Changing Your Pet's Diet
June 2, 2009
If you have decided to change your pet’s diet, Banfield, The Pet Hospital®, recommends that you feed your pet a combination of the new and old food over a seven-day period to get them used to the new texture and smell. Changing a pet’s diets can trigger diarrhea and other intestinal upsets, especially if the pet has a sensitive stomach, so …Read more »
Prep your pet to dress in his Halloween best
June 2, 2009
Reverse Sneezing in Dogs
June 2, 2009
Reverse sneezing (aka pharyngeal gag reflex) is a common phenomenon in dogs, especially toy breeds. It is called a reverse sneeze because air is rapidly pulled into the nose; whereas in a regular sneeze, air is pushed out through the nose. It looks and sounds like the dog is actually inhaling sneezes.
Presidents and Their Pets: True American Tails
June 2, 2009
It was Harry Truman that once said, “If you want a loyal friend in Washington, get a dog” but he wasn't the only American president who had that opinion. In fact, the White House has been home to many dogs, as well as cats, parakeets, a macaw and even a raccoon.
Games Your Bichon Will Love
June 2, 2009
As long as you are playing with him, your Bichon will enjoy about any doggy type activity in which you engage. They like chasing balls, catch, playing with squeaky toys, and a good game of tag or chase. Bichons particularly seem to like to play hide and seek, which is also an excellent way to teach the "Come" command. …Read more »
Keeping An Eye Out for Pet Cornea Injuries
June 2, 2009
Choose the Right Toys for Your Basset Hound
June 2, 2009
Your Basset’s toy chest should not contain any of the following items:
· Items with hard, sharp points or attachments that can break off and be dangerous if swallowed.
How to Organize a Pet Meet-Up
June 2, 2009
If your dog is as much of a social butterfly as you are and you’re looking for a new outlet for you both to have some fun, consider attending or even arranging a dog meet-up. Dog meet-ups are popping up at dog parks around the nation and if your neighborhood hasn’t yet caught on, you might be just the person …Read more »
