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A pet dog is a wonderful gift to give to a child, especially for kids who don't have siblings since dogs offer comfort, companionship, and friendship to their owners - plus it's a great way to teach children about being responsible. However, not all dogs are suitable for kids, particularly the younger ones hence, finding the best dog breed for children is important. It just won't do to pick the first cute one and hand it over to the child. Small dogs may get easily trampled by a boisterous youngster while the big ones may harm the child. Researching on the best dog breed for children will allow parents to get one that is just right for their age and size. Before gifting our children with a pet dog, it is important to understand the behavior of each dog breed, how big they will get once they reach maturity and how to care for them the right way. Below are five of the best dogs suitable for children: 1. Labrador Retriever - Now, this is for most people, the best dog breed...

Jack Rusell Benson got too close to oak processionary moths (OPM) and could have died - and now they are back terrorising the UK. The capital of England and the UK is being plagued by an outbreak of toxic moth caterpillars that can cause itching, rashes, sore throats, eye problems and even anaphylaxis. The heartbreaking story of a dog who nearly died after sniffing a toxic caterpillar is one that every dog owner needs to see it. But within six hours, part of his ears, eyes and nose started to swell up and he was immediately taken to the vet. It turned out he had gotten too close to oak processionary moths (OPM) and could have died. Benson's owner, who lives in North Camp, Surrey, said it took him around a month to fully recover. He told Get Surrey: "He was medicated and it took two weeks to recover and then another couple of weeks of keeping it clean and removing dead skin." OPM only live in London and some neighbouring counties, and were found in Guildford Mole Va...

Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the world and have been living with humans for thousands of years. However, how much do we really know about the canines we share our homes with? Well, here are some basic things you should know when dealing with a pet dog:. 1. Most of the day - at least 12 hours - the common dog spends sleeping. So don't wonder if you see your dog almost all of the day snoozing on his bed. But hey.. if no one decides to play with him or let him herd some sheep.. what should he do all day long? 2. Also, don't give a dog your table scraps. First, it is not your personal garbage can. Second, this behavior makes sure your dog will get bad teeth and will grow fat. And you don't want to have a fat dog with yellow teeth, do you? It's for his and your own good if you resist his health and good looks. 3. First of all, a dog is not a human in disguise. A dog is a dog and he will never change his dog behavior because you don't treat him l...

An ongoing debate has been waging among dog owners, dog breeders, dog trainers and veterinarians for some time with regard to the safety of feeding raw meat and raw food to dogs. Advocates of the Bones and Raw Food ( BARF) regimen argue that feeding dog’s raw meat is essential in order to deliver the nutrients in a state most closely resembling those that dogs ingested in the wild 10,000 years ago. BARF aficionados argue that by cooking, even partially, the food that we feed our dogs, we are removing critical nutrients and therefore not delivering a healthy and balanced diet to our best friend. The result according to BARF advocates is that a dog which is not on a properly balanced dog diet will be less resistant to disease and will likely live a shorter life. This is the essence of BARF as I understand it. I am sure that there is more to it but our discussion here is with regards to the safety as opposed to the nutrient value of the raw food. I would acknowledge that raw ...

These days, roughly everyone is taking some or the other dog insurance policy, so that they can gift a healthy life to their precious pet. Such services not only preserve a good amount of monetary assistance for your dog but also ensure an instant source of help whenever required. Most of the insurance providers are associated with numerous veterinarian and medical centers, so that the pet owners can directly approach them at times of urgency. Various pet insurance policies are now available in the finance market for providing economic assistance to the pet owners. However, there are few mandatory steps that must be considered before finalizing any dog insurance deal. First of all check for all the services and facilities that your insurance policy covers. Like any other human being, even dogs need the regular medical check ups. Hence, make sure that your preferred insurance program does have substantial monetary scope to bear the expenses of these important checkups. Moreover, dogs...

Tapeworms, also known as Cestodes, are the most common parasite of adult dogs and cats. Most dogs and cats become infected with tapeworms because they have fleas! Eliminating fleas is very important for the health of your pets and family. Tapeworms are just one of the many reasons to eliminate fleas. In my opinion, the only safe and effective over the counter flea products are Advantage or Frontline. There are also several very good prescription products available from your veterinarian. PLEASE, DO NOT USE FLEA COLLARS OR ANY OTHER OVER THE COUNTER FLEA PRODUCTS! They are not effective and many are very toxic, especially to cats! A flea collar is nothing but a poison necklace! The Tapeworm lives in the small intestine of an animal and can be anywhere from 1" to several feet long. The Tapeworm's head fastens to the intestinal wall of the animal and the body of the Tapeworm is made up of segments that contain egg packets. These segments are called Proglottids.These segments bre...

