Designer dogs were initially developed by crossing two purebred breeds with the intention of producing a cross-breed dog with certain desirable characteristics. For example a Puggle is a cross between a Pug and a Beagle and a Shorkie is a cross between a Shih Tzu and a Yorkshire Terrier. In an attempt to design a low shed or hypoallergenic dog, breeders have crossed a variety of breeds with toy, .. more …
An animal charity has warned dog owners in south west Wales to beware of a deadly virus after a rise in deaths.Vets from the PDSA say their Swansea and Llanelli PetAid hospitals saw 16 suspected cases of parvovirus in the first three months of the year.They say parvovirus is a severe, highly infectious disease which can often be fatal, particularly in puppies.Dog owners are urged to contact their .. more …
Correcting aggressive dogs is not impossible. However, you are need to find out what is triggering the aggression. Is your dog aggressive towards strangers, family members, or both? This is an extremely important question to ask yourself, as the answer has a great impact on prevention and/or treatment. If your pet only exhibits aggressive dog behavior in the presence of strangers, then you need .. more …
Most vets prescribe antibiotics to treat urinary infections in dogs. The one problem with anti-biotics is that they tend to treat the symptoms instead of the cause. So, the chances of recurring infections are always high. To avoid such problems, you can look for natural remedies to treat dog bladder control problems. Natural herbal remedies are considered a good choice for helping dogs with .. more …
Clearly, many viewers have heartfelt responses. In 2010, TBN received $93 million in tax-exempt donations, according to its tax report . The company also had $64 million in additional income from sales of airtime and $17 million in investment income that year. It spent $194 million operating its far-flung network and investing in new programs. The company was in the red for the year, but could .. more …
After much rehabilitation and tender loving care, Molly is ready to be adopted. Her former owner had to answer to a judge about what she did to this sweet little dog. DoctorE.J. Finnocchio with the S-P-C-A says it was one of the worst cases of animal abuse and neglect he has ever seen. Molly came to his care after a phone call from Woonsocket Animal Control alerted him to the abuse. Molly had a .. more …
If you’re a dog owner ready for common-sense answers to your dog-training questions, listen up. Sol Sylvan has the answers.In a one-hour seminar for dog owners (no dogs, please), Sylvan will help you understand the basics of dog training. An obedience and agility instructor for many years, Sylvan has helped dog owners across the country train their dogs.His talk will begin at 3:30 p.m. May 10 at .. more …
A bill that would close the “love loophole” and allow new pet owners to keep their animals and still be compensated for veterinary bills passed the Senate unanimously Wednesday.The state’s existing pet “lemon law” requires pet stores reimburse customers up to $500 for veterinary care due to an illness or genetic defect that existed when the animal was sold.But in some cases, customers who asked .. more …
The following are tips that one should remember in feeding dog any kibbles, nibbles or whatever kinds of treat. Chocolate is lethal to dogs. Specifically the dark chocolate kind. The major components methylxanthine alkaloids and theobromine in a regular chocolate is digested & excreted by humans in as little as 3 hours but the same compounds when ingested by dogs stays inside them for 18 .. more …
With all the ups and downs in life, Damon Wirth and his canine friend George probably understand second chances better than many of us. “This is a game for the dogs, they love it every time they find a victim they get a toy reward and that’s what they live for,” Damon Wirth, George’s handler, said. “They go for it and they don’t stop, they are incredible athletes”Practicing and listening, the fire .. more …
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