Category Archives: Pet Care

Dog Breath is More than Nasty

Dog breath can be more than a stinky problem. It could be a symptom of a larger health issue. While bad breath can be caused by a number of problems, the most critical sources of bad breath in dogs could be kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, lung disease, and even cancer. So if your dog's breath…

It happens. Pets have accidents, and leave you with a smelly stain on your carpet. Here's our best advice for cleaning pet urine from carpets and rugs. Step 1 - Blot it up If the area is still wet you should first attempt to absorb the dog urine. Leaving it there to dry out will…

Providing your dog with a high-quality diet is important to his overall health. Just like you, your dog need nutrients and fiber and quality fresh ingredients in his food to ensure he has the fuel he needs to remain strong and healthy. But with so many pet foods on the market, it's really hard to…

Does your dog suffer from anxiety over thunder storms, fireworks, or even separation anxiety? Have you heard about ThunderShirts? The claim is that ThunderShirt is a quick and simple solution to pet anxiety. The company claims that by simply putting the ThunderShirt on a stressed dog, it will help to calm him down. That seemed…

As our dogs get older, they become more prone to arthritis and other joint problems. Bigger dogs are more likely to get arthritis than smaller dogs and many purebred breeds are also prone to joint problems. The first sign is a decrease in activity. Maybe he doesn’t run or play as much as he used…

Foul doggie breath is not something that you should just assume that you have to live with. Your dog shouldn’t have bad breath. If you notice that your dog’s breath has a foul smell then something could be wrong. Bad breath can be a sign of gum disease or a bad tooth. Dogs can have…

Every dog should be crate trained. A crate isn't a prison but rather a private and secure place for your dog. When crate trained properly your dog with think of the crate as his safe haven. Dogs will happily go in their crates during stressful situations (strangers or a large group of people, storms, or…