dogs

When you shop for a purebred dog, you will probably notice that many breeders use the initials AKC when they talk about their purebred puppies. What exactly is the AKC? These initials stand for the American … Read More

By: Jimmy Cox Who are the people who show dogs? Are they lunatics or fanatics? The dog people have a favorite joke about themselves. They say you don’t have to be crazy to enjoy shows, but … Read More

By Audrey Frederick Suddenly that cute new puppy has turned into a chewing monster; nothing is safe from his/her mouth. What is happening? Puppies explore their world by means of their mouths. Chewing helps relieve the … Read More

By Audrey Frederick Summertime is a time of year we all look forward to. Swimming in the pool or lake, a cookout with friends in the backyard and for some of us doing long overdue household … Read More

By Jerry Brecken Humans used to take care only of themselves and their loved ones. Now, people have realized that one’s protection and pampering can go beyond the usual sphere and can even extend to other … Read More

By Alex Page Dogs and chocolate. I’ve been told since I was a little kid that if my dog ate chocolate, it would kill him. Is it really true? Or is it along the same lines … Read More

By: Rickie Smith Vet visits do not have to be a traumatic and stressful one for your beloved pet. No matter how healthy and clean your dog is, the day will come when it will have … Read More

By Sarah Fields Our pets now enjoy a longer and richer life, due to advances in medical care and improved diets. Until recently though, one area that has always formed an important part of our healthcare … Read More

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By Joseph Armstrong Although your four-legged family member may not grasp the concept of birthday parties, he or she will definitely appreciate the celebration. Dogs love the extra attention, activities, and treats. Plus, it is a … Read More

By Richard Livitski Congratulations! After searching long and hard at the shelters, thru the newspaper and even enlisting friends and family in your search, you’ve found the right puppy! So what’s next? Giving him/her a proper … Read More

By: Debbie Ray Do you really want a new dog? Have you really thought about it long and hard? Why are you thinking about adding a new dog to your family in the first place? Do … Read More

By Trish Gudgion Obesity in pets is a very common problem and also can be very difficult to overcome. In my years at the Vet Surgery I’d often hear ‘I’ve tried everything to make her lose … Read More

By: Veronica Eng Many dogs today suffer from constant scratching and this can cause much dismay and annoyance from pet owners especially if they are their wits end on what is causing the itch. Some dogs … Read More

By Rena Murray Does your dog engage in seemingly sweet, subtle, manipulative behavior such as nudging you for affection, forcing a ball in your lap, mouthing your hand, or pawing you when you sit on the … Read More

By: Brian Dolezal When it comes to dog training, there are several factors that will affect whether or not your approach is successful. In addition to being comfortable with the environment and the person handling the … Read More

By Rebecca Prescott Having a new puppy as an addition to the household can be very exciting. Although it is easy to get caught up with this excitement, it is important as a responsible dog owner … Read More

Why do Dogs Need Toys By Terry King Dogs are just dogs right? If they still lived in the wild and weren’t domesticated they wouldn’t have dog toys would they? Well actually it’s because they are … Read More

This past Sunday, on April 29th, we had our first ever Pitbull Bash on O’ahu. There were a number of kennels there with their dogs. It was great to see so many quality dogs in one … Read More

Is Your Dog Afraid of the Dark? By Tyler Brown Is your dog afraid of the dark? I am often approached by clients and by readers of my website about what to do about their dog’s … Read More

Origin Of The Domestic Dog By: Keith Londrie Ancient history. The earliest fossil carnivores that can be linked with some certainty to canids are the Eocene Miacids some 55 to 38 million years ago. From the … Read More

Translating Dog talk to English By Audrey Frederick Why is it we expect our dogs to understand everything we say to them and yet, we never take the time to understand what they are saying to … Read More

Microchip Your Cat By Eric Hartwell A safe and effective way to keep track of your cat is microchipping. “Microchips” are small computer chips, approximately the size of a grain of rice. The veterinarian imbeds the … Read More

Dog Parks – Unleashed Freedom To Romp and Play By: Janet Winter Dogs love to be outdoors, but their energy and playfulness are significantly hampered when ‘connected’ to their owner by a leash. Wouldn’t it be … Read More

ACL Surgery and Information About Anterior Cruciate Surgery In The Dog ACL surgery in a dog is commonly done in veterinary practice. Surgical repair of a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in a dog actually does … Read More

How To Feed A Guard Dog By Kelly Marshall Guard dogs have extremely important jobs and they can end up serving on patrol duty, in riot control, shore watch, sentry duty and warehouse duty to name … Read More

The “Hurry Diarrhea” Puppy Is A Human Problem By John Mailer Every puppy must, eventually, be taught to depend upon something besides milk for his dog food. This process is called weaning and constitutes the changing … Read More

Although I posted a few links on my March 17, 2007 Random Linking Post .. I received an email asking me if I was going to post any information about it! Well .. I thought I … Read More

History of the Dog By: Daniel Millions There is no incongruity in the idea that in the very earliest period of man’s habitation of this world he made a friend and companion of some sort of … Read More

PRESS RELEASE FDA Approves the First Drug for Obese Dogs The FDA announced the approval of Slentrol (dirlotapide), a prescription drug for the management of obesity in dogs. Slentrol is manufactured by Pfizer Inc., New York, … Read More

The Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) hosted the 12th annual Great Manitoba Dog Party today at Assiniboine Park, between Noon and 5pm .. here in Winnipeg. Last years party hosted over 20,000 people, the largest single … Read More

Dog Marking Codes – Territory Marking and Dog Scent Mixing By Rena Murray Everyone has seen a male dog lift his leg to mark his territory. It”s dog instinctive behavior, but why? Most people are not … Read More

Toilet Training for Dogs and Puppies By Stan Rawlinson Training Your Dog to Eliminate Outdoors The Equipment You’ll Need 1. A Crate Also known as a kennel or carrier (you see them at airports because they … Read More