Teaching your dog basic dog commands could save his life and will certainly make your life together more fun for everyone. And dog commands are actually easy to teach, especially if you favor the carrot more than the stick approach. Dogs who get rewarded during training love learning dog commands. It’s like a game that ...
Usually, when American animal breeders get a hold of an English breed, they change it radically. But in the case of the American Bulldog – also known as the American Bully – it’s a case of getting back to basics. Today’s American Bulldog is what the English Bulldog used to look like. When bull baiting ...
In the summer of 2005, my sweet cocker spaniel, Jax, was stolen and never returned. It was devastating. I absolutely loved that dog and missed the companionship that we shared. In September, my boss went to New Orleans to aid in Hurricane Katrina relief. While he was there, he came across a newly born breed ...
Who can resist big floppy ears and a wagging tail? Dog figurines and stuffed animals made by almost any maker is something many people can’t resist. Most commonly when thinking about dog figurines, ceramics is the first thought. Names like Staffordshire, Beswick and Carltonware come to mind. Dogs from these makers often range from ...
If you are looking for a pet that is friendly, lovable, trainable and also low cost and relatively low maintenance, then the fancy rat may be just what you are searching for. Pet rats come in a variety of color and coat combinations, from white with red eyes to black and white spotted; from the ...
While it’s considered rare in cats, hip dysplasia can make life miserable for your cat if it develops. Kittens as young as four months old can show signs of this disabling condition. Overview According to PetPlace.com, hip dysplasia refers to the abnormal development of a cat’s hip joint and problems from the resulting deformity. This ...
You need to know your dog. If a dog that normally has a good appetite suddenly quits eating, it needs to see a vet. Something is wrong, and the vet can tell what it is and prescribe an effective remedy. Even an older dog may have something that will respond to treatment. At 12 years ...
If you’re planning on adding a large dog to your family but are worried about the potential for shedding, you’ll be happy to know there are several large dog breeds that have the potential to shed very little. It’s unrealistic to expect that you’ll find a dog breed that won’t release a single hair onto ...
Ol’ Roy Multi Flavored dog biscuits are value priced at one dollar per nearly two pounds. This particular brand of biscuits is a better value than offered by most store brand competitors. Wal-Mart offers a large selection of Ol’ Roy products. All Ol’ Roy products are an exceptional value. It is a fact that not ...
Gerry was surprised when he got home from work and noted that his female cat, Fluffy, wasn’t in her usual spot, curled up in the bay window. When the cat avoided the window for three days, Gerry decided to take a closer look. Every time he carried her into bright light, Fluffy squinted. The vet ...