If you already have your Great Dane puppy, you may have noticed how extremely fast he is growing. When your puppy is around eight weeks old, you can pick him up and give him a good hug. At ten weeks the dog can hardly be lifted. This growth period is the most stressful time in a Danish puppy’s life as […]

If your puppy or mastiff dog is barking excessively, it could be due to many different things. He or she could get trapped or under a fence. He or she could be barking at other dogs in the neighborhood, or they could be feeling lonely and depressed. Dogs bark for many reasons. It would be impractical to think that your […]

Buying a puppy or dog from rescue centers shows humanity and a true dog lover. However, buying a puppy or dog from a breeder is a personal choice. A breeder in the true sense is one who loves dogs and breeds them solely to earn money. A responsible breeder will be more concerned with the welfare of a puppy than […]

Humans are the caretakers of our pets. It is our responsibility, our duty, not to go blindly to the vet for another rabies vaccine without questioning whether it is in the best interest of the animal or the doctor’s livelihood. Here are some facts you may not know about and how you can play an active role in your pet’s […]

Question: I just moved into my aunt’s house where she has this blue heel. He loves to come constantly and lick my legs. They told me that maybe it’s the salt we carry. Not only does he do it to me, but to everyone he can lick. Why does he do this? Answer: Dogs are normally oral. They use their […]

You need to know as much information as possible about any breed of dog before adopting one. And since the German Shepherd is a great dog, you need to know a lot of information about the German Shepherd before adopting or buying one! Not all dogs are the same. If you have never lived with a large dog or a […]

Scottish Fold cats have distinctive folded ears that tilt forward to lie against the head. These round, medium-sized cats have a short neck, large round eyes, sturdy legs, and a large, fluffy tail. Characteristics The coat of a Scottish Fold cat is of medium length, smooth and dense, with hair that falls away from the body and requires very little […]

With its beautiful coat, spoiled charm, and the way it is held, the Shih Tzu has been regarded by many as a royal pet. The furry coating they wear makes them so soft to the touch and unimaginably great for cuddling. It is no wonder that many pet owners, even those who do not own a dog of this breed, […]

When Frank Zaccari’s professional career brought his family to Seattle, his personal interest in women’s volleyball sought an opportunity for him to get involved in the University of Washington program: the Huskies. In “From the Ashes,” Frank Zaccari discusses in great detail the sequence of events that led to the success of University of Washington volleyball, as outlined in the […]

Large breed dogs such as German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Mastiffs, and Great Danes are predisposed to certain bone and joint problems such as hip dysplasia, osteochondrosis, and cruciate ligament rupture that could progress to osteoarthritis. These conditions will be briefly discussed below, followed by treatment recommendations. Hip dysplasia Hip dysplasia can occur at any stage in a dog’s life. The first […]