Pet owners want the best for the pets and that includes keeping their pets healthy by trying to prevent diseases and illnesses and treating them when they occur. Unfortunately eye infections are fairly common in pets. They can crop up on their own or occur when something lodges in the eye. They can also occur …
Dogs do misconduct when they are going through separation anxiety. Some of this misbehavior can be very negative and unsafe to the dog or even the public around them. Behavior problem connected to separation anxiety includes, excessive barking, chewing, destroying things, scratching, out of place urination, defecation, and other self damaging behavior. These problem often …
updated November 2011 The German Shepherd Dog is a very popular breed. In fact, it is Number One worldwide although in the U.S. it ranks much lower partly because of AKC clubs’ non-adherence to the international Standards—usually in the AKC top ten, though. As a result of there being so many GSDs, veterinarians and others …
Many German Shepherd lovers have seen, known, or loved a dog that suffered great pain, even had to be put down at a young age due to Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD). Though we love this huge breed, the question begs to be asked-Is it worth the risk to purchase and fall in love with a …
When we take on a dog we take on a responsibility. This responsibility involves the everyday care of our dog in areas such as hygiene, coat and paws, nutrition, exercise and training. Many dog owners invest considerable time with their dogs through obedience training, seeking activities, tracking and protection exercises at training grounds, out in …
There is a difference of opinion among canine experts as to whether bones should be given to a dog raw, cooked, hard, or soft, and even whether they should be given at all. On one point, however, there is total agreement, never give a dog splintering bones from chicken, pork, fowl, and rabbit, (although chicken …
Who can resist the loving and comical nature of the pug, a breed of dog who’s popularity has exploded since the release of movies such as “Men in Black,” “The Adventures of Milo and Otis,” and the animated Disney movie,” Pocahontas”. Pugs are an excellent breed choice for children, are inherently good-natured, and are particularly …
Brian Kilcommons relates a terrible story about a beautiful golden retriever dog who was usually very gentle and kind with children. It’s owners had a girl aged 3 1/2, and they normally got along very well. Then one day the little girl grabbed the dog’s ear. It snarled and bit her face. She needed 47 …
Very honored Professors, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to submit to you today what is in all probability the most detailed study you have ever obtained in reference to German Shepherd Dogs. This study had begun with the summary of the HD-diagnoses of all dogs of one large breeder in particular, and now finds …
Lungworms are a type of parasite that can infect the respiratory tract. There are several different parasites that have been identified including: Paragonimus kellicotti, Capillaria aerophilia, Filaroides and Osleri spp. Outdoor pets in certain geographic areas of North America and elsewhere are predisposed to respiratory parasites. Infection typically occurs from exposure to the hosts that …