Your Dog’s Anal Sacs – Pet tip 137

Have you ever watched your dog scooting or dragging its hind end along the ground and wondered, “What the heck is he/she doing?” Let me tell you – this dog is marking its territory! The dog makes use of two …

Dogs that Lack Confidence – Pet tip 209

Dogs are social creatures and they normally like to be around other people and other dogs. Even though they are generally social, they are also pack animals and every animal knows its place in the pack from the leader down …

Dewlaps and Dogs

The dewlap is defined as a flap of skin beneath the lower jaw. Fat is stored beneath the surface of the skin and if an animal has a fur coat, there will be fur covering the outside of the dewlap. …

Barley Banana Cookies

Dog treat recipe – Barley Banana Cookies – From Better Food for Dogs

NB: This recipe is for doggie treats. It should not constitute the primary diet of your dog, and is not suitable for cats.

Barley Banana Cookies

Makes …

Dogs and leg amputation

What would you do without a leg? It’s hard for most humans to imagine life without a leg. It would prevent us from doing many of the activities that we love to do. Many people have trouble dealing with the amputation emotionally and physically. Leg amputation is not common in people, which is a good thing, because it is a life-altering surgery. What would you think if you were told that leg amputations in dogs are not the same as leg amputations in people? Yes, the surgery is the same, but dogs rarely have the emotional or physical problems that people have. In fact, dogs adapt very well and surprisingly quickly to life on three legs!

Leg amputation means the total removal of the leg. It may be a front or a back leg. There are a few reasons you might decide to have your dog’s leg amputated. The three most common reasons are; cancer, damage, and cost. Many leg cancers are very aggressive and can destroy bones and muscles in the leg.

Proventricular Dilation Disease – PDD in Birds

Let’s say that lately you’ve been noticing that your bird isn’t feeling well. It’s lethargic, dull, and has ruffled feathers. Then you start noticing that it’s not getting better. In fact you’ve realized that even though it’s eating more, it …

Tip 87 – Cat bath – Bathing cats – Should I bathe my cat

There are some dissenting views on this issue but in general there is usually no reason to bathe your cat especially a shorthaired indoor cat. Cats spend a large percentage of their days grooming themselves and they are experts at …

Bathing dogs – Pet tip 148

Should I bathe my dog and how often should I bathe my dog are two common questions that many new dog owners wonder about. The answer will usually depend on the breed of dog as dogs with different types of …

Dog Grooming – Cat Grooming

A Groomer’s How To – by Candy Levine Doppert

Candy’s Tender Pawz Pet Grooming – Surrey, B.C.

“Grooming”….it’s more than just a ‘beauty session’ for your pet. Your pet’s personal groomer can play an intricate part in their health and …

Dog Training – Breed Differences

Breed Differences

Humans have been breeding dogs for at least 10,000 years. Dogs were originally bred for behavior and ability, such as hunting, herding, and guarding, but in the last 200 years they have been bred primarily for their size, …