Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disorder (DJD), is a condition that affects both humans and animals; dogs are no exception. From statistics, 8% to 20% of dogs in the UK have one form or another of OA. In this article, we have shared everything you need to know about this condition. What is…
For the most part when dogs are looked after properly and they are not prone to illness and disease they live a healthy life. There are times however
Shorthaired breeds of dogs have as many characteristics as what the long-haired ones do. The amount of care they may need can vary. As a result of the
One very important category of working dogs is the search and rescue dogs. These dogs have a specific mandate that they must fill. Their job is to tra
Detection dogs fall into the category of working dogs. They are sometimes called a sniffer dog which is because they are using their sense of smell to
Many people will educate themselves about how to care for puppies but what they may forget to do is to learn how to care for the older dogs. As a dog
Bringing a new puppy home for the first time is an exciting experience. It is also one that can become a little overwhelming not only for the family b
There are some individuals that don’t care for the long-haired breeds simply because of the work that is needed for the care of the coats of these ani
There are many different types of breeds of dogs. To make it easier these breeds have been divided into seven groups for identification purposes.
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Many people have the desire to become a dog owner. Before making such an important decision, it means giving it some very careful thought. Owning a dog comes with a big responsibility but also a lot of benefits. Benefits of Owning a Dog Everyone that wants to own a dog has their own reasons. Some…
