Homeopathy is an alternative therapy to conventional dog medication to relieve dogs from chronic illnesses and can be used safely and effectively to treat common dog illnesses on a natural basis. Homeopathy is a natural, holistic system for healing that works by eliminating the underlying imbalance in a pet’s body that is causing unwanted symptoms. […]
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Is this a behavioral issue?
Shelby the Devil. Shelbyyyy come, come here, come over here, Shelby, Shelby come here right now! Sounds familiar? Are you calling your dog and he/she doesn’t really care? He/She is so busy with sniffing the grass and hunting squirrels. Hundreds of dog trainers, dog behavior professionals and obedience trainers are on the market willing to […]
My dog is dragging his rear legs and he can’t control his back. What’s happening? That’s exactly what I was thinking 3 years ago. We want to share with you our experiences with this very serious disease. Our Dogue de Bordeaux “Samson” was 6 when the disease that occurs at the lumbosacral junction in the […]
Winterfun with your dog
Grab the leash and get out in the snow! In some regions of the U.S. we have the most beautiful snow landscapes ever. Most dogs love the snow and enjoy rolling, walking, running and pulling a sled through the snow. Winter can be a time of great fun or great distress for your dog. I […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]