Dog Containment Systems

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How They Work Dog containment fences go by several names, such as electric dog fences or radio fences. They are sometimes referred to as an Invisible Fence®, although this is actually a brand name of underground fencing system. Whatever you call it, a dog containment system works by using three main components. The first is the boundary wire. In an underground system, the wire is buried beneath the ground. In an above-ground system, the wire may be pinned to the top of the earth with ground staples. The wire serves as the physical boundary that your dogs are not allowed to cross. The second component of a wireless fence is… Read More Continue Reading

Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails?

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According to certified veterinary behaviorist E’Lise Christensen Bell, just because a dog’s tail is wagging, this doesn’t mean it wants to be petted. She says that if you see stiffened muscles, dilated pupils, tense facial muscles or ears pinned forward or back, that you should back off. According to Animal Planet, dogs use their tails to communicate strong feelings such as agitation, annoyance and anger as well as happiness. This means that a person can get bitten by a dog that is wagging its tail. Bell says in order to figure out what the tail wag means, look at the direction it is wagging in. She says that studies show… Read More Continue Reading

Blood in My Dog’s Urine

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Blood in your dog’s urine can be caused by many conditions. One of the most common causes is a simple urinary tract infection with bacteria, which can cause bloody urine and straining. This condition is easily treated with a round of antibiotics, but if the infection comes back, then your veterinarian will suspect an underlying condition that is preventing the infection from being eradicated. Underlying conditions can be specific to the urinary tract or something that is affected the immune system so your dog’s body can’t fight the infection. Conditions that might cause a recurrent urinary tract infection and bloody urine in your dog include urinary stones, anatomic defects, bladder… Read More Continue Reading

Why is my Cat Throwing up Foam?

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It’s early in the morning, and you’ve stepped in it again: a little patch of clear or yellow-tinged foam, left by your cat. Vomiting bile, the foamy-stuff that your cat leaves behind after a retch-session, is very common and contrary to popular belief, is NOT normal, even if it is only infrequent. Why do cats throw up foam? There are many answers, all of which require the sleuthing skills of your local veterinarian. Before your appointment, however, there are questions you can ask yourself to try and figure out the trigger. How long has my cat been throwing up? Has your cat been throwing up foam for months, years, or… Read More Continue Reading

The Top 6 Best Dogs for a Small Apartment

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If you live in a small apartment, let’s face it. Size does matter. Some dogs are bigger and need more space to run around in, while others are content even in small spaces. Let’s take a look at some dogs who will work nicely for a small apartment. Yorkshire Terrier Yorkshire Terriers are the most popular toy dog breed in the United States. Their tiny size of only 7 pounds makes them perfect for apartment life. The Yorkie is a great lap dog, providing you give her a lot of attention. There are different types of personalities within this breed. Some Yorkies are cuddly and perky, wanting to follow around… Read More Continue Reading

Want a Clone of Your Dog?

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Would you Clone your Dog? People handle losing their pets in very different manners. Some live their lives as normal, just going on. Others cry for a while, reminiscing about all of the good times they had with the dog. Some others may choose to run out and get a replacement dog. Everyone is different, so there is no right or wrong way to handle it. With that being said, there are some people who are ready to resort to extreme actions to make up for their loss: people who have their dog cloned. There is a controversial biotech laboratory located in South Korea named Sooam that is willing to… Read More Continue Reading

Man saves his dog from his burning home ‘He would have died in there’

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A man from Newcastle saved his dog “Ditch” on Tuesday. He ran into his burning house to save him. Mark Woodbury went to a nearby store to grab some fishing supplies, and when he returned home his house was in flames, “The first thing I thought of was Ditch. There was no way I was going to let my dog burn to death,” Mark said. He ran into the house but was forced back 2 times due to the heat and smoke, finally on the third time Mr. Woodbury tripped over Ditch, He grabbed his rescue dog and took him to his driveway to resuscitate him. A paramedic that soon… Read More Continue Reading

Coprophagia: That’s just Nasty! When dogs eat their own poop

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Eating poop has got to be one of the most disgusting habits in which dogs engage. Eating poop, otherwise known as coprophagia, is a common natural behavior that compels dogs to consume feces, which is naturally disgusting to their human companions. If your dog engages in this behavior, you may be wondering why, and more importantly, how can you get him to stop. Coprophagia is a natural instinct Mother dogs eat their puppie’s feces to hide them from predators, and it is common for puppies to taste and try to eat it.  Not only that, at least one of the puppies will be the clean up dog, otherwise known as… Read More Continue Reading