Tag: Dog Care

Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.

Dogs do a lot of strange things leaving owners to wonder about their odd behaviors. If you’ve been wondering why do dogs shake their toys aggressively, I’ve got the answer! Humans domesticated dogs between 20,000 and 40,000 years ago. Through selective breeding, humans have been able to change just about every aspect of a dog’s genetic makeup. We have created bigger, stronger dogs than ever before. We’ve also created smaller breeds than ever before. Dogs that are faster, jump higher and even dogs that don’t shed have been developed by selective breeding over hundreds of years.

Have you ever really looked at your pet’s whiskers? They are much different than the hair on the rest of Fido’s body. Why do dogs have whiskers, and what do they do?

Are you tired of getting the same old gifts for your dog or the other canines on your holiday shopping list? Everyone buys their dogs treats, toys and maybe even a cute Christmas sweater, but these unique Christmas presents for your dog will add a little flare to your holiday!

Fall is officially here. The weather is getting cooler, the days are getting longer and the foliage is starting to change color here in Maine. Fall brings with it a lot of wonderful things, but there are also some fall dangers for dogs and cats that you should be aware of.

Every pet owner has gotten a face full of stinky dog breath from time to time. We love our pups, but that breath can make you gag! These easy home remedies for bad dog breath are simple and cheap.

Our pets today live much longer than they did a few decades ago, thanks to advancements in veterinary care and a variety of medicine, tools...

It's not uncommon to ask "How old is my dog?" But, it is virtually impossible to get an exact answer to this question. Here are some tips to help you.

Of course, we've all seen our dog with a stick in it's mouth; dogs love to play and fetch a stick. Many dogs will often...

Here's the situation: you have a female dog that isn't spayed. She hasn't had any unsupervised contact with uncastrated male dogs. She hasn't left your sight...

If you notice your dog drinking a lot of water, several reasons may cause this. Approximate estimates of how much water a dog should drink...

All pet parents know that a dog expresses their happiness with a wagging tail. A dog's tail is a big part of its body...