Introducing a New Dog to Your Resident Dog
How to Introduce a New Dog to Your Dog Many people tend to get more than one pet whether it’s a dog, cat or bird. The trend to have a multi-pet household is sometimes linked to pet owners who feel their pet needs a companion. In reality, a lot of pets do enjoy the company […]
How to Become a Dog Groomer
Make Dog Grooming Your Career If you love dogs and think working with them each day would be fun, dog grooming is an excellent profession. Dog groomers do more than cut a dog’s hair. They check for mats, complete sanitary check-ups, and groom dogs so they turn out smelling and looking good. Experienced dog groomers […]
Giving Oral Medication to Pets
Administering Oral Medication to Dogs and Cats Pet owners will often come across the challenge of having to give oral medication to their dogs and cats whether it is antibiotics, post-surgery pain medication or otherwise. When you’re at the hospital, the veterinary assistant is responsible for pilling your pet. However, upon bringing your pet home, […]
How to Teach a Dog to Play Dead
Training Your Dog to Play Dead Of all the dog tricks that entertain onlookers, one of the most fun is the ol’ “Bang Bang” trick. The play dead trick is not only fun to do, but can also strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Some dogs may take a while to learn it […]
How to Teach Your Dog to Speak
Teach Your Dog to Speak “Speak” is a fun dog obedience exercise for you and your dog to enjoy–one that will be both entertaining and educational for your pet. Learning how to bark on command may be a little bit tricky for your dog at first, but it can be accomplished easily with dedication, repetition […]
MRSA Overview
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) What is MRSA? Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, or MRSA, is a type of bacteria that is resistant to some forms of antibiotics, particularly the cillin class of medications. Staph aureus is a common bacteria found on our skin and doesn’t usually present a problem.Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, For many years, […]
How to Groom a Double Coated Dog
Grooming the Double Coated Dog If you have a dog of the working or sporting breed, such as German Shepherds or Golden Retrievers, your dog may have a double coat of hair. If this is the case and your dog was outside doing the activity he was bred for, then the double coat probably wouldn’t […]
