Litter boxes aren't just for kitties anymore...

If you have a new pup in the house and need a housebreaking helper, there are a number of products available these days that do a great job.

But if your going to be away at work, school, or play for many hours during the day, consider a litterbox made especially for dogs.

Did you know that you don't always have to take your dog to the vet in order to get a veterinarian's diagnosis (and maybe even meds) for your dog's minor health issues?

It's true. With any non-emergency doggie ailment, you generally have 3 options:

1. You could call the vet's office & ask your question over the phone.

2. You could take a sample of your dog's pee or poop to the vet.

3. You could take your dog to the vet.

Here's more about each option...

Use your best judgment...

If your dog is showing a particular symptom or dealing with a doggie ailment, then anything you can show the vet that might be related to "the problem" will usually be helpful when it comes to diagnosing and/or treating your pet.

Here's when you should take samples to the vet... what type of samples to take... and how to gather & transport your samples (e.g. dog pee or poop).

A visitor to this site recently emailed me this question:

I have rescued a puppy and she is a spoiled rotten brat, and she won't quit peeing on my carpet. What can I do? I've tried kenneling her and she gets out everytime. Thank you."
-- Linda T.

Here are my recommendations...

My dog just turned a year old and he's still not lifting his leg to pee.

Yep, he squats like girl!...

Now what's with that???

This dog has his own blog.

Here is Hank the Dog's take on computer email...

This remote control Paw activates the Pet Chime wireless doorbell for dogs.

Dogs can be taught to press the paw-shaped transmitter to signal whenever they want to go outside or come inside.

Simply place a Paw near the door, indoors or outdoors (as long as it's protected from the elements).

The best spot and stain remover I have ever found is TECH Stain Remover.

It gets out virtually ANY stain -- from KoolAid to pasta sauce to virtually pet stain under the sun... including smelly urine odors!

We have used this product, exclusively, for 4-1/2 years now.

We learned about TECH from our home builder who recommended it for paint that had dripped onto our new carpet. It REALLY works -- even on set-in stains.