Category: Dogs

In 2013, a grey and white American Pit Bull Terrier named Gucci disappeared from the Kelly family’s yard in San Antonio, Texas. This was quite upsetting because they were set to move to Norfolk, Virginia two weeks later. To try and find their dog, the Kelly’s made fliers and searched all over the neighborhood, but Gucci was nowhere to be found. They began to suspect that someone may have taken him. Ayana Kelly explains, “We were devastated. We really felt like we left a family member behind.” The Kelly family moved to Norfolk, Virginia as planned. Three years passed, and the Kelly’s assumed they would never see their Gucci again.… Read More Continue Reading

Having new puppies in your home is a joyful and rewarding experience. However, just like babies, newborn puppies require special care for their health and happiness. Though the puppies are cared for by their mothers, some females don’t produce enough milk for their young. Sometimes, puppies become separated from their mothers, and others may be rejected by them. Particularly in cases like these, newborn puppies need special care from their humans. During their first few weeks of life, the primary needs of puppies are to be fed, to stay warm and develop social skills. Feeding a Newborn Puppy During the first 4 weeks of life, puppies get all the nutrition… Read More Continue Reading

Is your dog making your yard full of craters? Before you judge him or her too harshly, you should know that it is in your dog’s nature to do so. Relatives of wild dogs dig dens to raise their pups. Your dog is not digging to be spiteful. According to the Humane Society of the United States, dogs that dig are either seeking to be entertained, looking for prey, seeking comfort or protection, trying to escape, or looking for attention. In order to stop your dog from digging, you first need to identify why they are doing it in the first place. Looking for Entertainment Some dogs that dig are… Read More Continue Reading

Perhaps you already have a dog and want to bring a cat into your family, or vice versa. Despite what is shown in cartoons, cats and dogs can get along. However, it takes a bit of preparation and planning to make them cohabitate successfully. According to the experts at Vetstreet, you shouldn’t just put the two of them in the same room and assume it will all work out somehow. Keep in mind that the initial introduction can be particularly dangerous for the cat. If your cat sees the dog and starts to run, the dog may see the cat as prey and naturally chase her. Consider the Breed Let’s… Read More Continue Reading

Do you ever feel like when people tell you the name of their dog, you are hearing the same names over and over? Maybe because you are. Just like names for human babies, different puppy names gain a following, while others slowly fade out. According to research conducted by Vetstreet, here are the most popular puppy names out of their 1,512,750 possibilities. Top 10 Female Puppy Names You are unlikely to be surprised that Bella still reigned at #1 in 2015. It has held that position since all the way back to 2006. It just so happens that in that same year, Twilight came out, starring Bella as its main… Read More Continue Reading

Dogs are wondrous creatures, particularly due to their keen sense of smell. Thanks to their 220 million scent receptors, dogs are able to smell things we can only imagine. Did you know that there are dogs who have been able to smell medical conditions before doctors were even aware of them? Dogs are able to detect the smallest of changes in the human body, from a small shift in our hormones to our cells releasing VOC’s, or volatile organic compounds that cancer cells release. It is just now becoming understood how dogs are able to do this, and how dogs can help medical science. Let’s take a look at different… Read More Continue Reading

Did you know that dogs and other pets can play a valuable role in healing people with special needs? In the field of pet therapy, dogs can help people with a variety of physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Let’s talk about some of the qualities of therapy dogs that make them so beneficial to those that need them, according to pet experts Doctors Foster and Smith. First of all, their physical appearance is warm and fuzzy, and they are full of life. Just holding and petting a therapy dog can provide a great deal of comfort. Pets never judge or criticize their owners. It doesn’t matter what mistakes you may… Read More Continue Reading

Quickly growing in popularity, dog agility training is a fantastic outlet for your dog’s abundant energy supply. Agility training will get your dog into the best shape of his life. It will also increase your dog’s mental acuity through problem solving. Dogs that are properly exercised and happy are much less likely to participate in destructive behaviors. With so much activity to keep him occupied, your dog will be in a better mood later, likely just wanting to relax. Before we get started, you should know that not all dog breeds will excel at agility training. For example, very large dog breeds such as Great Danes, St. Bernards or Mastiffs… Read More Continue Reading

Dogs enjoy getting up on the furniture, because just like us, they enjoy having a place to comfortably rest. Furniture and beds have high levels of human smells on them. Dogs who wish to bond closely to their owners find this smell irresistible. Dogs also enjoy being able to see the room from a higher perspective, as they can see dogs walking by outside and other interesting sights. They are also able to get away from events happening on the floor, like children playing. What if you don’t like the idea of your doggie lounging on your beautiful furniture? Vetstreet gives some advice on how to train your dog to… Read More Continue Reading