Like us, dog nails should be cut to keep clean and safe for them and humans as well. Also, their hair is another important point to notice. It is easy to cut their nails as you just use a tool and begin with the task. However, their hair it could be a bit tricky when […]
How to Choose The Best Food For Hunting Dogs
You know, hunting dogs are actually active dogs. As a pet owner, you need to give your hunting dog the best nutrition. By this way, you can help him sustain the energy he needs for his hunting field. But, there are a lot of options to choose on the market these days. Let’s take a […]
Meet Young Star and Rescue Volunteer Bella Thorne
Bella Thorne is starring in the new Disney Channel show “Shake It Up” – a teen dance comedy which took over the Hannah Montana time spot. Bella currently volunteers with the Humane Society and also shares a passion for rescue animals. BellaDOG: We’ve heard you have a lot of pets! What kind of pets do […]
5 ways to make this year a better year for you — and your dog
Those of us lucky enough to live with dogs already know that life just doesn’t get any better. But sobering headlines about animal abandonment and abuse serve as reminders that there is always room in our hearts — and in our lives — for improvement. So why not let the approaching New Year serve as […]
Ceramic Dog Bowls: A Healthier Option
Author: John Bitten It’s surprising how many pet owners don’t think of ceramic dog bowls when they are doing their pet shopping. Instead, they choose plastic, which is cheaper. Many think that ceramic is far more likely to break, though this isn’t necessarily true. Plastic is actually just as bad for dogs as it is […]
Can Dogs Predict The Weather?
For centuries, people have relied on the behavior of their animals to warn them about the weather. Dogs (and cats too) seem to have a sixth sense when it comes to predicting storms and other natural phenomenon. It’s never been proven. But given their extra-keen sensory abilities, animalsmay pick up minute changes in smells, sound […]
Easter Safety for Your Pets! Dark Chocolate Is Not a Treat for Them! PDF
It may seem widely know that chocolate can be toxic for dogs, but last year alone, there were over 1,100 calls to animal poison control hotlines concerning pets’ (mostly dogs) consumption of chocolate. The Family Puppy, in Metro Detroit, is offering tips to hopefully avert a pet emergency this Easter, a big chocolate holiday. “Of […]
Early Exposure to Pets Does Not Increase Children’s Risk of Allergies
Evidence Suggests It May Actually Reduce Likelihood A new study published in the journal Clinical & Experimental Allergy reveals that keeping a dog or cat in the home does not increase children’s risk of becoming allergic to the pets. Parents of young children frequently want to know whether keeping a dog or cat in their […]
Service Dogs Lift Spirits and More For Many!
Tori listens intently as Shaneil Smith reads “Tales from the Bark Side” out loud at Gardner Middle School. Smith, a sixth-grader, reaches out to pet the dog’s paw and flips the page. Tori’s gaze remains fixed, ears perked. It’s the dog’s job – to listen. Service dogs, such as Tori, are more than just “man’s […]
Who is The Top Dog in the Family?
Dog Behavior: Like Children, They Need Leadership and Guidance Dogs have the inclination towards being “pack” animals. Just like their ancestors from whom they evolved, the wolf, dogs think in terms of partnerships and teamwork when it comes to certain activities. Similar to the way a sports team will work together in order to accomplish […]