Today, poodles are thought to be a French dog breed. However, it is believed that they were originally bred in Germany, where they were used as water dogs (waterfowl retrievers). Despite the…
Category: Pets
Poodle bite: you have to stop it, seriously
Poodles are very cute dogs. They seem to be made just for play or as an ornament. Poodles look so cute that owners often ignore a problem that most poodles carry to…
Maternal instinct in male cats
My good kissing cat (the subject of my article, “How to Teach a Cat to Kiss”) is a five-year-old neutered mongrel. When another kitten took refuge in my house, I was worried…
Finding a herbivorous pet for a herbivorous person
As a vegan, I welcome a herbivorous pet of any kind into my home. While I have trouble with the natural order of the circle of life, I find myself unable to…
How to recognize canine anemia in Boston Terriers
In January of this year, my Boston Terrier – Rose contracted hemolytic anemia. The cause of her anemia is still unknown. Because I didn’t recognize his anemia fast enough, it almost cost…
Caring for Your Rhinoceros Iguanas: Some Helpful Tips
One of the largest iguanas of all, rhinoceros iguanas can reach four feet in length. Its name is attributed to the three horn-shaped growths at the end of its nose. They are…
Tips for Starting Your Own Golden Retriever Breeding Business
If you are a dog lover and have reserved a special place in your heart for the golden retriever breed, you can make the decision to dedicate yourself to improving the breed….
Hypoallergenic Dogs – Is This Your Dog?
When we talk about hypoallergenic dogs, we mean that they have less or less tendency to cause allergies or allergic reactions among allergic people. It has been estimated that approximately 10% of…
Owning a dog can be fun when raised properly
Sometimes I hate mornings. You see, I have dogs. There is a right way to raise and train pets and a wrong way. Go the wrong way and believe me, it will…
Forced exercise of your puppy or dog can cause serious injury and permanent damage
How many times have you heard, “We have the puppy or the dog, to go jogging with me or my …” Many exercise enthusiasts would love nothing more than exercising with their…