Changing dog foods can be problematic for many people and for their dogs. To change or not to change? And, if you do change dog food, there’s no guarantee that the new food will be any better for your dog than the food you were previously using. How do you know if you should change…
People often have different ideas about what constitutes medium-sized dogs so discussions can become confusing. For the purposes of this article, medium dogs will be defined as dogs that are about 13 to 24 inches tall and weigh between 35 and 65 pounds. You could argue that dogs from 50 to 65 pounds are medium-large,…
Prostate cancer is a disease of elderly dogs, affecting dogs between 8 and 10 years of age. It’s not a common disease; studies suggest that the incidence of this type of cancer is only 0.6%. Although it is rare, when it does occur the prognosis is poor. What is the Prostate Gland? The Prostate gland…
The English Setter is one of the most beautiful and graceful of all dogs. These elegant dogs have been working bird dogs since at least the 16th century and there is evidence to suggest that they may date back a couple of hundred years prior to that time. Today the English Setter is primarily an…
We have all done it. One day everything seems fine and the next we see our dog playing with the other dogs at the park and realize that he has an entire roll of extra padding jiggling along beside him as he runs. Your dog is fat! How did it happen before your very eyes?…
Imagine the state of your mouth if you never brushed your teeth and never visited the dentist – yuck! Bad breath, plaque, tartar, gingivitis, periodontal disease, and painful broken or loose teeth can all be left undiagnosed and untreated when routine dental care is ignored. And don’t forget that your dog’s mouth is connected to the…
The short answer to ‘How long do dogs live’ is not long enough! The heartache of bringing a dog, or any pet for that matter, into your life as a friend, companion, and member of the family is that their lives are too short. Even if they outlive the breed expectations, time moves too quickly,…
Everyone has their favorite dog breed. In the United States, the most common dog breeds have remained mostly the same for many years. The Labrador Retriever has been the most popular breed in terms of registrations with the American Kennel Club for over 20 years. Most of the top five breeds have been popular for…
The decision to buy a dog for the very first time is one that children usually identify with. Adults who are the moms and dads of these children usually know what it means. In a word: responsibility. After all, who, as a child, hasn’t promised faithfully to look after the little puppy you want, forever…
Have you ever visited a shelter and looked at all the sad faces of the dogs? If so, you probably wondered about the reasons why people surrender their dogs in the first place. After all, the human-canine relationship usually begins with so much promise and excitement that it is hard to imagine it deteriorating badly…
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A diagnosis of cancer is devastating to a dog owner, but it is not necessarily a death sentence for the dog. Cancer is usually detected when it either forms a distinct tumor that’s quite noticeable, or it leads to organ failure and its associated symptoms. For example, a kidney tumor in a dog may cause…