A list of acceptable household medications for pets, according to vets. Plus the correct doses for dogs & cats. Before giving your dog medications from your medicine cabinet, be sure to check this list of human medicine safe for dogs first!
Do you have an allergic reaction to dogs? Maybe you’re allergic to dog hair. Or maybe you’re allergic to dog saliva. Either way, you’re in luck... This Hypoallergenic Dogs List includes 19 non-shedding and non-drooling dogs that are great for people who have pet allergies! Learn the difference between hypoallergenic and non-hypoallergenic dogs, and see why these 19 were chosen as the top hypoallergenic dogs that pet allergy sufferers most frequently adopt.
DIY Dog Stair Treads - Suddenly our dog refused to walk down stairs in our home. (Hardwood steps, not carpeted.) See my cheap DIY stair treads solution. It has worked for us for 10 years now... and counting!
Mobile vets are licensed and must have their facilities -- usually a clinic on wheels -- inspected regularly, just like a regular vet clinic. Many varieties of mobile veterinarians exist, and a mobile vet's services run the gamut from conducting monthly neighborhood clinics for spay and neuter services, to bringing state of the art equipment to your door for full-service pet care, and everything in between.
Believe it or not, a puppy is never too young to learn basic dog commands. In fact, you can (and should) introduce puppy training the day you bring your new dog into your house. A well-behaved dog is what everyone wants, but not everyone wants to start the dog training early enough. By training your puppy early, she will always know what's expected of her inside your home.
Pressed rawhide was the very first type of dog chew that I tried with my dogs (decades ago) -- after hearing all the bad things about rawhide bones and rawhide dog chews. Following are the most important things you need to know about pressed rawhide vs. regular rawhide bones for dogs. Plus all of the pressed rawhide bones safety information you're probably wondering about!
Like free stuff? If you're frugal like me, then you'll enjoy these FREE dog samples -- all directly from the dog food & treat manufacturers themselves. There are no hoops to jump through and no shipping fees. Enjoy!
How do veterinarians euthanize a dog? What is the process like? What actually happens when a dog is euthanized? I've had 2 dogs put to sleep recently... Here's what it was like. From the perspective of someone who's been through it several times with her own dogs through the years and who's also learned a lot while working in a vet's office.
Time passes much too quickly, and ultimately we dog lovers have to face the fact that our time together is winding down. The day will come when decisions (like putting your dog to sleep) have to be made. It's never easy -- but planning ahead now will help you later. Take it from me... over the years we've gone through this 7 times. Sometimes it was a no-brainer. Other times, it wasn't. Here's how to prepare for your dog's last days.
Here are 10 interesting facts about dogs that most people don't know. See why these are my favorite Dog Facts vs. Dog Myths to share with new dog owners.
