New Pets

Dogs that are otherwise fit will usually respond to simple measures designed to provide the lining of the intestine with a rest so it can heal, perhaps supplemented by simple treatments you can administer yourself. More serious cases will require more medication and perhaps even intravenous fluids and hospitalisation. The bottom line is, if you are worried or if the diarrhoea lasts for more than a    .. more …

There are lots of places where you can adopt your new puppy or dog, so it can get pretty overwhelming. Sometimes knowing exactly what kind of dog and what age you want can narrow down your choices, but you should still do research and shop around. The more open minded you are about the dog breed, age, and sex, the easier the process might become! Below is a rundown on the more common avenues    .. more …

There is a lot of additional information that is important for you to know as well. Some dog breeders don’t actually do the breeding themselves, but buy their animals from other areas. You should stick with a breeder that breeds and raises the pups on site. The reason for this is because you can better determine if this puppy was raised in a clean environment. Without examining its place of birth    .. more …

If you are planning to buy a Labrador Retriever anytime soon then you should know that training is probably the most important part of raising a dog of this breed. Labradors are known to be well-behaved dogs and generally wonderful pets to have, but it is actually your responsibility to make sure that the Labrador’s reputation for good behaviour remains intact. Retriever puppy training will also    .. more …

Dogs have a basic need for shelter, good nutrition, exercise and companionship. A dog will rely on its owner for all of these needs, in addition to training and protection. These are all basic needs, but really, what a dog needs the most is veterinary care. If a person has a dog for a pet, it is a good idea to ensure that it is seen by a vet regularly. Dogs are prone to a wide array of illnesses    .. more …

Your puppy will come to you with no worldly goods at all, so you must provide him with his first essential possessions; – A bed, slightly larger than your dog- A blanket, again slightly larger than needed- A water bowl, (stainless steel or earthenware, but not glazed pottery, which contains lead that is poisonous to dogs)- A light puppy collar with an identification tag, leather is best, flat for    .. more …

Looking after a pet and ensuring it is comfortable in its new home can only work out with team effort from all the members of your household. Before you can even take home your puppy, rally everyone around and warn them on how to be gentle about handling the puppy. This is especially important if you have little kids at home. Although bold by nature, Jack Russell terriers have a gentle streak as    .. more …

One issue that many people are very passionate about is that of buying a dog from a shelter. There are so many dogs that are available and are not given homes that you can understand why somebody would feel that way. Many of the dogs that are at the pound will certainly make a fantastic pet. It’s a tough choice to make, however, especially if you have been considering buying a particular breed of    .. more …

Consistency and determination are nouns often attributed to athletes or entrepreneurs, but let’s not forget – dog trainers. The task of house-breaking a new puppy is often daunting and sometimes overwhelming. Just like children, each dog or breed has a different degree of capability and willingness to learn. The training process begins after weaning, anywhere from seven to ten weeks    .. more …

House training may be a bit difficult if in case the dog has been trained differently in the past. It means you need to exert extra effort to impose a new set of training regimen. Despite of the difficulty, there are still many advantages of adopting a puppy. At a larger perspective, you are actually saving a puppy or a dog’s life from being permanently “homeless”. If you Adopt a dog, you will    .. more …