Many dog owners complain of their dog having rotten dog teeth. However, usually the teeth are fine; they simply have a covering of what is called plaque over them. The plaque can be extremely unsightly and cause bad breath. It’s often very dark brown in color, and gives the appearance that the dog’s teeth may be rotten. In fact, in the early stages, there is nothing wrong with the teeth once the tartar is removed. However, the unsightliness of the so-called rotten dog teeth should be the least of the dog owner’s worries.
The plaque which causes it can lead to other and more severe conditions. The plaque is a breeding ground for bacteria. Also, the …

There is no incongruity in the idea that in the very earliest period of man’s habitation of this world he made a friend and companion of some sort of aboriginal representative of our modern dog, and that in return for its aid in protecting him from wilder animals, and in guarding his sheep and goats, he gave it a share of his food, a corner in his dwelling, and grew to trust it and care for it. Probably the animal was originally little else than an unusually gentle jackal, or an ailing wolf driven by its companions from the wild marauding pack to seek shelter in alien surroundings. One can well conceive the possibility of …

To what extent does food govern a dog’s mind? This is a question that most owners have had to face at one time another, and many of them think food occupies most of the waking and thinking hours of their dogs.
The hunting instinct is extremely strong in most dogs; therefore, with problem dogs that chase and kill chickens or other livestock, the only act is only what nature taught them to do many thousands of years ago.
Their noses were designed for tracking down and killing, and although domesticity has vastly reduced the number of breeds who hunt to kill, greyhounds, foxhounds and like breeds still in fact have this instinct highly developed. Many other breeds …

Our Dogs can very quickly show signs of flea and tick infestations. This is why finding a source of cheap frontline for Dogs can be very important. If we can purchase it at an affordable price we are much more likely to use it whenever we need to. Here are a few tips to get the lowest price and ensure you get cheap frontline for your Dog.
Firstly you should always ensure that you compare the prices across a broad range of different online stores. Check as many as you possibly can to ensure you are getting the lowest prices. You can make considerable savings if you compare prices before you make a purchase.
As part of …

Many of us have been there before. A door or gate is left open accidentally or for a moment too long when a beloved pet slips past and is gone. This happens ten million times annually and is heart-breaking and stressful for both the pet and its owners. Collars have been the recommended solution for years, but with their easy loss and removal, microchip implants have become a preferable alternative. If you’re considering micro-chipping your dog, here is what you should know about the process and its benefits.
The microchip is a small device that fits through the eye of a hypodermic needle. It has no moving parts, and as such will not break down. Each …

All of us dog owners want to have pets that are not only fun to be around but also always well behaved and devoid of dog behavior problems. No one enjoys a pet that is always doing something wrong or getting in trouble. Some dogs have chewing or digging or jumping issues, while other dogs may have become aggressive. To get the kind of pet you really want to have, well behaved and relaxed, you really need to obedience train your dog.
To properly obedience train your dog you should get yourself one of the good dog training books. Without the information you will learn in a good dog training book you will be doomed to …

Some dog breeds are more susceptible to allergies than others. This may be because of small nasal passages, allergic reactions to flea bites, irritable stomachs that make digesting food difficult, or they may be allergic to their own hair and dander. Dogs that have allergies include the following breeds: Bishon frise, terrier, retrievers, beagles, setters, and boxers. All dogs have the potential to be allergic to something, however.
The most common signs of allergies include raw skin where the dog has scratched, patches of hair missing, red skin, hives, coughing, sneezing, excessive chewing and licking of paws, watery eyes, vomiting, and diarrhea. While these symptoms may go away after a few days, you should monitor your …

English Bulldogs are gregarious and friendly animals. They have a generally docile, if stubborn, attitude. Their temperament is friendly, but their sour expression and muscular build probably reveals much more about their history.
English Bulldogs were probably bred from Mastiffs in the late 1500s. There is some dispute about this subject. It is also possible that both Mastiffs and English Bulldogs were bred from the Alaunt. Some even believe that Mastiffs are the ancestor of the English Bulldog. Regardless of their origin, we know that these dogs were bred to be stocky, strong, low, and fast. These features allowed them to do just what their name implies-fight bulls.
Although pretty unthinkable now, English Bulldogs were initially bred …