Get any of these images (or your own image) on a t-shirt or sweatshirt. Click on one of the images below to find out more...
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
dog-gonnit.com
Where dogs just want to have fun!
Secrets to Great Dog Health Care: Grooming Your Dog
Wouldn’t you rather learn how to deal with minor dog health problems BEFORE they become major ones? I know I would, because let’s face it, dogs are part of your family, and no one wants to see a part of your family get sick or even die.
Even if you’ve got the most easy-care dog in the world, she’ll still need some attention to be paid to her appearance every once in a while – so it’s worth spending a bit of time learning the best techniques for easy, stress-free grooming.
Secrets to Great Dog Health Care: External Parasites and Their Treatments
WHAT IS A PARASITE?
External parasites are pretty common among dogs. A parasite is an organism that lives off the resources your dog has to offer: namely, fresh blood (which most parasites drink) and a warm place to stay (in and on the skin and fur).
What are the common parasites that might affect my dog?
There are a wide range of parasites that affect dogs:
- Fleas – Ticks – Mites – Lice
Amputation of a Limb – When Amputation is Necessary
On a recent trip to the animal shelter when our family decided to adopt a dog, we noticed the perfect match for our family. He was a large mixed breed and although we were unsure of the breed we knew from the moment that we laid our eyes on him that he would fill our home with joy. There was one aspect our dog that his set him apart from the rest at the shelter, Sparky only had three legs.
First Aid – Safely Transporting an Injured Dog
If a dog has been injured and needs to be moved to assure its and your safety you will need to follow a few pointers to safely remove it from danger. You will need to first assess the injured dog’s injuries to determine how to keep from causing further damage.
A lot of severe injuries occur by dogs getting hit by vehicles. You will need to try to take the dog away from traffic or if it is walking or running, you might need to try to slow or stop traffic to keep the dog from becoming reinjured by a vehicle. Also, keep in mind an injured animal may bite so take precautions to prevent injury to yourself or others. A towel loosely wrapped around the muzzle, or even a shoestring will help keep the mouth closed.
XYLITOL: Danger or Delight For Dogs?
What is “xylitol”? Xylitol is a white crystal substance that looks and tastes like sugar. On food labels for people, xylitol is broadly classified as a carbohydrate.
For the purposes of human consumption, xylitol is very slowly absorbed and only partially utilized. These two characteristics contrast sharply to sugar. Because xylitol contains about 2.4 calories per gram, or 40% less than other carbohydrates, it has earned an official “reduced calorie” status.
Understanding the Flea Life Cycle
Fleas are a major nuisance for pets and their owners. Therefore, it is important to take steps to prevent an infestation from occurring. Once fleas do infest your pet and your home, getting rid of them can be a very difficult task. To better understand why it can be so difficult to prevent and treat fleas, it is helpful to understand the life cycle of the flea and how flea treatment and prevention products work.
The Flea Egg
Pet Massage
Have you ever had all of your stress melted away with the help of a simple massage? If so, you know how relaxing and soothing a massage can be. The same is true for your pet! In fact, may people are deciding to give their pets massages in order to help them heal more quickly from illness or injury as well as to provide them with an overall better sense of wellness.
The Benefits of Massage
Just as with humans, there are many benefits associated with giving a pet a massage. Some of the benefits of massaging your pet include:
Get any of these images (or your own image) on a t-shirt or sweatshirt. Click on one of the images below to find out more...
