Omega 3 fatty acids for dogs and cats. What are omega fatty acids? – Fatty acids are specific types of polyunsaturated fats. Two main classes that are of particular importance to our dogs are Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are found in fish and certain plants. Fish oil, such as […]
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Is homeopathy is an alternative therapy to conventional dog medication? Is processed, packaged pet food an unhealthy diet for dogs and cats? Are Pit Bulls a dangers breed? Why don’t you explore the posts below and give us feedback?
Dogs as a Xmas gift A lot of dogs, specially puppies are brought to animal shelters each year after Christmas. But why? First of all, dogs are used as presents for kids or people don’t realize that they are offering a being and not a thing. These two aspects are not the only reasons for […]
Say NO to Puppy mills!
Commercial dog breeding in puppy mills Puppy mills are just profit orientated commercial dog breeding facilities. Several different breeds for pet stores are bred in puppy mills under horrifying conditions. Operators of puppy mills do not pay attention to health and genetic diseases due to inbreeding. Mass-producing pets for profit is horrible and should be […]
Dog Insurance. YES or NO?
Helps to pay the bills or just a rip-off? When we moved to Los Angeles last year from Germany we wanted to insure our dogs right away. Both of our dogs were insured in Germany and we just had good experiences with it. It saved us hundreds of Euros every year. After asking around, we […]
Its getting cold – wrap up your dog!
Sweater or not? We often use: It is raining cats and dogs, especially in autumn and winter. But what do we do, when it is really raining and freezing outside? Huskies and dogs with a thick fur will love the weather, but how about the dogs with short or almost no fur? Depending on the […]
Groom your dog at home! Tips and tricks to bath, cut nails, clean ears and eyes and brush your dog without hassle. Use this opportunity to bond with your dog, get him used in early age, let your dog have a pleasant experience once a month in his/her familiar surrounding and use it as another […]
Some plants do help others can kill. Garden toxins or medicines. Do the garden and backyard check! Flowers, plants and herbs can help you dog or harm your dog. How to know which are good and which are not. Here are some of my own and my friends experiences listed. Sometimes my Dogue de Bordeaux, […]