Raising Dogs and Cats Together

Dogs and cats are very different animals. Anyone who has ever been around them can testify to that. The typical things that most people associate with either a dog or a cat are generally what make a person choose to have one or the other. Dogs are loving and attention seeking. When you come home from...

Having a Cat Today Can Do Nothing to Prepare You for Getting a Dog Tomorrow

“Dogs live to serve, cats have servants.” Although the author of this statement is unknown, anybody who has lived with cats for many years and then decided to get a dog, this statement will make a lot of sense. Cat Ownership – Owning the Home You Live in, Your Possessions and of Course You ...

Veterinarian: Lifesaver, Caretaker, Confidant

One of the most important relationships a new pet owner can develop is the one with his or her veterinarian. Choosing a quality vet may take some time and entail a bit of trial and error. As with anything of this level of importance, it takes time. Occasionally you strike gold right off the bat. Other...

Is My Dog Throwing a Tantrum?

Dr. Jan Bellows. Dogs have very obvious emotions. They are an animal that wears its heart on its sleeve (or fur). They put their tail between their legs when they are scared, wag their tail wildly when they are playful or happy, and lay down and look up at you when they are tired, sad or bored. In general,...

Why Is My Dog Misbehaving?

Dogs are fantastic animals. They are friendly and loving, able to learn neat tricks and behaviors and keep you company whenever you want. But they are also dogs, and as dogs they are prone to misbehaving. There are a variety of unwanted behaviors that pets may exhibit on any given day, and the more they...

How to Train Your Dog to Enjoy the Car

At some point or another, you will have to take your dog in the car with you. As great as it would be if everything you need for your dog is within walking distances, there are simply far too many things that your dog needs that will require you to travel some sort of great distance. Whether you need...

How Can I Get My Cat to be Friendlier to My Dog?

Dr. Jan Bellows Introducing a new pet to a home can be a difficult task. When you have both cats and dogs, these animals both do not trust each other and represent real threats towards their ability to get what they want in the household. Though in cartoons it is often the dog that chases the cat, in...

The Obesity Problem in Dogs and Puppies

Dr. Jan Bellows When human beings gain weight, that weight gain is obvious. Our skin starts to sag and grow, our pants get too tight while our bodies start to jiggle as we run. There is almost no one in the world that does not notice that they have gained several pounds, and even fewer that do not notice...

How to Tell if Your Dog Has Fleas, By Dr. Jan Bellows

Perhaps one of the most common irritations for your dog’s skin is that of the flea. An annoying little insect with a powerful shell, flea bites cause dogs to scratch and bite themselves with such a fury that they can often pull out their own hair with their teeth and cut their own skin with their nails....

When is the Best Time to Pick Up a Puppy?

By Doctor Jan Bellows When you are ready to get a puppy, it is not uncommon to purchase the puppy from the breeder before the dog is even born (or as soon as breeder makes the litter available). Most websites that set potential owners up with breeders will have a listing of puppy availability within...

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