Dog 360

Are you looking to buy cheap dog insurance? Dog health care is becoming increasingly more important if you want the best medical treatment for your dog. Insurance will cover the vet’s bills should your pet fall ill or receive an injury. Your dog’s insurance could save you thousands of pounds.

We've all heard the old saying "idle hands are the devil's tools." The popularity of the adage stems from its validity. Those who are not able to keep themselves busy are far more apt to fill their time with inappropriate acts. If re-written to apply to man's best friend, the notion that "idle paws are the devil's tools" would ring true, as well. A dog who is not sufficiently engaged in physical activity is far more likely to present behavioral challenges.

Lots and lots of sleep. Your pup won’t feel like doing much besides laying around during his postoperative recovery period, so do your best to be patient and tolerant of any accidents that might occur during this phase. Try to make a special effort to pet him regularly and talk to him as this can get his spirits up and help him recover more quickly. While a little licking is certain to occur, let your vet know if it gets out of hand. Too much licking can loosen or remove stitches and cause infection, so your veterinarian may want to use a surgical collar (the plastic doohickey that looks like a satellite dish) to keep it under control.

What he should eat and what he will eat are two very different topics, but you can do your best to try and regulate it. If you’re getting a puppy from a breeder, he’s probably between six and eight weeks old. This means that the breeder has done the hard work in getting your pup through breastfeeding as well as weaning him from milk and starting him on more grown-up food. Be certain to ask whoever has been caring for your puppy, whether a breeder or a shelter, what type of food he or she has been giving the puppy. If possible, try to stick to the same brand and type. For the first week or two, you can also stick to the same feeding schedule and amount to keep the disruption in your puppy’s life at a minimum.

A distinguishing feature of human intelligence is our ability to understand the goals and intentions of others. This ability develops gradually during infancy, and the extent to which it is present in other animals is an intriguing question

ER – Doggie Style

chilling out and caring for your dog in emergencies
It’s impossible to keep your dog out of trouble. He’s adventurous, curious, and energetic. In other words, he’s a recipe for trouble, but that’s why you love him. Rather than attempting the impossible, keep yourself prepared for emergencies with a properly stocked first aid kit and knowledge about what to do in the most common urgent situations.

No, but you can certainly make the years you have left with him more comfortable. Make it a priority to spend more time with him. During that time, give him casual examinations by running your hands over his coat and checking for lumps on and below his skin. If you notice discharge from any area – particularly if it smells or has an odd texture – call your veterinarian immediately.

There’s not much you can do. It’s not because he’s misbehaving or forgot how he was trained, it’s
because he can’t help it. This is again similar to what happens in humans – as they age, their bladders become less and less effective. Lack of control is a common side effect. Believe it or not, this is possibly more stressful for him than for you.

Yes and no. There’s really no need to change your dog’s food unless you notice extreme weight gain or loss, that it seems to hurt his teeth, or your vet says he needs an extra amount of certain vitamins. But even if you don’t change his food, you’ll probably want to invest in a monthly dose of vitamin supplements for aging dogs. Talk to your vet to find out which is best for your dog, then make sure he gets one every morning. This should help his new nutritional
needs for the most part.

Grief is completely natural, especially when it comes to a beloved family member. That’s what your dog is, right?
Encourage your children to cry if they need to, and don’t be ashamed to do so yourself. If you’ve made the decision to euthanize your dog, your veterinarian may give you the option of going into the room and staying with your dog during her last few moments.

Our Buster (small black poodle) is a very greedy dog. When somebody comes to our home, my sister says to him: "Buster, let's go to eat all food in your dish, or our guest will eat it himself."

Police in Portugal leading the search for missing British girl Madeleine McCann have rejected an offer from British sniffer dog teams it is reported.

Ming is a young adult Shar Pei. He was stranded in the house with his owner for three days after she died.

In today's world, working dogs are a fact of life. These dogs selflessly provide a service to their masters and their communities and are rewarded with adoration and praise. Police dogs provide such an important service that, in some areas, the killing of a police animal is just as serious an offense as murdering an officer of the law. That in itself is quite a tribute to the work these animals perform.

1 An early start
"The early bird catches the worm" is a popular old saying. So also when you start training early in the life of your pup. The positive effects of training get reinforced. Lessons taught early
in life are easily learned.

So you've got a new dog and you're wondering what to feed him. The market is full of commercial diets, and you've heard that some people feed their dogs raw meat. What should you do?