Q: We were told by our vet that our dog is too fat, and that he needs to be on a diet. I was offended at first, since we’ve never looked at our dog as being fat. He’s a Miniature Schnauzer and weights only 22 pounds. The vet said to reduce his food quantity by [...]
Our pet canines perplexing behavior is always rooted in the traits of their wild ancestors. To understand the behavior of the modern dog one needs to know the inherent traits of the wolves that for hundreds of years have survived in the wild.
One of these rather odd behaviors is staring. Why do dogs stare? As [...]
You love feeding your dog don’t you? When they eat the food you have laid down for it, it always gives you an assurance that it is getting the proper nourishment it needs. However feeding is not always a happy scenario especially when your pet begins to growl at anyone when it is eating. Maybe [...]
Even if your shar pei looks totally unlike any other dog, he will still encounter most of the bugs and critters that give other breeds a hard time. Let’s have a look at some of these top concerns.
The first thing we need to know is that the skin of a shar pei dog contains large [...]
Just as with humans, it is possible for your precious pooch to develop two different forms of diabetes mellitus. In both cases, your pet is unable to metabolize sugar properly, which can lead to a host of additional health problems if not cared for properly.
Understanding Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs
One kind of diabetes, which is referred [...]
Tamaskan – Choosing the Breed of Dog That’s Right For You
Getting a dog can change your life. If you get a dog that is compatible with your lifestyle, it can be a very rewarding experience, but all dogs require love, attention, care and training, so before you make that decision, ask yourself these questions:
Do I [...]