by Robert Hart Buying a puppy can be likened to buying a used car. When the cars history is not known, smart shoppers demand a Car Fax report. Whether you are buying a used car or a puppy, the less educated you are, the more likely you will have expensive problems. The only way you will know for certain how a puppys mother was cared for; before, during, and post litter is to know the Breeder. Alas, buying direct from a Breeder is no guarantee that your puppy will be healthy! Breeders are often as ignorant of how to properly feed and supplement, as is the majority of MDs and Veterinarians in this...

by Helga Schmitt In aquatic therapy the buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, viscosity and resistance, as well as surface tension all are important components in the rehabilitation program for ones dog. These are all basic principles to understand about the properties of water and how it affects the body. Buoyancy is the upward thrusting of the water upon the body, creating an apparent decrease in the weight of a body when immersed in it. Buoyancy aids in the rehabilitation of the dog by decreasing pain and minimizing the amount of weight placed on the muscles and painful joints. The percentage of body...

by Kim Chi Organic shampoos are great for your pets as well as for you. Just like humans, your pet can develop skin irritation and allergies. The source can be caused by dust mites, dry skin, bugs, however, the majority of the time skin irritation is caused by chemicals in pet shampoo. You will do you pet a favor by switching to organic dog shampoo. Natural dog shampoos come in a variety of scents. All of the scents are derived from natural compounds. Many scents come from citrus fruits and you can also find natural scents from aloe vera, jasmine, coconut and other essential oils. Even though the...

by Robert Hart If only you could get a ‘Puppy Fax’ before you buy a puppy. If legislation was in place that demanded the same type of history for your puppy as exists for a used vehicle, the primary source for puppies would go out of business. The best chance you have of buying a relatively halthy puppy is buying directly from a Breeder. Unfortunately, even this is no guarantee that you will get a puppy that stays healthy throughout their life. Just as MDs and Veterinarians have little training in nutrition (food and supplements), the same can be said of most Breeders! Pet Store and Rescue...

by Helga Schmitt An important component in the rehabilitation for ones dog is aquatic therapy, which provides the buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, viscosity and resistance as well as the surface tension. How water effects the body is easy to understand through all the basic principles of water and its properties. The upward thrusting of water upon the body is the buoyancy which decreases the weight of the body when immersed in it. This decreases the amount of pain in the dog, by minimizing the amount of weight that is placed on the muscles and painful joints, all aiding in the rehabilitation. In a study...