Failing sight is more serious, although much can be done to protect the dog from injury. Though not entirely blind, an old dog sometimes becomes frightened because he cannot see objects clearly. The condition may go unnoticed around the house, where everything is familiar, but if you change the furniture around, you may notice that [...]
The dog’s eyes are his most attractive feature. They are the tie that binds him to mankind. Let him look at us just once with that expression of entire trust, and he lifts himself up and away from all his kind and becomes our best friend among all animals.
When sight isn’t one of the dog’s [...]
If your dog has been bitten by another dog, clip away the hair around the puncture, then wash the area thoroughly with antiseptic soap and water. Get the name and address of the attacking dog’s owner and make sure of that dog’s health. It is always wise to have your veterinarian nspect all animal bites.
Altered animals are ineligible to compete in the show ring. Naturally, a female can never give birth, and a male can never sire puppies. For those who desire a dog merely as a pet, companion, watchdog, or guard, however, these things are not disadvantages. On the other hand, if you should plan to enter your [...]
Tags: advantages, disadvantages, neutering, spaying
Losing a pet can be a dreadful experience for pet parents. Many pet parents become so worried about their pets getting hit by a car or worse, not returning at all. Here are several accounts from some pet parents within the United States.
Here’s what they have to say: Shauna Brown from Indiana says, “I ran [...]
Tags: identification tag, lost pets, pet safety, real testimonials
A: First, does your pet have an identification tag? This is the most crucial thing your pet needs right away, forget about having the latest toys for him, invest in an identification tag for him/her immediately. Also, make your backyard more inviting to your pet, maybe buy a few plants, flowers, toys, make it so [...]
Dogs are creatures of the outdoors, but there are ways to self-protect your pet when you pet is outside. The beginning of summer, or should I say the unofficial beginning of summer has begun and your furry friend finds it necessary to be outside when he/she pleases. Be sure to always have a lease on [...]
Some of the best steps you can take to find a lost pet start well before that pet disappears. Prepare by taking lots of photographs of your pet or pets. If you have a digital camera, this can be a perfect way to snap quick pictures whenever your pet’s appearance changes. For example, your dog [...]
By Christina Miller
Lost pets are starting to become a cause of concern. Overcrowding in shelters has risen to new bounds. There are ways to prevent overcrowding, please see the blog posting titled, ” Q: How can we stop our shelters from overcrowding?” to view the entire posting. Aside, from our shelters from being overcrowded, we can [...]
Tags: futuristic identification tags, IDTAG, IDtag.com, microchips, overcrowding, shelters
A: Put birth control medicine in pet food for the public to feed their animals. Of course there could be options for people who wanted to breed, but they should be charged a premium to help support the shelters.
It wouldn’t stop all the problems but it could help. Also, another option is to begin by [...]