Life with dogs is shaped by daily routines, individual personalities, and a lot of learning along the way. This section reflects the perspective of people who live with dogs of different breeds, sizes, and stages of life.
The articles here focus on practical care, behavior, health, and everyday decisions, grounded in real experience rather than rigid rules.
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I own a flea comb and use it pretty regularly on my dogs. And I generally keep a bowl of soapy water next to me as I use it because it really works – and if I end up with a flea or two on the comb, I’ve found the easiest thing to do is to quickly brush them off into the bowl of soapy water.
So when
(WASHINGTON, D.C. — APRIL 15, 2009) Every year, more than one million purebred and “designer” dogs are born and bred into puppy mills — often packed in tiny wire cages, neglected, dehydrated, dirty and chronically sick, with little or no human interaction or affection — and then sold legally to pet stores throughout the country. Now, in a powerful new Dog Whisperer episode, Cesar Millan goes undercover to witness the horrors of puppy mills firsthand and works to rehabilitate dogs who have never known a world outside their overcrowded cages, or learned how to interact with humans.
It’s always best to buy natural dog treats to save your pet from unnecessary additives that may pose health threats. Fat and sugar-rich dog treats contribute to weight problems and should, most often, be a complete no-no.
When looking for good dog treats, look for ones that have a high concentration of fibers and proteins. Treats that consist primarily of fish are always good. And treats that consist of dried meats (like venison) are also good. Both have a pretty strong odor, but dogs love them and they’re often low in calories and fats.
If you’re using treats as a positive reinforcement during training, try cutting back on the portions at the next meal time to help balance his diet. A good rule of thumb is to not let dog treats make up more than 10% of your dog’s diet! I have, on occasion, used multi-grain Cheerio’s as training treats for my Cairn Terriers since it allows me to give several treats over the course of working with them without it being too big of a snack.
When choosing treats, rely on your instincts when you’re label-reading. Or why not try making some of your own. Here are a couple of our favorite recipes. They’re easy to make and the dogs love ’em.
Dogs Ranked #1 Healthiest For Benefiting Humans’ Happiness and Longevity A wealth of studies suggests that pets are good for your health, sometimes in unexpected ways. The right pet can…
by Dr. Andrew Jones
Dog allergies are one of the most common conditions affecting dogs. Dog allergies can be very frustrating for both yourself and your dog. The constant itching and scratching, paw licking and chewing, skin rashes or chronic ear infections can make life very unpleasant.
Dogs allergies become noticeable when your dog’s immune system reacts excessively
Pledge ran a photo contest not too long ago, asking pet owners to Show Off Their Shedder to help promote their new Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair. Earlier this week, a representative from Pledge emailed to ask if we’d like to give away one of their new Fabric Sweepers to a reader here at PETSblogs.
So we’re reprinting their press release and asking anyone who may be interested
Release of special edition Shepard Fairey ADOPT print will mark historic significance of the presidential dog adoption and help continue to raise awareness for pet adoption nationwide
LOS ANGELES – APRIL 10, 2009 – Adopt-a-Pet.com, North America’s largest non-profit pet adoption website, and Artist Shepard Fairey have hope and faith in the Obamas’ commitment to adopting a dog — so much so, that they have already created a special-edition
I’m pleased to announce the 2 My Marley Moment winners here on PETSblogs today. Now that everyone has been notified and responded, I’m free to write a bit about the winners and what they’ve won.
THE GRAND PRIZE
Bob and Jeralinn Roche have won a copy of Marley & Me on DVD as well as a year’s subscription to Dog World magazine
Two homeless dogs named Haley and Hana are rescued from an underground cave in Ethiopia, where it is believed they survived for more than two months after being dumped there by locals… Hugo, a 100-pound bloodhound, is returned to DogTown after seriously biting a family member… And a golden retriever, Ava, has just arrived with a paw ripped apart by a coyote trap…
How would you like a chance to win a 2-Disc Special Edition DVD of Marley & Me? How about a free subscription to the dog magazine of your choice from Subscription.com? What if I told you that the grand prize winner of our first-ever contest here at PETSblog.com will actually win both??
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