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The ‘How -To’ guide Keep each session short to begin with, gradually increasing them as Fido gets used to the whole thing. Start with an all-over exam (it’s good to get into the habit of doing a quick physical check this way once a week or so). Run your hands over Fido’s whole body and [...]

It’s pretty surprising how many products, substances, plants, foods and other ‘stuff’ that we normally have in our homes can be poisonous, hazardous or even toxic to our pets! Many of the thousands of dog poisoning incidents that happen each year (according to the ASPCA 130,000 in 2007), are caused by these items – Human [...]

What exactly are dog allergies? Regardless of what is triggering an allergy, the most common symptoms are seen on the skin, my dog skin allergies page has lots more information on this. There are also a growing number of dog food allergies today, due to the increasing amounts of chemicals and additives in dog food, [...]

If you see any of the following, your little furball may be a sick puppy, so talk to your veterinarian. Change in activity level. Particularly if your normally active, playful puppy seems exhausted, listless and disinterested in his toys, games… even you! Change in appetite. If your puppy suddenly seems to lose his appetite and [...]

The 6 Step Dog Urine Cleaning Process Before we get into the actual cleaning part, there’s a couple of things I’d like to mention! Firstly, if you actually catch little Fido in the act of piddling on your Persian rug, startle him with a loud “NO” and scoop him up immediately. Take him straight outside [...]

Keep little puppy safe by making sure she never eats (or drinks) any of the poisonous foods below. Alcohol Dogs should never drink alcohol, not even a sip of beer! Depending on the amount injested it can cause vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, coma and even death. Avocados These contain a toxin called Persin which can [...]

In the past, family dogs had to eat home made dog food…. they got the scraps and left-overs and that was that! But not in recent times. Recipes for homemade dog foods, instructions on how to make homemade dog food, homemade dog food ingredients…. they’ve all been a bit ‘off the beaten track’ There’s a [...]

Since 2006 the purchase of organic dog food has risen by an astonishing 63%! What is ‘organic dog food’? When a food is labeled ‘organic’ it means that it’s untouched by preservatives, pesticides, hormones or anti-biotics. In the United States, any dog food that claims to be organic, has to meet very strict standards set [...]

This method of grading dog food was developed by Great Dane owner, Sarah Irick and she has very kindly given me permission to reprint her ‘Dog Food Grading Scheme’ here, and would like to include the following : This food grading system is specifically to help those who have trouble deciphering dog food labels and [...]

The Big Picture Giving your new puppy a healthy, balanced diet is one of the most important things you can do to ensure his future good health and well-being. Good nutrition will help him grow properly, fight off diseases, minimize allergies, prevent obesity and live a longer, healthier life. With all that at stake, doesn’t [...]