How Can I Help my Dog Become Less Shy?

How Can I Help my Dog Become Less Shy?

If your dog is older than three months old and is shy you may have a hard time getting him to completely come out of his shell. A large part of that shyness is related to socialization. Socialization for puppies is between six and 12 weeks old, if during that time...

What Can I Do to Freshen my Pet’s Breath?

What Can I Do to Freshen my Pet’s Breath?

First, we have to figure out why your dog or cat has bad breath. Is it from tartar buildup on the teeth? If that is the case then the cure is usually a professional dental cleaning. If your pet has had his or her teeth cleaned recently and still has bad breath then...

Is a Dry Bath as Good as Bathing a Dog in a Tub?

Is a Dry Bath as Good as Bathing a Dog in a Tub?

A dry bath involves using powder to dry up moisture and nice smells to cover up odor. Dry baths do not actually clean, think of a dry baths as equivalent to pouring baking soda on a wine spill. The baking soda dry’s it up and cuts down on the smell but does not...

Is it Safe to Give my Dog Bones from the Table?

Is it Safe to Give my Dog Bones from the Table?

There's a can of worms. Usually bones from the table are cooked. There are some dogs who will eat them and have bits of bone go through their intestines, slice their intestines and cause horrible pain, if not death. Chicken bones are notorious for this and for this...

How Often Should I Feed my Pets per Day?

How Often Should I Feed my Pets per Day?

The answer to this question depends on the age of your pet and your lifestyle. Young animals, puppies and kittens, should be fed 3 to 4 times a day. Very small dogs, like Pomeranians, Chihuahuas and Yorkies, need to be fed more often as these puppies do not have the...

How Long Should I Expect my Indoor Cat to Live?

How Long Should I Expect my Indoor Cat to Live?

Living indoors is only one of the factors that affects longevity. Other factors that affect longevity include genetics, vaccines and medications, what your cat eats and what chemicals you use in the household. If everything is ideal it would be realistic to hope your...

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