That all depends on your pet. Factors include: his hair coat, hair length, how often he gets dirty, where he...

To put it simply, put something on you and your dog to make you both as visible as possible. The...

While dogs excel in the listening department, their sense of taste is a bit less refined. This is certainly evident...

1. Training should be an enjoyable experience for you and your dog. If you are not in the right mood...

According to Dr. Nicholas Dodman, once you have a dog performing the desired response greater than 85 percent of the...

Without a sound, two properly socialized dogs meeting for the first time can size each other up in just a...

Exercise and play is important to all dogs, including your elderly dog. First of all, exercise helps maintain a healthy...

1. Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) – This disease is most often genetic and cannot be prevented. It is most common...

Fiction. This misconception regarding the cleanliness of dog’s mouths probably originated from the thought that most diseases are species specific....

If you are like me, then you love your dog so much that you wish he could live forever! Unfortunately,...

Keeping your dog’s teeth clean can help keep your dog healthy. Use a soft toothbrush. Start by offering your dog...

As you may know, dogs age at a rapid pace and before you know it your best friend might be...

What Are the Anal Glands? The anal glands (also called anal sacs) are two glands that secrete a pungent fluid...

What Are the Skin and Hair Coat? The skin and hair coat comprise the outer covering of the body and...

Dewclaw removal is the surgical removal of the first digit, sometimes referred to as the thumb. This toe is located...

What Are the Claw and Footpad? Claws are appendages at the extremities of the digits of dogs. The footpad is...

What is the tail? The tail is the posterior elongated part of a dog that extends beyond the trunk or...

An old joke about wagging tails goes like this: A young boy is afraid to pet a dog. An adult...

Coming across a growling dog is a frightening experience, as any mail carrier can tell you. The sound of a...

The family gathers around the piano to sing a few favorite songs. As musical tones float in harmony from the...