Bad breath is never a good thing, and many a joke has been made at the expense of Fido's oral hygiene. Considering their diet, it can be understandable if their breath is not exactly minty fresh. Unfortunately, if Fido's breath ...

Quality dog food is very difficult to be found these days. The markets are virtually flooded with brands and each one claims to be the best. Amid this it is very difficult to choose good from the bad.

Sometimes I envy my dog. While I'm busy juggling the day's unending problems, he's enjoying a good nap or exploring this, that, or the other thing. What he isn't telling me is that I might spend a little more time taking his nee...

Every cat owner has been there - you need to get your cat into their carrier so that you can take them to the vet, or the boarding cattery, or to be cared for by a friend or simply because you are moving home - and guess what? Y...

Does your dog have behavior problems? I don't mean the ordinary things any dog owner can expect, such as a puppy who isn't yet housetrained, a dog who loves to jump up on you when you return home, or other things of this sort. B...

Owning a pet is an awesome stress reliever. It is a fact that owning a dog can bring great happiness to your life. Dogs, like humans, need love, proper care, clean surroundings, exercise and a good, nutritious food.

Vaccinating your cat is going to cost you. Unfortunately there's no getting away from that fact.

Foxhounds were the very first of the canine races in Great Britain to come under the domination of scientific breeding. There had been hounds of more ancient origin, such as the Southern Hound and the Bloodhound; but somethin...

The Collie dog makes an excellent sporting dog, and can be taught to do the work of the Pointer and the Setter, as well as that of the Water Spaniel and the Retriever. He can be trained to perform the duties of other breeds. He...

The Deerhound is one of the most decorative of dogs, impressively stately and picturesque wherever he is seen, whether it be amid the surroundings of the baronial hall, reclining at luxurious length before the open hearth in the...

The dogs which take their name from the island of Newfoundland appeal to all lovers of animals.There are now two established varieties, the black and the white and black. There are also bronze-coloured dogs, but they are rare. T...

when it comes to buying your supplies for your aquarium buy them online, they are in fact cheaper .... But WHY ?

You need to be careful when choosing which heartworm prevention medication that you give your dog, given the seriousness of a heartworm infestation.

* Question: What should I consider to decide on the pet that is right for me and my family?

For anyone that has the slightest doubt that Chinese imported pet food ingredients are still dangerous, I urge you to read the New York Times online article titled Impact of the Heparin Drug Scare. The most compelling Chinese im...

Ringworm is a very common form of skin disease that is found in both dogs and cats. Although its name makes you think otherwise, this skin disease isn't caused by any type of worm.

Many people don't realize that dental hygiene is as important for dogs as it is for human beings. Just like with people, dogs' teeth can gather plaque after a meal. As plaque builds up and hardens, it becomes a coarse brown su...

If you're a Pug dog owner, then you need to be particularly attentive when spring rolls around and ticks become a real threat. Ticks are technically called "Rhipicephalus Sanquineus", but more importantly these blood-sucking bug...

Prior to entering yur dog in an agility trial or fun match, try and attend one on your own. This will enable you to see how the event is organized and what is required as an entrant. As this will be your first time, do ensure...

Having problems teaching your Labrador to keep his paws on the ground? There are quite a few resources out there that can teach you how to train a Labrador to be well behaved. The key is to communicate effectively to your Labrad...