“Candles should be placed well out of reach of animals,” says Dr. Fallek. Keep them off coffee tables and low windowsills. If you have dogs, a shelf, high table or mantelpiece should do it. Just be sure not to place the candle on or near a runner or dangling decoration that could be pulled down…
The Pharaoh Hound is one of the oldest known domesticated dogs. His predecessor being the dog-like animal called the “Canis Familaris Leineri.” The Pharaoh Hound had its origin in ancient Egypt and it is thought that the Pharaoh Hound was brought from Egypt by the Phoenicians when they settled on the Mediterranean islands of Malta…
One of the most effective NGO’s-Non Governmental Organization- working on the stray dog issue in the developing world is a group of veterinarians and volunteers called Veterinarians Without Borders. Have you ever wondered who helps the strays in all under developed third world countries, where there is barely enough food to eat? Veterinarians Without Borders…
Meet other local canine parents and their dogs. If you have a puppy or adult dog and you would like to meet other canine owners while having fun training, hiking and playing with your dogs (large or small) then this is the Meetup for you! These canine meetup groups are perfect for your canines…
By Claudia Bensimoun Image Credit: BarkUpTodayDog Each and every dog has a unique personality based upon past experience, environmental factors and inherited genes. Developing a great relationship with your dog encourages one to seek out his behavioral quirks, personality traits and of course, past history. All canines express emotion and many of these emotions may…
By Claudia Bensimoun Eastern European Shepherd Image Credit: Wiki The Differences Between East and West German Shepherd Lines and The American German Shepherd Lines You might be thinking: Is there any difference?Start thinking temperament, confirmation, coloring and movement. So you’re undecided on which line of pups is best for you and your family. Asking yourself…
FREE AND COMPULSORY MICROCHIPPING Should we make microchipping compulsory in the US? After all ,many veterinarians in the UK are already doing this service for free. This will reduce the number of strays on the streets and in shelters. Charities in the UK have broadly welcomed the rules, suggesting…
Finally, Dog TV! It’s the day you’ve been waiting for. You and your furry friend are ready for that big moment,the highly anticipated Dog TV,perhaps you both will watch a few shows together. Most dogs enjoy watching some episodes of Animal Planet, but will they enjoy Dog TV ? Although the idea of…
EXPOSURE TO LAWN CHEMICALS INCREASES CANCER RISKS IN YOUR DOG We never really think about it, but our dogs, roll, sniff, chew and play in the grass. Lawn chemicals and pesticides…
CANINE FITNESS CENTERS We often hear about canine fitness centers, which include aromatherapy, massage, acupressure and fitness swimming. Sometimes as dog parents, we do not have the time to exercise our…
DO DOGS FORM ‘REAL’ FRIENDSHIPS? People have best friends but do our canines need best friends and are they capable of maintaining long lasting friendships? Take the brave Labrador nicknamed ‘ Gracie ‘ who kept vigil in traffic, next to his companion, a Golden Retriever, killed by a car yesterday in La Puente, California.This shows…
DOGS IN TRANSITION- FROM FORECLOSURES TO SHELTERS Moving is secondary! What’s important is how many dogs amidst a foreclosure move, end up in shelters. Families lose homes and often have to relocate to smaller housing, and sometimes apartments. Often, these HOA’S do not accept larger dogs or dogs of mixed breeds. The number of mixed…