When it comes to canine cancer, survival and effective treatment depend on catching the disease early. Look out for these top six warning signs to keep your pet healthy. Weight and/or Appetite Loss The only reason your dog should loose weight is because you put them on a diet or
Most people have heard that feeding chocolate to a dog is bad, but there are actually several foods that can harm your pet. Ironically, most of them are those that humans consider to be healthy. However, what is good for you is not necessarily good for your canine. Certain Fruits
When you are looking for your new family pet, you want to make sure that you get a healthy, happy puppy. That means that you have to take a long look at the breeder. There is a big difference between a responsible breeder and what is known as a backyard
Walk down the pet food aisle of any grocery store and you will find hundreds of choices. Who has time to read all of the ingredients? While you may assume all of them are technically safe for your dog, that does not necessarily mean they are beneficial for him or
In general, people are becoming more health conscious. They try to eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and less sugar and preservatives. It makes sense, then, that they want their pets to get healthier, too. Buying commercial pet food is certainly easy, but is it really providing the nutrition
While many people know that dogs help pet owners feel better mentally by providing companionship and unconditional love, there is convincing evidence that dogs actually improve your health. If you have been considering dog ownership, consider it doctor’s orders in order to increase your health. It is easy to see
While most people are aware of the benefits that service dogs provide for those with physical impairments, many do not realize that assistance dogs can also be trained to provide emotional support. Children with autism face challenges that most of us do not understand, and a well-trained dog can help
All dogs love food — even food that is not good for them. Many a dog owner can recount a story or two about their mischievous canine getting into a roast, a cake or evenfruit that has been left on the kitchen counter. While this act in itself is benign,
There are a lot of good reasons to become a dog owner, but did you know that owning a dog may be good for your health too? If you do not own one yet, you will probably want to go right out to buy a dog after you find out
Just as humans sometimes feel stressed or anxious, their four-legged friends often experience similar feelings. Those feelings may be triggered when you leave them alone in the house for a long time, when you enclose them in a cage, when you put them next to a particular toy or by