Pet health is an important topic for any pet owner. Pets occasionally get sick and need medical care, but taking good care of your pet throughout his life can help prevent many illnesses, and help him live longer with fewer vet bills. Follow these pet health tips for a happy, healthy pet.

Get Your Pet Vaccinated

Vaccinations are one of the best things you can do to safeguard your pet’s health and your own. Some animal diseases, like rabies, can be transmitted to humans and cause severe, even deadly, illness. Others, like parvo and distemper, aren’t contagious to humans, but they can … read more

One of the very most important things that you need to keep in mind when you’re selecting a dog is how to go about choosing a dog breed for you and your family. While all dogs share certain traits and characteristics, different breeds vary tremendously, from their size and activity level to the amount of health care they’ll require and even their personalities. By being informed about what each breed that you’re considering offers, as well as what you’re looking for in a pet, you’ll be best able to pick a dog breed that will work well in your household.

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Puppy raising can be delightful and stressful, but it is the most important time in your dog’s life. The way you raise your puppy can help determine its personality later on, creating problems, or preventing them before they start. Here are some puppy raising tips to help.

Keep Your Puppy Calm

When you first bring your new puppy home, you and your family will be tempted to get the dog excited, or to all crowd around him at once, vying for attention. Your new puppy could be scared or upset by this, which creates the exact wrong impression of his new home. … read more

The holidays are a time for fun, family and friends and for millions of people across the world, they wouldn’t be the same without their favorite four-legged holiday pet. While it can be a joy to share the holidays with your favorite pet, there are some safety precautions that every pet-lover must keep in mind to get through the holidays as safely and happily as possible.

Skip the Tinsel

Pets love tinsel. There is something about that sparkly, fragile stuff that pets—especially of the feline persuasion—can’t seem to get enough of. As nice as it is to look at, it can be … read more

Pet grief support groups are very helpful and should be considered if you’ve lost your pet. Losing a pet is like losing a family member for some people, and you can get over this by seeking advice and support from others that may offer help and tips.

Join a Support Group

A support group that deals with people that have lost their pets may be the place where you can find means of overcoming your loss. These support groups are mediated by a therapist that will know how to help you and the others in the group cope with the loss and … read more

When you’re traveling with dogs, it’s important to keep in mind that your pet will need some special attention to make sure that he’s safe and comfortable. Dogs can safely travel in many different ways, but flying is likely to be one of the more difficult. This is owing in most part to the extra protocol that you’ll have to go through with the airlines and at airports to ensure that you and your dog are able to board the plane together. If you’re planning to fly with dogs, follow these tips to ensure that your travel experience is as … read more

A pet treatment may involve treating the pet, but also treating his environment, especially if he is affected by allergies, infections or parasites. Treating the carpets should focus on a number of aspects such as removing the parasites, dander or infectious agents, removing stains and removing the odors.

Remove Dander and Infectious Agents

Pets may carry a number of infectious agents that may be a threat for other pets in the house or may also be zoonotic (i.e. the ringworm fungal infection), which means that these can be transmitted to humans as well. Consequently, the most important thing to consider when cleaning … read more

Puppy dog training can start as soon as you bring home your puppy. Though a young puppy may not have the concentration necessary to master more difficult commands, you can immediately begin to teach them what the rules are around your home.

Keep It Positive

Decades ago, when punishment training was our only training option, owners were advised to keep their puppies out of training until six months. Before then, they just couldn’t handle the punishments.

Now that we have positive training, puppies of any age can and should begin training. Puppies respond well to praise, petting, treats and toys, so you have … read more

A lost cat may be a great deal of stress for you, but you need to keep your calm and try to do everything in your power to find your pet. There are a few steps that you can follow to track down your cat. You may also seek help from others; you will be surprised to see how helpful people can be.

1. Call Shelters

The first thing you can do when you see your cat is missing is to call the shelters and humane societies in your area to see if they have recently found a cat matching the description … read more

The Basenji dog was accepted into the American Kennel Club in 1943, and the breed is known for its courage, speed and intelligence.

The Basenji Breed

A Basenji is a member of the sighthound family that rarely, if ever, barks, but rather emits an odd yodeling sound. Small, shorthaired, elegant with erect ears, graceful neck and a tightly curled tail, a Basenji typically weighs around 20 to 24 pounds and stands at 17 inches tall. An athletic dog, deceptively powerful for his size, a Basenji can maintain a graceful, confident gait, just skimming the ground at top speed. Being an expert climber, … read more