Dogs bark for many reasons. They may be lonely and bored or in need of attention. They also may be trying to tell you that they are hungry, afraid or just answering the call of another dog down the street.
When my dog barks, I first see if there is someone or something making [...]

Exercise – All dogs need some sort of exercise. This helps his muscles from breaking down so fast as he ages; keeps his heart healthy and also helps the dogs attitude.
Dog Food – Feed your dog good dog food. Ask your Vet what he recommends for the breed of dog you [...]

Howdy! ~  Sorry for letting this site go for so long. I’ll try to write a little more often  now
Since my last post, one of my brothers passed away…and I had to put down 2 dogs…one in March and the other one this month. They were brother and sister. (would have been 14 [...]

Hi everyone! As you may know…Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching here in the USA.
I can almost smell turkey baking…pumpkin pie smell in the air…kids running all around with family and friends talking in the background and good old football on the TV.
Yes, it can be a good time of year – [...]

The heat from the summer sun can be almost unbearable for us at times. We can turn on fans or even air conditioners to keep us cooler, but what about the dog? How can you protect your dog from the summer heat when the temperature keeps climbing?
Below I have a few suggestions that may save [...]

1 ¾      Cups     Flour
¼         Cup      Sesame Seeds
½         Cup      Brown Sugar
½         Tbsp.   Butter
½         Cup      Ground Walnuts
1                       Egg Yolk
½          tsp.     Vanilla Extract
2           Tbsp.   Toasted Wheat Germ
Combine in given order. Knead until thoroughly blended. Cut into strips or squares. Bake at 375 degrees on un-greased cookie sheet for 12 – 15 minutes.  Cool.  Store in [...]

If your dog gets sprayed by a skunk, its almost an unbearable smell. You have to get that smell and thiols out of the dogs coat as soon as possible. ( Thiols: a yellow oil that the skunks spray, which is stored in the two glands at the base of their tail). If you live [...]

If a dog gets stung by bees, wasps and hornets, or bites from mosquitoes or other insects, these can not only be irritating and itchy, but painful as well. Although most stings or bites are not considered dangerous, you should keep an eye on it and if it doesn’t seem to get better in a [...]

Happy 4th of July

The 4th of July is fast approaching.  Remember to keep a watchful eye on your dog when fireworks are set off  on the 4th of July. Too many dogs are frightened by the loud noises and run. They don’t know where they are heading, but think if they run they can [...]

(This is based on pet insurance claims)
The most common symptoms are listed for each
1.    Ear Infections –  red, itchy and/or smelly ears.
2.    Skin Allergies –   red skin, hair loss, and/or itching.
3.    Hot Spots -  a hairless, moist, painful area on the skin, often on the thigh area.
4.    Gastritis/Vomiting – farting and/or lack of appetite,  “throwing [...]