Fleas are miniscule insects that can jump 13 inches horizontally and 7 inches vertically. This allows them to jump up onto animals of all different sizes as well as humans. Fleas can be responsible for spreading disease through humans and even be an intermediate host for tapeworms. Yuck! Fleas have the ability to deposit their [...]
So you think your dog has an allergy and you’re wondering what type of shampoo might help them. You’ve probably read the labels of shampoo bottles at the store where different brands of shampoo promise to help soothe your dog’s skin and make them feel better. Do any of these ingredients work? During this article, [...]
To Crate or Not to Crate? Before we got Shadow, we knew we wanted him to be an inside dog. This meant that we needed a place for him to spend the night and not get into trouble. A dog crate seemed like it might be a good answer. I will admit that initially I [...]
I wonder how many people have bought a large dog cage because a friend told them how it would help keep Fido out of trouble. Well, I am here to tell you that it’s true! I’ve known a number of dogs over the years. If left all alone, these wonderful, gentle animals can cause all [...]
Before you go to a pet store and start looking through the myriad of options that are available for dog shampoos, it’s important to have a good idea of what you need. For example, you need to know your dog’s skin type. Does he have dry or oily skin? Does he have sensitive skin or [...]
Abigail, our Golden Retriever, passed away this evening. She had been a member of our family for almost 11 years. Abigail was one of the most docile dogs I have ever met. She had the kind of personality that got along well with other animals and people. For years, my wife and I have watched [...]
My dogs have been on K9 Advantix for the past few months and we’ve gotten great results. Since my dogs have flea allergies, it is very important that we get rid of the fleas fast. All it takes is for 2 to 3 fleas to bite my dogs and they’ll start to have an allergic [...]
Crates Are Cruel? When I was growing up, our dog lived in our backyard. He had a large, fenced in back yard and a dog house in which to sleep. Twenty years later, when it came time for us to get our first dog crate after reading about the benefits, it seems ironic that I [...]
How common are dog food allergies? When it comes to dog allergies, food allergies come in third behind fleas and inhalants. Unlike flea allergies, food allergy symptoms will occur anywhere on their entire body. When we got our puppy at eight weeks old, he was very healthy. We got the food that the breeder recommended [...]
Chicken, turkey, chicken meal, and ocean fish meal, are the first four ingredients you see on the back of a bag of Chicken Soup Dog Food (Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover’s Soul). This is good start for a food that has gotten several great reviews. Oatmeal, millet, rice, and barley are the grains in [...]
Whenever you have a pet with hot spots, there are several ingredients that you should look for in a dog shampoo. First, keep in mind that you never want to use a shampoo for humans. Shampoos that are made for humans do not have the correct level of pH for dogs and can cause skin [...]
Whenever I open my web browser, I have a list of different blogs on the page. One of them is Zen Habits, which I find prompts me to action in unexpected ways. Its not because of the high quality articles that are being written, but the frequency in which they are written. It seems for [...]
Symptoms of Dog Skin Allergies I have a confession to make. For years, our dogs were suffering from allergies and we never knew it. We didn’t know the symptoms, and when I look back, knowing what I do now, it requires paying close attention to your dog. Unlike humans, dog allergy symptoms typically occur with [...]
We recently purchased a new type of lamb dog treat for Shadow and Abby. It was Nutro Natural Choice Treats Lamb and Rice Recipe. Will Abby, the Finicky Eater, Enjoy Them? There were a few times with our lab puppy, when I thought I was going to lose a finger due to his eagerness, but [...]
Someone recently asked the question of what food is best for dog hot spots. Well, first we’re starting with the assumption that a dog food allergy is the cause of the hot spots. While this may be the case, there are other causes as well. What are Hot Spots? Dog hot spots are a type [...]
