Most dog owners have looked down at their furry friends at one time or another and wondered what was going on inside their heads. The answer may surprise you. One might assume — given their penchant for chasing their tails, barking at imaginary threats and licking themselves in some unsanitary places — that dogs don’t use their brains much. On …
Three years ago, my wife and I moved from the UK to Indonesia where my she had gotten a job in a private school. One year later, we rescued a 4-year-old cat, we called her Perdu, French for ‘lost’. We lived just outside Indonesia’s capital city, Jakarta, a place where there are a lot of stray cats. They were badly …
When a person decides to receive a pet in his life, he must understand that he is under the obligation to assume that taking care of the life and welfare of a pet is a complete responsibility, since he is assuming that he will ensure his health, for his happiness and his best condition of life. This happens when you …
Fleas and ticks usually do the most damage in spring, so you should prepare yourself by learning some of the most common flea facts that could help save your pets from a possible infestation. Acquiring this knowledge would help you choose the right treatment for the different stages of the fleas life cycle which are as follows: Adult fleas get …
While you are excited about camping in the woods, on one hand, you are also anxious about leaving behind your furry companion in the house, on the other. Just that you know dogs love outdoors as much as you do, if not more. So instead of leaving behind your best buddy to keep pinning for you, just think about all …
Do dogs and cats really hate each other? It is hard to be certain. Dogs love having fun and chasing almost about anything that moves and the reaction of cats to a dog chasing them is quite normal. Even you would run away screaming if a dog chases after you. Maybe you have heard of the phrase “fight like cat …
It is amazing how much dogs resemble us, and you realize that more when they sneeze. Because there is nothing more human-like than sneezing. But that can be said for a lot of different species since sneezing is not exclusive to dogs and it is very common among animals. What I love most about dogs’ sneezing is that they don’t …
The good news is, dog ear infections are common and easily treatable. The bad news is, they cause your pup pain and discomfort. If your pooch has floppy ears, likes to swim a lot, or has allergies, then you have had to visit the vet a couple of times due to canine ear infections. Sadly, like toddlers, our dogs have …
Puppies and most young animals are naturally made to get used to their everyday surroundings and to their environment until they reach a certain age. When they reach that “sensitive” age they tend to become a lot more suspicious of things they are not familiar with, and of the things they haven’t yet experienced. Puppy Socialization allows a puppy to …
THE HANDSOME COMPANION DOG IN A PORTRAIT The German Shepherd Dog is probably one of the world’s most famous dog breeds. Here in the profile, you will learn everything about the history, character, and attitude of the breed. Origin & History of the German Shepherd Dog The German Shepherd Dog is one of the oldest dog breeds in Germany. Already …