All dogs need and deserves toys. During your dogs life time, many toys will come and go. Only time will be able to help you with finding which toys are their favorites and which ones are easiest for them to destroy (so you don't buy it again). ... more >>

Exercise. It’s crucial, especially as your dog ages. A daily walk for at least 20 minutes or two shorter walks per day will help your buddy’s joints stay healthy. If your town has a dog park, take your pet there regularly. Staying socialized as ... more >>

Clip your pet's coat when you know summer is coming soon. This will help your pet regulate his own body temperature without all the heat buildup under heavy fur. Protect your pet from fleas, ticks ... more >>

Toys are great, but don’t go crazy. The dog will be easily overwhelmed by too many choices. Give him no more than one new toy or bone per week if possible. An older puppy can often benefit from ... more >>

wash the pillow and pillow case you will be using for this project. Place the pillow in the pillow case. If you find that the pillow case is not full enough take apart a pillow and add the stuffing ... more >>

Remove distractions from his attention and his reach. Dogs will persevere if they want something badly enough, just like people will. Some dogs are alpha dogs meaning that they are natural pack leaders and tend to be very strong willed. ... more >>

Read the label on his dog food. Soy is a leading cause of flatulence in canines. High protein soybeans are a natural choice for dog food manufacturers but they are difficult for some dogs to digest, resulting in gassiness. The higher an ingredient ... more >>

If you bathe your dog yourself, wash your furry friend with an aloe based shampoo and lather him/her up. Rinse off excess shampoo thoroughly. When ... more >>

Always store your pet's medicine in its original packaging. Medicines in unmarked containers can lead to misuse over time. Be sure to store pet medicine at the proper temperature. Your veterinarian ... more >>

If you know of a home with pets that is being foreclosed in your neighborhood, ask the owners if they made plans for their pets. If the occupants are uncertain whether or not they will take their ... more >>

When you read the ingredient label, the first ingredient listed on a dog food should be a meat. Not a meat by product. Meat by product should not be listed on your pet food label at all. You can also look for dog foods that use USDA approved ... more >>

Get vaccinations at a low cost mobile clinic. Although shots come but once a year, it can still be costly at the vet, especially if you have more than one dog. Mobile vaccination clinics have lower overhead and can therefore pass the ... more >>

Be prepared with a pre assembled pet medical supply kit. You may include- muzzle, slip lead, vet wrap, gauze rolls and pads, cotton, cotton swabs, rectal thermometer, water based lubricant, antibiotic cream, calamine lotion, petroleum jelly, ... more >>

put a well fitting harness on the dog attach a long floating rope or leash to the harness play fetch with the floating toy on the shore at ... more >>

First, decide where your dog is going to seek shelter. It really is your decision, because dogs will go where they are going to be warm. Dog houses are the best options. An old shed may also serve as a suitable shelter. ... more >>

Contact your veterinarian or local American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) office for a complete list of human foods that are toxic to dogs. You can also search online for a complete list of human foods, plants and common ... more >>

Since heartworm medicine is a prescription, you will first need to see your local veterinarian. He/she will need to examine your pooch and most likely perform a heartworm test, depending on the age of the dog and if he/she has had heartworm ... more >>

The following information is for adult dogs as recommended by American Animal Hospital Association Canine Vaccine Task Force.It is also important to discuss these with your veterinarian as vaccination schedules can vary greatly depending on ... more >>

Stomp on the floor or shine a light to get your deaf dog’s attention. It stands to reason that their lack of hearing puts them very in tune with their other senses. Touch your deaf dog ... more >>

If your pet is drastically underweight, or exhibiting other signs of illness, you should first consult your veterinarian. Weight loss and eating troubles in pets can be signs of more serious conditions. If your pet's low weight is not caused by ... more >>

Go for a Walk. Daily exercise with your dog will make them smile. A quick walk around the block, or long leisurely stroll gives them a chance to smell the signals left by other dogs and breathe in some much needed air. ... more >>

Cut a large bath towel in half lengthwise and slip one end under your dog’s lower abdomen. Bring both ends up and hold together firmly, applying upward pressure to assist your dog when getting into a car or up some stairs. This isn’t optimal for ... more >>

Throw away plates with leftover cake. Chocolate can be toxic to dogs and sugar is no bargain either. Make sure the revelers are not sharing their food with your dog. Many people, ... more >>

Dilute hydrogen peroxide in a ratio of one part hydrogen peroxide to two parts water. Make your dog drink 1 tsp. every 15 minutes until he is able to vomit the swallowed object. Mix equal parts of ... more >>

PREHEAT oven at 425 degrees. MIX dry ingredients. In another bowl mix egg, honey and oil.Pour milk and carrots in dry ingredients. Then blend in your liquid ingredients. ... more >>