I mean Snoop Dogg, not Kat Williams or Dr. Dre. The artist and businessman Calvin Brodus, has built his career on the subject of dogs, which extends throughout his music and his many commercial activities. But his true love for dogs is often unknown. Turns out that Tha Doggfather is, a true dog father. Snoop cares for about eleven pups of different breeds, attitudes, and sizes, from cuddly to gangsta. Hence, despite the rapper's ruff exterior, he has a soft spot for Fido or Rover. Even his children and wife have their own dogs. Snoop not only care about his pup crew, he also produces dog toys and dog clothes through his Doggfather clothing label . The clothing line includes faux furs, hoodies fur and jerseys, despite the fact that the dog's toys range from the basic bone to the squeaky boomboxes. In the past, Snoop talked about opening a series of his own pimptastic pet stores called "Snoop Markets." I do not know about you, but I'll be the first...

Toy dogs, lap dogs, miniature dogs - There are a lot of names for them. On one hand, they are cute, you can bring them anywhere and they can sit in your lap. On the other hand, they have earned the reputation of being loud, unattainable and overprotective. One of the main reasons for this is that we usually do not allow large dogs to get away what we find cute in small dogs, like for example jumping, growling or being aggressive. This is often the owner's fault and there are still many reasons to get a small dog. Contrary to popular belief, miniature dog breeds are not only suited for older ladies and billionaire daughters; they can be perfect for people who need a constant companion or a family with children. As the saying goes: "There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face" (Ben Williams). This brings us to our first reason to get a small dog. 1. Miniature dog breeds are less expensive to keep than larger dogs.  Small dogs don't need as ...

If you have a dog that spends a lot of time outside, keep an eye out for fly bites on the dog's ears. Dogs with "standing ears," are an easier target then ones that are "floppy." If you see flies around the dogs head or flies landing on the ears, you have a problem. The fly lands on the tips of the dog's ear and bites the surface to obtain a "blood meal." The damaged surface from the many fly bites gives the flies the perfect place to lay their eggs. If this is not treated, these eggs will later hatch into maggots. You must take immediate action to prevent the eggs from hatching and to heal the damage to your dog's ears. There are several thousand different species of flies throughout the world. The species of flies you have depends upon where you live. These flies can feast on the surface of the dog's ears, (or sometimes, the bridge of the dog's nose.) Fly bites are not only painful for the dog, but can lead to further problems ...

Most dog owners are satisfied with the fun of shampooing and splashing in a pool of water with their dogs. This is just the beginning of dog grooming. One mistake idea people have about dog grooming is that once you have bathed a dog, then you are home and dry. Wrong! Some others know what it involves but would not venture beyond bathing simply because they want to believe going beyond that would be much more than they can handle. Wrong too! If you can just follow some of the tips below, then grooming would be more fun. Let us start with bathing your dog. While some dogs absolutely love bathing, others absolutely hate it. The case is either way, usually. One thing you must avoid when bathing is water getting splashing on the canine's face or getting into its ears. Cotton balls do the magic with the ears. With the face, care is the word. There are also good shampoos for bathing animals. It is important to pick the right one, as any other type would only end up doing damage to yo...

As a nation of dog lovers, we know that keeping our furry friend happy and healthy is important. Recently, dog owners are turning to a wearable device to monitor their pet wellness. Like human activity trackers, these devices show how much time your dog spend walking, running and playing, as well as sleep quality. Now, these types of devices are made for dogs and the owners are embracing the idea. Fortunately, dog activity trackers have a lot of advantages that make it easier for dog owners to keep their pets healthy. It helps count Steps and Monitor Sleep : Some dogs are lazier than others and a lack of movement can result in unwanted health problems.  Hormone imbalances, Cardio-respiratory disorders,  tracheal collapse, skin problems, and early death have been linked to dog obesity. As dogs get they are likely to exercise less and sleep more which encourages weight-gain and its associated health issues. With this new wearable technology, owners can easily monitor for a...

According to the senator, the bill would prohibit the stowing of animals in the overhead compartments and would require adequate climate control and ventilation for animals transported in cabins separated from their owners. The bill arose in response to the death of a 10 months dog kokito after a flight assistant ordered the owners to stow the puppy, which was in the Transportation Security Administration-approved pet carrier in the cabin during the Houston flight to New York. . The dog died during the flight. The legislation, called the Kokito Law, will also require that aviation personnel be trained in the safety of pets. In a letter to United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz, Alcântara wrote that she asks the county prosecutor to launch a criminal investigation into the death of the dog, stating that "she will do everything possible to assist the DA Association use the available legal resources to achieve justice for this family.” She also says that the airline's claim that ...