Dog Skin Problems: How to Treat Dog Skin Rashes

Say you have an annoying itch. What you’ll probably do is goto the nearest pharmacy and ask the pharmacist for the most powerful cortisone or antihistamine that their store carries. Then you apply that medication like there’s no tomorrow!

Having an excruciating back ache or a smashing headache is a nuisance but if you have a skin rash you feel very, very itchy and it’s like you’re in living hell and your nails aren’t doing justice to what you feel. Read more »

Toy Dogs are the Hottest New Fashion Accessory

There is a hot new fashion accessory that is gracing the arm of top celebs and the covers of many fashion magazines today. This fashion accessory is a one size fits all. What is this great fashion accessory that you must have now? It is a toy dog in your arm. Read more »

As the anniversary of losing our dear Kev loomed, I wondered how deep the pit of mourning would become as I recalled the anguish of allwoing his life to end.  But in the event we had a very lucky break, after a chance meeting at a party.  A man with a Jack Russell was also invited, and of course I could not resist getting to know the cute animal.  It turns out that he adopted the dog, Trixie, a couple of months ago but he had plans to travel to Belfast for Christmas.  The procedures for taking an animal across the water are long and convoluted, and Trixie did not possess a pet passport.  I could not resist offering to care for Trixie over the holiday, and she arrived on 16th December.  As she sat by my desk and I looked at the photos of Kev on my custom mouse pads the pain was just a little bit less than it has been through the whole year.

When I was a child one of the most imposing dog breeds was the German Shepherd, which was usually known as an Alsatian. These dogs were widely used by the police, and as guard dogs on domestic and commercial premises. The beauty of the German Shepherd is that this intelligent dog can be bred to defend people and property, and to attack intruders. But this is not a mindless fighter.  You only need to look into the eyes of a German Shepherd to appreciate its intellect and noble origins.  They make great family pets as well, and we know several families where a German Shepherd has been adopted as a much loved pet.  Of course I am probably biased because our precious Kev was a Collie-German Shepherd cross. To me, he was the most gorgeous creature in the world and he communicated volumes to us without words.  The aspect of his face or the expression in his eyes gave the message he wanted to send, and he understand everything going on around him.  It is acknowledged that brighter breeds of dog have a vocabulary as wide as a two year old child and I agree.  Our lovely German Shepherd cross was a fine example of the breed qualities and he is sorely missed.

Your New Puppy – what to expect when you bring him home

When a puppy leaves his first family, and heads off to his new, forever home, he’s still very young. Around 8 weeks if he’s a medium/large breed pup, more likely 10 – 12 weeks old if he’s a tiny or toy breed puppy.

At this age your puppy is just a baby, and the stress of leaving his familiar family and surroundings, perhaps coupled with a long car ride, or airplane journey, and topped off with a sea of new faces/experiences and possibly even a change in diet, is a LOT OF STRESS for him to handle. Read more »

When, Where and How to Bathe Your Dog

Is this a familiar scenario?  Every where you go around the house your devoted dog is by your side.  He knows when you are preparing his meals, when someone is due home from work he’s at the window waiting, or just when you are relaxing, he is also.

When you begin getting ready to give him a bath, then suddenly you can’t find him.  He knows whats up and doesn’t like it.  Most dogs don’t enjoy their bath, but here are a few tips to reduce your dog’s anxiety. Read more »