The sad fact of the matter is that dog food allergies treatment is becoming very common. Many dog breeds are prone to allergies but the upside is that they can be easily treated. Many people are not aware that dog food allergies are very common with true allergies manifesting as skin infections rather than digestive problems.
Such symptoms of food allergies can take some time to show itself even when the dog has been eating a specific kind of food over a length of time.
Contrary to popular belief, most dog food allergies occur as a reaction to a familiar food that your pooch has been eating quite happily for years, rather than to a new food …

The attributes of the Labrador retriever make it one of the most sought after dogs and one that is a pleasure to own. The care and love of the Lab does take some unique loving. The very best time to train a Lab is when they are puppies. Once they are grown-up, it can be complicated to break those habits they have picked up.
Labrador potty training is the most important component of any dog obedience training task. Many people simply dread potty training their Lab but keep in mind that if you start when your Lab is about 8 weeks old and remain steadfast you will have the task licked in no time.
Potty training your …

When you first bring your dog home, you want him to have time to adjust to you and his surroundings before you start formally training him, but there is no need to wait to begin communicating with him – especially if you like clean carpets. You should start housebreaking your pup right from the beginning.
If you allow him to go “potty inside” because he is new, he is not going to understand a sudden change of social order and will take longer to adjust. He may even hold on to the old behavior longer as he will see that as how things are supposed to be since that is what he was shown. For this …

Congratulations! Your dog is expecting puppies! Not sure when they will arrive? Not sure what to do after the babies get here? What if something goes wrong? Here are a few helpful tips to help both you and your dog with whelping.
Pregnancy in dogs is approximately 60 days from conception to delivery. There will be a change in your dog’s behavior, either dramatic or subtle. Nothing to worry about, that’s just the nesting instinct taking over. Once gestation reaches about 58 days, start taking your dog’s temperature while she is calm and relaxed. Do this two to three times a day, at the same time every day. Normal body temperature for a dog is 100-101 …

If you own a dog chances are you also own dog smell – such is the price of owning a dog. Unfortunately you cannot completely get rid of a dog smell (unless you also get rid of the dog.) However, a clean dog doesn’t smell that bad, when people say they want to get rid of dog smell, it usually falls under more unusual situation. Then again, can you really call it “unusual” if it happens pretty darn often? At any rate dog smell can be put into two categories:
1) The dog itself smells – there are a large number of reasons why this may be the case. However as this article is focused on …

Litter boxes are quite popular in the feline world, but they seem to be far less common when it comes to dogs. A truly effective dog litter box has been long imagined, but now has become a reality. It is our pleasure to introduce the Porch Potty, a revolutionary system consisting of artificial grass that will enable your dog to go to the bathroom quickly and easily.
Why invest in a dog litter box? It might be pointless if you lived in a suburban home with a huge backyard. However, if you live in an apartment or condo, you and your dog don’t have this luxury. So, whenever nature calls, your pooch needs to be taken …

“Yikes I Saw A Flea On My Dog!”
If you haven’t had to proclaim this yet, at some stage of your pet’s lifespan you will have to deal with the problem of fleas, ticks and mites. If left untreated they can take over your pet’s skin and coat so it is really important to keep it under control. It’s best to stop the problem before it gets out of control. Rather treat your pet for a few fleas than treat the whole house for an infestation!
There are some misconceptions about fleas. It is not something that only happens to dirty animals! In fact it is probably more common in clean animals because fleas prefer a clean …

Teacup Chihuahuas are one of the cutest dogs in the entire world, and seeing those adorable little dogs dressed up in the movies makes them tempting to want one for yourself, but is a Teacup Chihuahua right for you? Chihuahuas are the smallest breed of dog in the world (but you probably knew that) but did you know they have a lifespan of 10 to 18 years. That’s a long time, almost like raising a child; it is important that you make sure this dog is the dog for you.
Obviously all dogs need attention but certain dogs require more than others. I don’t want to dissuade you from getting one of these lovable little dogs, …