The mind of a dog is really very simple to understand. All it wants is to have someone to love and respect, to be given a reasonable amount of fun, to be useful to its owner and to have a comfortable home.

Heartworms cause health problems in dogs. Heartworm is dependent on its spread to female mosquitos which are dependent on warm weather for breeding. We will review the ways to prevent and treat heartworm in your dog to keep your pet healthy.

Diabetes is a disease usually found in humans, yet cats and dogs may suffer from it as well. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) occurs when dogs or cats have inadequate levels of or an abnormal response to insulin. To aid with this condition, your veterinarian may prescribe daily injections of Vetsulin---an aqu

Holidays are the most precious moments for all people. This is the time when all the family gathers around and you spend a good time together. Yet, when there is also a dog in your family you should take good care of him too and make sure that nothing happens to him while you are celebrating.

Even though dogs are renowned for eating anything and everything, they often suffer unpleasant digestive side effects, such as diarrhea.

Goldendoodles are an emerging breed of dog that are the combination of standard poodles and golden retrievers. Depending on the cross, the dogs can have a wiry, poodle style haircoat or a more "wavy" appearance. Almost all have a silky undercoat and the potential for long hair growth. Goldendoodles

Making your own homemade dog treats is not as hard as you might think. A lot of dog owners think that the treats they buy at the store are the best option for when they want to offer treats to reward their dog. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

Yes you can toilet train your puppy.How is it done?How long will it take?Will I be able to do it? When you think about puppies, toilet training is one of the most important behaviors that a puppy must learn.

Most female dogs come in heat twice a year but some just once in twelve month. How can you tell that this is the case and why should you be able to recognize when it happens? Simple fact is, if you do not know when your dog is in season you may end up with a litter of puppies nine weeks later.

This article talks about taking care of your dog's dental health. There are many ways to do this, as written in the article.

If at any time youve been nipped by a young dog or puppy, youll know that those teeth can be as knife-like as ice picks. Depending on their breed, dogs typically possess a pretty impregnable hide and can nip and be nipped with comparative impunity, but we humans are not so lucky. And yes, a puppys n

West Highland Terriers, also called Westies, are friendly, loyal dogs from the start. Stocky and low to the ground, what they lack in stature, they make up for with big personalities. Westies are good house dogs and can be great companions if they are trained and cared for properly.

We all love our dogs, but one thing that some of the have that is not so lovable is biting. Dogs bite for several different reasons. They may be scared, they may have an aggressive personality, they may be in pain, teething, bored or even ignorant to the fact that they should not bite.

Like humans. dogs are prone to many different diseases and conditions, including epilepsy. Canine seizures are terrifying for pet owners, as dogs--unlike humans--aren't able to communicate the nature of their distress to us. Though seizures can be controlled through medication and diet, small breeds

Owning or seeing an underweight pit bull is disheartening to many. Whether the dog in question is a pet or a rescued animal, there are many reasons the dog could be underweight. One of the most common causes of weight loss or underweight dogs is parasites. Pit bulls are the most abused breed, accord

Like people, dogs are not exempt from allergies. Your cuddly and furry friend will seem to be irritated at almost anything when these allergies attack. Just as with humans, these allergies are very uncomfortable and will need an immediate remedy to have things under control.

Training and socializing your puppy to be a well-mannered dog isn't difficult. It just takes a little time, patience, and hot dogs.

Everyone goes through it and the responses are usually the same. And no matter how bad you want it the answer initially is usually no. Kids asking for a pet is like a rite of passage and something that most kids fund frustrating.

As a dog owner the first thing that you may consider is to decide whether the lifestyle of your dog would call for a pillow bed or a flat mat. If you travel most of the time and find yourself washing the bed of your dog constantly, or requires a cushion for a kennel or crate, look at a flat mat, go

Buying a purebred dog is not something that should be taken lightly and not all breeders are equal.To make sure that you get a good quality dog that will be healthy and happy, you need to do some research and shop around.