IntroductionWelcome! If you're here, you're likely considering bringing an American Staffordshire Terrier into your life, or maybe you already have one and want to know more about how to care for your furry friend. This guidae is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of this amazing breed, from their history and characteristics to training and health considerations. By the time you finish reading, you'll have a solid understanding of what ...

Is your dog sick and refusing to eat? This can be a frightening experience for a pet owner and sometimes, there is a fairly simple remedy that will help a sick dog and encourage him to eat.If a dog doesn't eat for a period of time, he will develop a condition known as hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. This can result in unpleasant sensations like weakness, shakiness and dizziness. In ...

From August 31, 2002 

German Shepherds can suffer from any number of common skin infections.The infection can be limited primarily to the outer skin layer, or may penetrate deeper into the subcutaneous levels. In extreme cases, the infection actually occurs under the skin and spreads upward. The result is usually some kind of lesion resulting in a hot spot.Hot spots are a common and easily recognizable problem that are associated with Pyoderma. They appear ...

Your dog was just neutered, and he's now licking his incision. What do you do next? It's not wise  to allow the licking to continue. Even if your dog only licks his incision occasionally, he's likely to cause a skin infection and possibly damage his stitches enough to require a return visit to the vet, as well as sedation in order to repair the sutures. Some dogs never lick their ...