Everyone probably knows that if you cut a dog’s nails too far back, you can cause bleeding. Once you learn how to spot the quick, you’ll be fine - and cutting your dog... Read more

Just like us, our dogs are getting fatter. And, just like with us, dog obesity is a serious health risk. But why is this problem spreading, what are the risks of dob obesity, and what can be... Read more

How to Clip Your Dog at Home For most dog breeds, you need only brush the coat, but some other breeds also need to have at least some of their fur clipped. Shih Tzus, Poodles and other breed... Read more

It’s a lot more pleasant than it sounds. B.A.R.F. stands for either Biologically Appropriate Raw Food, or Bones And Raw Food. The first of those two is the more appropriate definition,... Read more

Sure-Fire Flea and Tick Control Everybody knows that fleas and ticks are more than just a bother - they’re a danger to your whole family. Frontline for dogs is an affordable, lea... Read more

The Best Dog Clippers, Dog Brushes, Bath Supplies, etc Keep your dog in prime condition with the best dog grooming supplies. Find dog grooming supplies at low prices without sacrificing the... Read more

  At one point in time, I had to look into these dog pet insurance questions myself. When I was building this website, I dug out my old notes, and compiled what I learned, because it se... Read more

  Arthritis, in dogs or in people, is a condition where the joints swell together. Arthritis in dogs is most common in the leg joints. This fairly common condition causes stiffness and... Read more

The Short Answer: Yes.   Bob Barker was right all along. Every time an unexpected litter of puppies comes into the world, even if those particular puppies go to a good home, that same n... Read more

Frequently Asked Questions When you get a puppy, please factor in the cost of puppy shots. Without the complete round of vaccinations and follow-up boosters, your dog is at risk. Your vet wi... Read more

  No matter the breed of dog, eye problems can become serious very quickly. No matter how clean or well-suited the environment, every dog needs regular eye cleanings. Preventing dog eye... Read more

  If you’ve read through my dog breed information, you’ll notice that almost every breed of dog is vulnerable to the hereditary bone condition called hip dysplasia. In short... Read more

  First off, some of you might be wondering just what “hypoallergenic” means, and why hypoallergenic dogs are good for allergy sufferers. A hypoallergenic dog just means it... Read more

It Could Be Nothing, or Could Be a Big Deal How to Tell the Difference, and What to Do Just like us, sometimes your dog’s stomach just doesn’t want to keep food down. Isolated in... Read more

Nobody wants to see their dog having a seizure, but let’s put that aside and learn for a moment. There are some safety tips you can learn to prevent injuries during a dog seizure, and... Read more

  Dogs have a strong breeding drive - as anyone who’s owned an unspayed female dog will know. Here, I’ll go over everything involved in dog pregnancy (aside from conce... Read more

Unfortunately, this isn’t an article about having a great time at the dog park. Dog hot spots are usually caused by an infection, often due to water being trapped under the fur. They... Read more

This article is about the basics of dog grooming. For more details about specific dog grooming topics, click a link below: Bathing Your Dog Brushing Your Dog Cutting Your Dog’s Nails D... Read more

How to Identify Them, How to Treat Them Dogs will always have a certain amount of microbes growing in their ears, but for various reasons, you can end up dealing with a dog ear infection. Do... Read more

Proper dog dental care is a lot more important than just the smell of your best friend’s breath. If allowed to run rampant, dental care problems can cause your dog to lose his teeth or... Read more

What Causes It, How to Treat It Ordinary diarrhea in dogs is no big deal if it only lasts a day or two, but once in a while it’s a sign of a more serious problem. If it goes on for mor... Read more

Dog skin problems are a very common category of complaint, as any experienced dog lover will already know. Their skin can be finicky about every aspect of their surroundings. In fact, dog sk... Read more

What is it, and what do you do about it? Few diagnoses cause as much fear as cancer. But when a loved one, such as your dog, develops any form of cancer, the first thing to do is to follow t... Read more

How to Brush Your Dog, Brushing Schedule, and Why Brush Anyway? The Importance of Brushing Your Dog Brushing your dog is so important, that if he was in the wild, his pack mates would be doi... Read more

Less Hassles and Better Benefits Bathing your dog is easily the most exciting part of dog grooming - quick game of dodge the flying water, anyone? Let me help you get the most benefit... Read more