A slight, lucid discharge from the eyes in dogs is normal, and in some breeds the shape of the face and eyelids in particular make a slight overs pill of tears and subsequent staining of the hair around the eye, especially in white- coated dogs like Labrador and Puddle. The discharge should be carefully removed with a damp cotton wool swab once a day or as often as … [Read more...]
What if My Dog Gets Lost and Can’t Find its Way Home?
Having your dog wear a tag is a good idea, so that ownership can be traced. Remember to alter the tag appropriately if you are on vacation. More and more dog owners are having electronic identity chip implanted in the neck or at the back of their dog and having tattooed so that their pets can more readily be identified. Microchips are the state of the art method of permanent … [Read more...]
Dog: Kitchen Accidents!
Dogs are playful by nature and they don’t really care what will be the end result of their actions. Before we know it our beloved pet already succumb to a freaking kitchen accident. 2 of these common kitchen accidents are accidental burnt and scalded accidentally via host food stuff that we usually cooked in our kitchen. Here are 6 remedies if our dog gets into an accident like … [Read more...]
Teaching Your Dog to Come
Hello dear reader, the final part of our basic training for your dog is to teach your pet dog to come when called. Whether it is playing with pack of dogs in the dog park or you’re just asking your dog to come and get a treat. Making your dog respond immediately and approach you quickly when you give a command is essential for the entire dog training program. Once your dog … [Read more...]
Xylitol Sweetener: Potentially Life-Threatening to Your Dog
Xylitol is a no calorie sweetener which has become popular in the United States within the past 10 years. This sugar substitute is used in a wide variety of products. Xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs and when ingested it can cause hypoglycemia, coagulopathy, and liver disease. These health issues are life threatening. If you think your dog has ingested xylitol you should … [Read more...]