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How to Give Pills to Dogs Following Dental Surgery

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Dogs must have medication after dental surgery to help them heal and to ease the pain of recovery. Although it is easier to give dogs liquid medication, it is also easy to give them pills if you know the proper technique. After surgery, you need to be gentle with the dog's mouth, so you do not cause

Potassium Bromide for Horses

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Horses are large, powerful creatures, and if one gets out of control the situation can turn from dangerous to deadly. Fortunately, you can be prepared. Horse owners and trainers commonly use potassium bromide as a sedative for horses. In addition, its properties make it useful for treating a wide va

Separation Anxiety in Puppies - What Your Dog is Really Trying to Tell You!

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Separation anxiety in puppies can present itself in many different ways and to many different degrees. Some puppies have mild symptoms, while other pups have moderate or severe symptoms. But whatever the degree of separation anxiety that your puppy may be suffering from, it can be difficult to think

How to Make Homemade Dog Treats Last Longer

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Homemade dog treats are fun and easy to make but if you've made them and found them growing mold after a few days at room temperature you might want to know why. The reason is moisture.

Electronic Dog Collars to Train the Hunting Dog

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Picking the right electronic dog collar for training your dog isn't an easy process. The market is flooded with models new and old with more bells and whistles than most hunting dog owners know what to do with.

Holistic Dog Treatments for Chemical-Free Canines

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While it is undeniable that modern medical research has led to dramatic improvements in the health and happiness of both man and mutt alike, unpronounceable chemicals and hefty bills from the vet can make keeping your dog healthy a stressful undertaking. Through the use of physical therapy and medic

The Bloodhound: Man Trailing Dog

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The Bloodhound is one of the oldest of the scent hounds and traditionally is a dog that follows almost instinctively the trail of a human being.

What Are the Treatments for Calcium Oxalate Crystals in Dogs?

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73% of dogs brought in with bladder stones are male.dog image by Ramona smiers from Fotolia.comCalcium oxalate crystals are a type of bladder stone that can affect both male and female dogs, though more than 70 percent of dogs affected are male. These stones can form for a variety of...

How to Bathe a Bulldog

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Bathing your bulldog can be a challenge because most bulldogs dislike getting a bath. Bulldogs only need to be washed sparingly; often twice a year is sufficient, if you dry-groom your dog approximately three times a week. Washing your bulldog too much can lead to removal of his skin's protective oi

Gen7Pets Makes Smart Pet Strollers

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Have you ever owned a pet product that you wished was a little easier to use? When it comes to pet strollers, the Gen7Pets Company has responded to customer wishes. They created "Smart-Features" for their pet strollers, which make the user experience more enjoyable.

Are Dog Urinary Tract Infection Antibiotics Right For Your Pet?

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My veterinarian has been treating my dogs for over 10 years now. The thing I like about him the most is that he is compassionate, the thing I like the worst is that he uses dog urinary tract infection antibiotics for almost anything that comes his way.

How to Make a Large Dog Pen

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Dog owners often prefer to let their dog run around the yard freely, but sometimes a dog must be penned. Young dogs especially can chew or bark incessantly, so confining them in a pen at night makes good sense. Many owners also prefer their dog to stay in a confined area while the owner is not at ho

How the German Shepherd Became Popular

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You'd be surprised to know that the German Shepherd didn't actually become a breed of dog until the late 1800s. There was a vet by the name of Max von Stephanitz, who saw a homebred dog at a dog show. This dog was the first ever German Shepherd, and von Stephanitz felt that it'd make

Six Things to Consider Before Adopting a Golden Retriever

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Golden retriever adoption is something you may want to consider if you need an adult dog. There are several places you can find a golden retriever to adopt. These include dog rescue groups and humane societies.

How to Use an Electronic Training Collar in Pointing Dogs

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Pointing dogs have been a valuable hunting tool for centuries. There are a number of breeds of pointing dogs, but they all can be identified by their distinctive pointing stance during a hunt. Pointers will stop with one foreleg in the air and muzzle pointing in the direction of a scent, indicating

How to Deal With a Female Dog in Heat

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If you plan to breed your female dog, you must know the best time to breed her. Most females go into heat for the first time between 8 and 11 months of age. If you do not want to breed your dog, knowing when she will be in heat is critical to keeping her from getting pregnant. Females go into heat t

Basic Tools of the Gundog Trainer

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Many of the old stand bys of the gundog trainer are as useful today as they have always been.Granted there are now hunters who use many new technical and even electronic aids but the old favorites still remain as part of the training necessities.

What to Expect With Newborn Pugs

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The American Kennel Club notes the pug as one of the oldest breed of dogs, with a history dating back more than 2,000 years. Originally from Asia, the pug has gone from being a pet in ancient Buddhist monasteries to one of the more popular breeds around the world. Pugs are unique, even in the dog wo