Documents tagged 'Dogs'

Break the Stereotypes About Dogs

Author: Ian Spellfield Subscribe to users feed

Published: 26/02/2008

Many of the stories you've heard about particular breeds of dogs are just myths. Take the American Pit Bull Terrier (Pit Bull), for example. Do you think they're vicious, or killers? If so, you're not alone; many countries have restrictive laws about breeding and muzzling these dogs. But this...

Reduce Work Related Stress with Your Pet

Author: Ian Spellfield Subscribe to users feed

Published: 26/02/2008

If you have a pet pooch, you're probably already familiar with the benefits of dog ownership. Owning a dog means that you get to form a loving relationship that will last for years to come. Dogs can enrich the lives of individuals and families alike, improving emotional and psychological health,...

Pacemakers Are Now Commonly Available For Dogs

Author: Matthew Homfray Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/02/2008

Many people know someone who has had a pacemaker implanted for a cardiac rhythm disturbance. Like so many treatments, this has now made the switch from human to veterinary medicine and pacemakers are widely available for implantation into dogs that would otherwise be reliant on less effective...

Bad Dog Food: The Rise of Cancer in Dogs

Author: Darren Craddock Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/02/2008

They say that dogs are a man's best friend. It's true, isn't it? There is nothing better than waking up to slobbery kisses first thing in the morning, or getting jumped in the excitement of you coming home to your dog. Dogs absolutely love their owners and the owner's love their dogs and...

Pet Phobia

Author: Jonathon Hardcastle Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/02/2008

Fear is a natural feeling, people can fear different things all the time and this fear can be a result of any circumstance. When this fear turns into something beyond a normal phase and takes a different, much severe form then it turns into a phobia. Phobias are defined as an abnormal fear that...

Most Commonly Kept Pets

Author: Jonathon Hardcastle Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/02/2008

People have found shelter and comfort in pets since the beginning of time. Animals have been man's best friend, protector and a source of great pleasure. Dogs, cats, parrots, birds, rabbits and horses are the most commonly kept pets. In societies people keep undisruptive animals. Hardly any house...

Pet Health Issue: Young Pets, Overweight Pets, and Older Pets, During the Summer

Author: Derek Wood Subscribe to users feed

Published: 06/02/2008

The statistics of pet ownership has been climbing for years. Every day many more people go out and become new pet owners, and some of us have had pets longer then some jobs or even marriages. Regardless of how long you have had your pet, you will have to deal with at least two of the issues I am...

Why Perfume Became So Popular?

Author: Roberto Sedycias Subscribe to users feed

Published: 03/02/2008

This is a question asked my many of us who are allergic to strong perfume fragrances. Perhaps the belief that perfume acts as an aphrodisiac holds its own to other more practical reasons to use these aromas. Historically, perfume can be traced to the early Egyptians who mixed smoldering...

Labradoodles and Goldendoodles, A new breed of dogs.

Author: Ruth Bird Subscribe to users feed

Published: 03/02/2008

A fellow blogger was always mentioning "puggles" to me. Then one day I went for a walk with my 3 dogs and my neighbour and her dog. She mentioned the labradoodles and goldendoodles to me. She had seen them on a t.v. show. So, I decided to do some investigating. For those who want...

Breed Of Dogs

Author: Ruth Bird Subscribe to users feed

Published: 03/02/2008

When I was a child, I had a beagle. I love beagles. When I married, and we both worked, I had miniature long haired dachshunds...they were amazing little fellas.And now, that I am home and my husband is home battling MS, we have 3 large dogs, 2 black labs and 1 golden retriever.The right breed at...