I have recently given a home to a dog called Cassie. She was living in a local animal sanctuary and as soon as I saw her I knew that she was the dog for me and my family. To say she was a bit of a handful to start with is an understatement, however she […]
Ringworm - Ewww! Just the name conjures up images of a long worm weaving a ring under your skin. In fact, ringworm is not a worm at all, it is actually caused by a fungus which is highly contagious.
In humans, ringworm is a ring shaped red rash on the skin, but in your […]
The 10 Greatest Puppy Training Tips of All Time
According to Dog Training Experts
10) When trying to settle a puppy into a new home, providing them with a warm hot water bottle and placing a ticking clock in the room where they sleep will help to replicate the body heat and heartbeat of their litter mates […]
Mast cell tumors are common on or just under the skin of dogs.
Any breed of dog can develop a mast cell tumor (MCT), but
certain breeds are predisposed, including Boxers, bulldogs,
pugs, Boston terriers, golden retrievers, and cocker spaniels.
Mast cells are normal cells within the body that are responsible
for responding to allergic reactions. For example, if you […]
Some people have horses they don’t dare tie. Why? Because they break their halters and/or crossties. So what is a person to do in their horse training practices?
My first suggestion is to get a rope halter. But not just any ol’ rope halter. Get one of those rope halters that are thin because they cut […]