Eνеrу day wе hear more аbουt thе nеw “hybrid” dogs, οr “designer” dogs. Each feature іѕ accompanied bу pictures οf adorable puppies thаt аrе examples οf thіѕ nеw “breed”.
Of course thеу’re cute! All puppies аrе! Shουld уου pay hundreds, аnd іn ѕοmе cases, thousands οf dollars fοr one? Cеrtаіnlу nοt! Thе offspring οf a mating between two purebred dogs οf different breeds іѕ a mongrel; a mutt. And іf уου hаνе one, уου ѕhουld lονе іt, train іt аnd care fοr іt аѕ іf іt hаd thе bluest blood …

Animals help humans in more ways than we’ll ever fully understand, but what we do know is that they can have an important role in a person’s physical, social, educational and emotional well-being.
Animal-assisted therapy can be an effective alternative or addition to traditional therapy models, whether it’s physical therapy, occupational therapy or cognitive behavior therapy. Even though animal-assisted therapy may not be able to fully heal a person or cure their disease, this life-changing interaction and companionship can improve a person’s mobility, increase their self-esteem, foster learning and …

Warning To Dog Owners
Walmart, and other outlets throughout the US, UK and the world in general, are selling rawhide dog chews called Exer-Hide. These chews are been causing major seizures and even deaths among many dogs. When I searched the Internet, I found screens of reports going back to December last year in volume, and one was dated May 2007, yet Walmart and the other outlets are continuing to sell this lethal product unabated.
These chews are manufactured in Brazil. The symptoms after dogs have eaten the chews are: severe diarrhea …

Several months ago I wrote two posts about deaf Dalmatians and the callous opinion of the American Kennel Club, breeders and even veterinarians, that they should be killed (or, as they so delicately term it:”humanely destroyed”). These posts were inspired after I had been contacted by Patricia Belt, whose life was centered around the TN Safety Spotters, using deaf therapy dogs to reduce the number of dog bite injuries and fire deaths in children.
At the time of my posts, Patricia had two wonderful therapy Dalmatians of her own: eighteen month …

Many people do not realize the importance of caring for their dog’s teeth. As dogs age, the need for dental care increases. The best way to ensure proper dental health for your dog is to start while they are very young.
Many dogs do not like their mouths touched. It is important for you as a dog owner to desensitize them to being handled like this at a very young age. The veterinarian is always going to need to examine your dog’s mouth and you do not want to have problems …

Almost every boy dreams about owning a dog. (Ask me, I know.) When a young boy gets one, they are inseparable. Leaving his pet at home while he goes off to school is one of the hardest things a boy has to do. Those strong feelings of attachment don’t go away once a boy grows up. He still has deep feelings for his pet. Can you imagine his delight when he lands a job with a
company that is pet-friendly?
Many companies provide perks for their employees: free soda pop; clothing such …