Health Concerns
Dogs are always by our sides when we need them, so the least we can do is learn a bit more about what makes man’s best friend so special. It’s easy to look at canines and think that they’re just ...
While only 20% of all dogs develop joint issues before the age of one, an estimated 80% of dogs will succumb to debilitating joint pain by the age of eight. When a dog is having a difficult time ...
Dog owners spend lots of time training their dogs to understand their commands, but they don’t always put the same amount of time into learning the language of their canine companions. Whether ...
The truth is that all cats shed a little bit, although the difference is in the amount and pace that certain breeds get rid of their fur. Unlike canines, low-shedding or even hairless cats can’t ...
Hairballs, or scientifically called Trichobezoars, occur when cats swallow too much fur during their grooming process. Watching your cat throw up a hairball is a distressing and messy experience ...
A commonly held belief is that most dogs have fur coats, which is partially accurate, although it’s also true that specific canine breeds grow hair rather than fur. These dogs that don’t shed, ...
Out of the 82 million cats across America, it’s shocking to hear that an estimated 60% of these felines are overweight. Maintaining normal body weight in any animal species is very similar, it ...
As many have witnessed, typical house-cats often exhibit odd behaviors that can come off as puzzling to their owners. Following relaxed moments of calm petting, it’s common for felines to ...
Poodle History
Most historians agree that the Poodle originated in Germany as a duck hunter dog in the 15th century. A breed often referred to as the Caniche, meaning “duck dog”, these ...