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Whether you live in an apartment or a house with a yard, many people prefer to have a small dog. There are some small dog breeds which make excellent companions for children. The crucial factors in choosing a small breed for children are finding a breed that is not so small that it will be [...]
The American Kennel Club recognizes 167 breeds of dogs, so you may think that choosing the best breed for your children is a little overwhelming. However, not all of those breeds are particularly good with children. There are some breeds that stand out as being exceptionally good with kids. Here are the most popular dog [...]
If you have a small child then there are some special things to take into consideration when choosing a dog. Contrary to what you might think, a small dog is not always the best choice for a small child. Small children are not always as gentle with dogs as they should be. They can play [...]
There’s no doubt dogs enjoy their food, and many of them would eat all day long if they could. It’s important that we do control how much food our dogs eat. This means calculating how much to give him, and feeding him a measured amount several times a day. Ad lib feeding, where a bowl [...]
The rise in dog obesity is increasing, with up to 40% of dogs in some areas carrying too much weight. If a dog is overweight, it increases the risk of them developing debilitating health conditions such as arthritis and diabetes, and can shorten their lifespan by up to two years. Feeding your dog appropriately throughout [...]
There are so many choices when it comes to feeding your dog, it can be hard to know what to give him. Which of the many different types of kibble is best for him? Should you cook his meals yourself? What about raw diets? Can dogs be vegetarian? Dog foods should be nutritionally balanced. That [...]
If you have a child who is allergic to dogs then you probably already know it can be hard to find a suitable dog as a pet. Sometimes it’s a case of lucking into a dog that your child seems to be able to tolerate. On the other hand, there are some breeds that are [...]
Many dogs like to eat grass and graze like cows, especially in the spring when fresh young grass is growing. Usually it’s a perfectly normal behavior. Canines are omnivores, meaning they get nutrition from both plant and animal sources, just like humans do. Wild dogs and wolves actually eat a lot of plant material, from [...]
Disgusting though it is, eating feces is actually a pretty normal doggy habit. The technical term for poop-eating is coprophagy, and there are many potential reasons for it, both medical and behavioral. Dogs may eat their own or other dogs’ poop, cat poop, and poop from other animals—sheep, horses, cattle, birds, rabbits, etc. Some dogs [...]
Dogs (and people, too) sometimes obsessively eat non-food items, such as dirt, clay, sand, or rocks. The technical term for this is pica. It can be related to a medical problem, such as an intestinal disorder, anemia (low red blood cell count), lead poisoning, or a vitamin or mineral deficiency (particularly iron deficiency). In addition, [...]
