Spay/Neuter your Great Pyrenees. Spaying females before the first heat prevents breast cancer and decreases the likelihood of uterine infections. Neutering males before the age of four prevents testicular cancer, helps prevent prostate problems ... more >>

Vaccinate your Saint Bernard and follow up with yearly booster vaccinations to maintain the dog's immunity to diseases. Worm your adult dog every three months, and consult your veterinarian about defleaing products. ... more >>

Vaccinate your collie and follow up with yearly booster vaccinations to maintain her immunity to diseases. Consult your veterinarian about flea-control products and worming your adult dog. Feed your ... more >>

Spay or neuter your Scottie for a happier, healthier dog. Spaying before the first heat period prevents the chance of breast cancer and the likelihood of uterine infections in females, and neutering before the age of 4 prevents ... more >>

Spay or neuter your “Schip” for better health. Spaying your female before the first heat period will significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer and eliminate the chance of uterine infections. Neutering your male dog will prevent ... more >>

Vaccinate your standard poodle when you first get him, and see that he gets yearly booster vaccinations to maintain his immunity to disease. Also, worm your adult dog every three months and consult with your veterinarian about flea control ... more >>

Stay close to your dog for a few days after the surgery while he adjusts. After that it's a good idea to always monitor or assist your dog on stairs and be ready to give a boost in and out of cars (depending on the ease of access). ... more >>

Get a book on identifying common garden plants or hop online and print out a decent guide if you can't tell a tulip from a morning glory. Take this guide out with you into your garden to help you identify your plants and flowers. ... more >>

Vaccinate your Rhodesian Ridgeback when you first get him and then get yearly booster vaccinations to maintain his immunity to diseases. Consult your veterinarian about flea-control products and establishing a heartworm prevention ... more >>

DON'T VACCINATE: Many potentially deadly canine diseases are easily prevented by proper vaccination. One biggie that comes to mind is the hideous parvovirus. (see resource links below this article for a link to the articles I've done to cover ... more >>

Vaccinate your Irish setter when you first get her and then get yearly booster vaccinations to maintain the dog's immunity to diseases. Also worm your adult dog every three months and consult your veterinarian about flea-control products. ... more >>

Papillons make wonderful companion dogs. They love their owners and are very devoted little dogs. Papillons tend to favor one person above everyone else. They are very protective and make excellent watch dogs. A papillon will alert its owner to ... more >>

Spay or neuter your Springer Spaniel. Spaying your female before the first heat period will prevent breast cancer and help eliminate uterine infections. Neutering your male before age 4 will eliminate the chance of testicular cancer, ... more >>

Get recommendations from friends, relatives, a veterinarian’s office, pet supply store or animal rescue. Check online or in the yellow pages under “Pet Grooming.” ... more >>

Decide if you would like a shampoo that also controls fleas, ticks and other parasites—or leave that to a separate flea-control product. Select a natural oatmeal-based shampoo or botancial ... more >>

Take your American Bulldog for routine medical exams and make sure she is current on her vaccinations. Spay/Neuter your American Bulldog. Spaying females before the first heat prevents breast cancer ... more >>

Remove dangerous obstacles (such as toys or pulled-out chairs) in your dog's normal walking path, especially if she has recently lost her vision. Use tactile and auditory cues, such as rubber or ... more >>

Consult a veterinarian, who can provide useful advice on a breed's behavior and temperament as well as potential medical problems. A vet's opinion is apt to be less biased than that of a breeder, who is trying to sell a particular breed. ... more >>

wrap one piece of the washcloth around your index finger squeeze out some doggy toothpaste onto the washcloth rub the toothpaste on the dog's teeth all ... more >>

Make Ice ~ Make some ice cubes. Smaller or larger ice cubes may be required depending on the size of your dog. Soften Ice ~ Place ice in a glass of cold water and let it set for ... more >>

Vaccinate your Australian shepherd when you first get her and then make sure she gets yearly booster vaccinations to maintain her immunity to disease. Also, worm your adult dog every three months and consult with your veterinarian about flea ... more >>

Use the AVON SSS Bug Guard Plus in the siver bottle that contains PICARIDIN. Spray your pet on the back from the neck to tip of the tail with the Bug Guard. ... more >>

Hold dog Close to body. With the arm that is holding the Dog, slowly slip your hand down. Hold the paw firmly and use index finger to push the center of the paw. This will cause the nail to push forward. ... more >>

Go to the store in early February and get a bottle of yeast powder or tablets. Available in health food stores. I like the powder, but you can also get the tablets and crush them. Put the yeast in ... more >>

Invest in a good strong vacuum with a Hepa-filter. Change filter often and vacuum daily. Also, look for one with an upholstery attachment. Some companies make vacuums that are specifically for households with pets ... more >>