the Dog House

by Colin Philips
Dogs are very curious animals and as omnivores and natural scavengers, can get into and eat just about anything. However, there are many toxic substances found in your home that could potentially kill your dog. The following is a list of ten common household substances that you should make sure to keep […]

by Terrie C.
Age affects our pets just as it does humans. Osteoarthritis is the main culprit, and any pet can be affected by it. More so in our canine and feline friends, and usually gets worse as the animal ages. Osteoarthritis is a chronic arthritis, which is slow and progresses over time and usually […]

by Dr. John Rappaport
Although it’s often overlooked, grooming is an important part of your dog’s health and wellness program. Here are some of the most frequently asked dog grooming questions our experts at PetPlace.com are asked by their 600,000 visitors per month:
1. When should I start grooming my dog?
Start regular grooming when you first bring […]

by John Mailer
There are five basic steps when it comes to changing your dog’s diet. They are as follows:
Step 1: lf a dog is in a new environment, has a new owner, or is being required to undergo some other emotional or physical strain, dog food changes should be postponed until the stress has been […]

by Mike A. Jones
It is crucial to learn how to take care of a dog well before taking ownership. A dog requires a serious investment of the following resources:
1. Time 2. Energy 3. Finances
By the time you finish reading this article, the first level of your education on how to take care of a dog […]

by Bob Janeway
Most experts say that all dogs evolved from wolves and that they only became domesticated between 11,000 and 24,000 years ago. Ever since, people have started selecting to breed more than 500 breeds of dogs.
DOG CARE 101
Other than being social animals, dogs are indeed good animal companions for various reasons. Aside from being […]

by Terry Edwards
I talk to a lot of people about diabetes and it seems that rarely do people give any thought at all about diabetes in dogs. Canine diabetes is on the increase to be sure. There is really no difference with diabetes in people as it is in dogs, cats, or other animals. What […]

by Maxine Glass
You let them sleep in your bed when you shouldn’t. You stay up all night with them during thunderstorms. You constantly clean up after the little messes they leave around the house. And you’re always forgiving them when they get into trouble. You know you’d do anything for your pet, (don’t even pretend […]

by Pj Germain
Gastric torsion is seen most often in large breeds including the Great Dane and Bloodhound as well as some of the intermediate size breeds. Torsion of the stomach is the abnormal positioning of the stomach caused by the stomach rotation about its axis. This is better explained as a mechanical twist of the […]

by Valerie Goettsch
Dogs are wonderful, loyal companions and an integral part of our families. Time flies, though, and in a few short years we start seeing changes in our faithful friends. There may be white hair around their muzzle, they may be less active and energetic, and they may be a little slow getting up. […]