Must Have Items for Maintaining a Fish Tank If cared for properly, fish tanks can provide you with years of entertainment which is why obtaining the proper maintenance equipment is essential. Let’s take a look at the top five must have items for maintaining a fish tank, as well as their importance. Thermometers Many fish will … KEEP READING …
Giardia in Dogs Giardia in dogs is one of the most common protozoal diseases in canines. Giardia symptoms are diagnosed through infections in the feces of infected dogs. Giardia symptoms require repeated fecal sample examination of dogs to detect their presence. Giardia is a one-celled protozoan parasite which lives in the intestine of the infected … KEEP READING …
Dog Leash Reactivity It can be a mystery to many owners why their friendly dog seems to become aggressive on a leash. Leash reactivity may cause dogs to lunge, growl, and bark whenever he’s near another dog, which can make taking walks stressful and embarrassing. If this sounds like your pet, here are five steps … KEEP READING …
What is an Emotional Service Animal (ESA)? They’re on the news, they’re next to you on your flight, they’re even in college dorm rooms around the country. So, what is an Emotional Support Animal? ESA’s have grown exponentially in popularity in past years. Emotional Support Animals Emotional Support Animals, or ESAs, are big news in the … KEEP READING …
Therapy Dogs Have Many Uses Dogs have proven over and over that they are truly man’s best friend. Dogs provide unconditional love to their families and joy to animal lovers everywhere. They are also smart and hard working, so it’s only natural that dogs would be an obvious choice for working in therapy. Animal Assisted … KEEP READING …
Seasonal Affective Disorder in Dogs Is there such a thing as Seasonal Affective Disorder in dogs? While the winter blues, or (SAD), is a fully recognized condition in humans, could our dogs have similar feelings during the long and dark winter months? What is SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) commonly occurs in the winter months when … KEEP READING …
5 Must Haves For The Modern Equestrian Whether you’re competing in races or doing the rounds at horse shows, it’s important to take care of your horse. The best equestrians have a hands-on role with their animals instead of just leaving them to trainers. Here are a few essentials for raising your horse to the … KEEP READING …
Safe Holiday Leftovers for Your Pet Did you know that cooked bones (turkey and chicken) and turkey skin are bad for your pet? The bones can splinter and break, getting stuck in their throat. Consuming turkey skin can make your beloved animal’s pancreas work too hard, causing inflammation and even malfunction. It’s important to think … KEEP READING …
Make Your Yard Safe for Your New Dog When you get a new pet, it is your responsibility to make sure that your home is safe and secure for the animal. If your dog will be spending time outdoors, then this task extends to your yard. In this post, we give you four ideas to … KEEP READING …
Myth Busted! Why Bulldogs are Great for Kids Adding a dog as a new member to your family can be a great overall experience. When you are looking to add a new dog to your family, one type to consider getting is a bulldog. While some people believe bulldogs are not great for kids, this … KEEP READING …
