Dog Pet Bed- Your Dog Needs a Pet Bed

by Jennifer Pezzillo

Why is it important to give your favorite four-legged friend a place of his own?

Your dog’s bed will benefit your dog’s sleep, comfort, and health for years to come. Many pet owners think that a dog bed is an optional item. However, having a pet bed is an essential item. Dogs spend a good part of every day sound asleep. The comfort and health of your dog depends on a quality sleep. There are many benefits for you and your dog.

Security

Dogs can feel anxious especially when their owner is away. Providing your pet with a special place to call his own will give him a sense of security.

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Pet Health Tips

by James Munroe

Loving your pet means caring about your dog’s health. The health of your dog can depend upon its age, breed and environment.

One area of dog health that most people can relate to is arthritis. Like humans, pets can get arthritic. Arthritis is particularly common in dogs. Like people, dogs’ joins are lubricated by synovial fluid, which decreases over time; joints can become rough and painful.

Warmth is the simplest treatment for arthritis in pets. Heating a confined area in which they rest is one way of easing arthritis pain and improving pet health. One in three dogs may develop arthritis at some point.

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Make Your Dog Smell Nice with Dog Shampoo!

by Martha Mountjoy

As all dog owners know, dogs have a natural odor which unfortunately is not always pleasant!

Depending upon the size of your dog, the strength of the odor varies from house to house. For example, a Saint Bernard is more likely to smell stronger than a tiny Yorkshire terrier!

This can be embarrassing when people visit your home and some may even never come back due to the smell of the dogs! So what exactly can you do?

Luckily there are products out there to help, and one of the best defenses against doggy odors are dog shampoos.

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Giving Your Pets Pills

by V Brown

For many pet owners when it comes time to give your animals medication, whether it be a monthly worming tablet or other pill recommended by a vet, just the thought of knowing the troubles to come can be enough to start you worrying.

For some lucky dog or cat owners though there is no problem at all, they can simply hold the tablet out and their pet will happily eat whatever is put in front of them, others are not so lucky, and what should be a two minute process soon turns into half an hour of scratching, clawing and screaming and that’s just the owner.

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How To Build A Dog House

by Robert Michael

Most of the population allow their dogs to live indoors and relax on the couch and sleep in their owner’s bed. However, if you believe that dogs belong in a home of their own, here are some tips on how to build a dog house.

1. Start building your dog house by finding out how big you need to make the house so when your animal reach their full adult size they will still fit in it.

We like having a couple of feet of air above us so we don’t feel claustrophobic. Your dog will appreciate having that much room, as well. 1/3 of our standing height is where our comfort zone is.

Take out a tape measure and measure your dog to find out how much room your dog will need. To figure this out measure your dog while standing up, sitting on his haunches and in his most relaxed position of lying completely stretched out.

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7 Tips To Keep Your Pet Safe On Halloween

By: James Kelly

Children aren’t the only ones who should be closely monitored on Halloween. The holiday can be a scary and dangerous time for your dog as well.

By following some simple tips you can keep your pet safe and comfortable without infringing on the family fun:

1. Don’t put costumes on your pets unless they are used to it. Wearing clothing can make your dog uncomfortable and even sick.

2. Candy is for humans and not for their furry friends.

3. Chocolate is toxic to animals. It can make them very sick. Make sure that the “after Halloween” candy is put away so your pet can’t get it–especially the chocolate. We hear from owners every year of pets they had to take to the emergency room because they managed to find the candy and eat it. Give them a pet treat instead.

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Your Dog’s Yearly Exam And Picking The Right Vet

By: Kerry Plowright

Are you getting your dog his yearly veterinary exam? Do you think that because he is acting fine that he is healthy? Don’t fall into a false sense of peace because you cannot visibly see problems.

What a Yearly Exam Covers

A yearly exam, which is a comprehensive examination, will help your dog to remain healthy. Your vet will be able to see things that you don’t, usually before they are too bad.

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