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 …

Do you have an old clunker sitting around that you’ve been meaning to scrap or get rid of for years? Well, how about using it as a means to assist pets and animals in desperate need of your help?
As an example, a charity in the UK—Give A Car, works with more than 250 charities, 70 of which support and care for animals. In the US, Donate A Car offers the same opportunities to donate to 55 animal charities.
In the US, these donations are tax deductable and according to the …

There is nothing better than a dog that loves to hunt all day yet end the adventure with boundless affection for its family. The Flat Coated Retriever is such dog. With a sweet and exuberant personality, this breed is one of the most loving members of the sporting group.
Devoted, loyal and playful, the Flat Coated Retriever is the perfect family pet for those that enjoy spending lots of time outdoors, yet loves nothing more than quiet evenings in the house. Regular, daily exercise is a requirement to keeping this breed …

If you own a Labrador Retriever, Irish Water Spaniel, or a Portuguese Water Dog, doing some type of water activities is one of the best ways for you and your dog to spend time together. Whether he is playing along the rolling waves of the ocean or fetching a stick in a shallow creek, spending time in the water with your canine buddy is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors.
Make Safety # 1
When you and your dog are both paddling in the water, it is very important to …

Scratching and Clawing
Because your cat is a natural hunter, he or she will naturally want to scratch and claw everything in sight in order to sharpen and hone their claws, ready for the hunt. This is an in-built instinct and nothing to worry about, and is also a habit that it’s not possible to train your cat out of – you can only train them to do it where you want them to. Buy them a scratching post and place it inside the door of whichever room you decide to …

Today’s Finnish Spitz dog stems from its ancestors, northern Spitz dogs, which were owned by Finno-Ugrian tribes traveling across the lands of Eurasia and Finland. It is theorized that these early dogs were used as watchdogs. Soon after, they were used to help assist hunters.
While most dog breeds experience crossbreeding through time, this dog remained pure due to isolation. It was not until the early part of the 1800s that interbreeding with other dogs became common practice once introduced into the region. In fact, interbreeding almost wiped out the original …

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 …