How do you know what’s best for your dog when you are getting so many messages from various sources about what is the best feeding schedule to follow? First of all, relax. Your dog will survive on any of the basic feeding schedules that are in general use. The best way to know what works better for you and your particular dog is through trial and error.

As a dog owner your goal is to insure the health and vitality of your pet. He depends on you for his well-being. Not only do you need to learn about the various food choices and insure that your pet eats nutritiously, but you also need to provide the food at intervals that work with his/her system. Things to look for include a healthy looking coat, energy, and formed stools. Read the full article

Unfortunately, dealing with diarrhea is a problem that most dog owners face on occasion. This is a very common condition and perhaps the reason it is so prevalent is that most do owners are not aware of the many varieties and causes.

One of the most common causes of diarrhea is a change in diet. Some dogs are more sensitive to changes than others. A dog that has been conditioned by being fed a wide variety of foods, such as table scraps, is less likely to be bothered by a change than a dog that has always eaten a particular brand of dog food. Even a change in drinking water, such as when traveling, can result in temporary diarrhea. Read the full article

Owning a dog brings with it many pleasures as well as lots of responsibilities. Not only are you responsible for the daily care of your pet, which includes things like feeding and grooming him, but you are also in charge of caring for his health and overall well being.

It probably will not come as a surprise when I say that fleas are a common problem for dogs. Of course, some areas are more heavily infested with the pests than others but few dog owners will argue the fact that fleas are indeed a nuisance. Read the full article

Dogs truly have become man and woman’s best friends. We welcome them into our homes and they become a part of the family. They are loyal and loving and they bring joy to our lives. That is, until we find our dog and our homes infested with fleas.

These pesky little parasites are not only annoying to our pets but they can actually cause real health problems. Fleas not only bite our pets, they literally suck the blood from them. This results in an irritation and the dog will scratch, bite and dig at the sites. If the dog accidentally eats a flea internal worms can develop. Read the full article

It’s not uncommon for us to want to share a wonderful holiday meal with our dog. After all, we want them to enjoy the season just like we do, right? The problem is that a meal high in fat content can cause pancreatitis in dogs. This is especially true with obese dogs. An example of such a meal would include such food items as the traditional holiday ham or gravy.

The symptoms may not be apparent and therefore the condition may go unnoticed. In fact, some dogs have died of pancreatitis without showing signs of the problem. Just to be on the safe side it is wise to avoid being overly generous with your holiday meals. Read the full article