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How Much Time Can Dogs Stay Alone?

If you are going to leave your dog alone for a long period of time then don’t be surprised with the behavior issues he might develop. Being alone, he deals with two big problems. The first one is the physic and emotional discomfort, because he sees he is free and he doesn’t know what he […]

Natural Flea Remedies for Dogs

While companies boast the effectiveness of traditional flea
control methods for dogs, some reports indicate that they can be
toxic, and in some cases cause hot spots, allergies, and
compromised immune function. In rarer cases, these methods have
been fatal. As a result, more and more owners are looking to
find safe and effective alternatives to flea shampoos, powders,
collars, and […]

Choosing the Right Dog For You

The decision to get a dog maybe a decision the whole family makes. Or a single person may suddenly stop in front of a pet store and fall in love with the adorable face of a puppy in the window. Dogs can be companions, friends or protection from burglars. Before making the […]

Your Dog’s Health Is At Risk!

Dogs should be living to age 20 or more. That’s their natural lifespan. But it’s being cut short by chemical toxicity in their environment and in commercial petfood, which is fed (to a greater or lesser extent) to over 90 per cent of pets in modern society.
Whether you feed your dog fresh meat or home […]

Clicker Training

from David the Dogman

The ten worst excuses not to spay or neuter a pet are:

Just one litter and then we’ll have Fluffy spayed.
(Studies show that virtually the entire pet overpopulation stems from the “just one litter mentality.)
My dog doesn’t […]

TAB THE TABBY CAT

A tabby cat is the most exquisitely patterned cat. A tabby cat
is not a particular breed of cats, in fact it gets its name from
the Attabiyah section of Baghdad where a type of striped silk
was made that was later used to describe cats. Here’s everything
you need to know about this cat breed.
Tabby cat patterns […]

From Warehouse to Consumer - How can we cost effectively get pet products into the consumer’s hands?

The most cost effective part of a product’s journey is from the
shelf to the checkout, we rely on the consumer to carry out this
handling process. The most expensive exercise is getting the
product to the shelf.
Whatever branch of retailing you are in, the area that is
absorbing most energy is in supply chain management.
The supermarkets, who are […]

Bandaging your Dog

The only advantage having dogs compared to having babies is that they won’t grow older and turn into stressful teenagers. Because dogs are like babies they sometimes also end up in harmful situations. They would sometimes get themselves trapped in a tight place or get hit by something that will injure one of their limbs. […]

Keep Your Dog Healthy With Proper Vaccinations

Active immunization is the introduction into the body of killed
or satisfied microorganisms or their products for the purpose of
stimulating the body’s defense mechanism. This concept is also
applicable to other species like dogs.
With the inception of vaccinations, many dogs were saved from
probable death brought about by many diseases like
leptospirosis, hepatitis, upper respiratory infections, and
parvovirus.
Like humans, dogs […]

Dog Ear Care - Keeping Your Dog’s Ears Healthy & Pain Free

Importance of Regular Home Dog Ear Care
Routine home dog ear care is very important to the health of your dog. Performed between your regular checkups with the veterinarian, it will help keep your dog’s ears healthy and pain free. If you see signs of trouble you may be able to head them off before they […]