Success Housebreaking Dogs

There’s more to housebreaking a dog then many pet owners are prepared for. It requires commitment, discipline, patience and consistency. By following the steps set forth below, you can minimize piddles on the carpet, but every puppy or newly house trained adult dog will have an accident, and likely several. The more [...]

How to Care for a Dog with a Broken Leg

A broken leg is the most common fracture in animals and commands immediate attention. The dog’s leg must be straightened and immobilized. Anxiety over doing this must be put aside. Just do it—for the sake of the pet. A splint is required, and one can be fashioned from a trellis slat, [...]

How to Give a Dog a Bath

Dogs and cats are ordinarily the only animals that pet owners bother bathing. Of course the purpose of the dog bath is to remove dirt and odors. And the odors vanish with the dirt. There is no ideal way to bathe a dog, and there is simply no substitute for rolling up [...]

How Much Should I Feed My Dog

While a common question among pet owners seems to be, “What is the best dog food to feed my dog,” they often neglect to ask the equally important question, “How much should I feed my dog?”
There are some common tenets of feeding which are vital to every dog’s health, regardless of breed.
The one [...]