When you have a dog, things can go wrong – accidents happen; particularly when it’s a young and lively dog or when you take the dog on a trip. It’s important to know what to do if your dog finds itself in trouble. Poison When you think your dog has swallowed poison, immediately take it…
Month: March 2017
Vaccination and your dog
Vaccination help to keep your dog from contracting some serious diseases like rabies, distemper. What should you know about vaccination for your dog ? Why do you need to vaccinate your dog ? Vaccination helps to keep your dog healthy as it protects it against serious contagious diseases. Importantly, it also prevents the spreading of…
Healthy Dog healthy eating
Good nutrition for your dog is important; it makes for a happy and healthy dog and helps to prolong its life. But the bewildering choice in dog food available makes it difficult for the dog owner to choose the correct one. And then there’s the advice from nutrition experts and vets in the media, on…
Dog-proof your home
You want your dog to share your home with you, but still want to keep it reasonably tidy and clean and not smelling like dog. A good place to start is to make sure your dog is relatively clean when it gets in the home. An outdoor shower fitting for washing off muddy feet before…
When you lose a pet
Humans often live 70, 80 years, dogs seldom become older than 12 years. This means that dog owners inevitably have to deal with the death of their pet; often more than once. The loss can make you feel sad, or it can leave a devastating empty space in your life that you don’t…