Category: Dog Hygiene

Why Should You Adopt a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier?

Among your many concerns about a new dog being brought into your home, key among them has to be whether or not it will trigger your allergies. You know that most dogs shed and therefore can make your entire home a nightmare of allergic reactions: sneezing, coughing, sinus headaches, hives,…

Why Does Your Dog Shed?

Why Does Your Dog Shed? When you wake up in the morning, you may notice the occasional hair on your pillow. You’re not shedding, however; you’re just losing the occasional hair! Dogs, however, shed quite a bit, and for pretty good reasons. Yes, you both lose hair, but your dog…

What You Should Know About Gum Disease in…

Your dog can seem like it is healthy as a horse, what with its energy, strength, and active lifestyle, but the truth is that it is just as vulnerable to disease and illness as you are; in fact, it is even more vulnerable, as you have the benefit of your…

Watch for Heartworms in Your Dog

Heartworms and Your Dog’s Health Your dog faces a surprisingly large amount of health issues, ones that you probably never imagined you’d actually have to deal with, but the truth is that your dog is a living organism, one that likes to get into quite a bit of trouble now…

Doggie Problems in the Summer

Dogs tend to absolutely love summer, because it is the season where they get to spend the most time outside, romping and playing and generally enjoying outdoors life. Dogs, after all, need play and fun to truly be fit, happy, and healthy, and that tires them out enough that you…

A Dog-Lover’s Allergies: A Thing of the Past

There’s quite a hoopla over the health and well-being of your dog, and justifiably so; you want your dog to be happy, and regular visits to the veterinarian – as well as simply ensuring the future health of your dog before you even bring him or her into your home…

Hypoallergenic Dogs – When Is a Dog Not…

People are affected by a variety of different allergies, all of which can do serious harm to you should you come in contact with the allergen that effects you.  Everything from peanuts to milk to wheat can have an adverse effect on you, but perhaps no allergy is quite so…

Are Rawhide Chew Sticks Best For My German…

Rawhide chew sticks are a popular treat for dogs. Many frustrated owners will purchase rawhide chews in hopes of saving their furniture, shoes and other belongings from the destructive jaws of their canine companions. There is a seamier side, though, to rawhide chews. And as a conscientious, responsible pet owner…

What Are The Most Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds?

Pet allergies are some of the most common allergic issues individuals run into. These allergies have derailed the dreams of many potential pet owners, as being able to breathe generally outweighs owning a pet. However, there are many dog breeds that are exceptionally hypoallergenic. It is important to realize there…

Cairn Terrier Puppies

Terrier puppies tend to be high energy, fun, frisky, and down right adorable. All that being said however, knowing one or two things about any specific breed is not enough to move forward in purchasing a dog. Knowing everything you can about a breed prior to purchase is the best…

5 Most Popular Show Dogs

If you are trying to find the right dog, you may want to go with a show dog. This is why it is helpful to understand what the five most popular show dog breeds are so you can have a better understanding of what to go with. These stats are…

5 Most Common Health Problems With Dogs

Dog have many different health problems during their lifetime. Five of the most common are ear infections, worms, fleas, skin infections, and obesity. Most dogs suffer from these common health problems as puppies or adult dogs. Ear Infections are common in most breeds of dogs. Often this is caused by…