Whether you own a regal looking Afghan hound, an excitable Pomeranian or a family friendly Labrador, there are some basic dog care routines that all dog owners must adhere to. While some breeds that are rare or highly pedigreed may need a specially prescribed diet or special grooming practices, generally dogs need you to [...]

Owning a dog is a serious responsibility, one that should not be taken lightly. But what exactly does being a responsible dog owner mean? Well, when broken down, it is easy, but it does involve a few different elements.
First of all, you’ve got to make sure that your dog does not become a [...]

Going out of town? A boarding kennel can give your pet quality care—and can give you peace of mind.
Pros and cons of using a boarding kennel
Your pet depends on you to take good care of her—even when you have to be out of town. Friends and neighbors may not have the experience or time to [...]

Because cats exercise isometrically (by stretching), and because they are not ‘pack animals’ that need, or enjoy, the company of other animals (as dogs do), they do not necessarily require separate exercise areas, but are content when housed in roomy primary enclosures. However, some kennels also provide ‘play areas’ for those cats that appear [...]

There’s a lot of debate about why dogs eat grass. Some dogs seem to act like mini lawnmowers, eating grass at every opportunity. Others dogs eat grass only occasionally, subsequently throwing it up.
So do dogs eat grass to throw up? This is a debatable issue. This author has observed her dog fling himself at the [...]