Did you know that Boxer dogs can suffer from a life-threatening disease called  hip dysplasia? Many of us may be surprised why this kind of disease can affect our pet dogs, but this is really true. Not only humans can have hip dysplasia; dogs can have it, too. Hip dysplasia or hip arthritis in layman's term, is a legacy disease passed through the genes and can also be acquired through some environmental factors. Most often, loose-hipped Boxer dogs that mate with one another will give birth to a dysplastic Boxer puppy. Obesity is also a risk factor for the development of arthritis. Ob...

As the name implies, hip dysplasia is an ailment affecting the hip joints in dogs. It is commonly found among large breed dogs and sometimes in smaller breeds. It is readily seen in breeds that are pure more than in mixed breeds. Breeds such as the Great Dane, Labrador and Golden Retrievers seem to have a noticeable occurrence while the incidence is negligible in the Borzois and Greyhounds. Please note that there are other breeds not mentioned here that also suffer from it. Up till now, not much is known about the ailment. One of the most important keys to understanding hip dysplasia is ...

Having a pet means responsibility. Not just the responsibility to feed and bathe it but to make sure that they are feeling great in terms of their health. When getting large and heavy dogs, hip dysplasia will come to mind. However there is a much more critical health concerns and that is Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) or known simply as bloat. Owners must take note that GDV is a life threatening condition that can easily lead to death if not caught in time or prevented. GDV occurs when the gas or food in the stomach gets trapped due to torsion. Blood circulation will be cut off and gas...

Dogs, which are very loyal and loving pets, deserve utmost care in every way possible. Most people ensure the safety of their dogs by tying them up, locking them in steel cages or making fences to prevent them from running far and becoming a lost dog on their way back. But these things that people normally use deprives in some ways the dog’s freedom to roam freely around the backyard or outside the vicinity of the house. This is why it would be best if you choose a wireless fence to avoid losing your dog and give them their right to freedom at the same time. Don’t allow your lost dog to become...

The Alaskan Malmute is a domestic dog breed which was bred as a sled dog in the North and is often confused with the Siberian Husky breed. In order for a dog of this breed to be considered a standard, it has to display certain characteristics, which include weighing between 75 and 90 pounds and standing 23 to 25 inches in height. Some of these dogs are larger than this. There is a difference between the males and females of the Alaskan Malamute breed as well. Alaskan Malamutes have a double coat, with the undercoat being woolly and the outer coat made up of guard hairs. There are two kin...

I hope that everybody will agree with me that when a fight of two dogs bred to fight who tear each other to pieces, it is morally unacceptable. But as it is said, there is dog fighting and then there is dog fighting. It is a natural and common thing that dogs use to play with each other, especially if they are young. It is called "play fighting" and we are free to say that it does good to dogs. On the contrary, if it deals with a serious dog fight which results in heavy injuries of participating dogs and leaves them mutilated, we are morally obligated to say that such an affair is very ba...

“Every year, more than a dozen victims of dog attacks die in the United States… and most are children” According to the statistics, there about four million people who are attacked by dogs each year and a little below one million of them are brought to the hospitals or clinics for proper medical attention. More than a dozen of these victims die due to the severity of the attack and most of them are children. Because of these scenarios, the people have carried out several measures in order to prevent these incidents from happening to their families. The following are some important f...

Let me ask you a simple question. Do you know how important it is to socialize your dog? Do you even know what socializing your dog is? Learn how this important aspect of dog training can prevent aggression in dogs later on. What Does Socializing Your Dog Mean? Actually, it's pretty simple. What you're doing is getting your dog accustomed to strangers, both human and animal. It also includes taking your dog lots of places so that he's used to different environments. This process can be so much fun that most people don't take it seriously. But if your dog hasn't been soci...

If you think about it, it is kind of said to the people who really want a dog so bad but can't get one. They are looking for the companionship of man's best friend but the problem is they are allergic to the dogs. Most people who are allergic to canines are really allergic to their fire or to the dander. If you think about it the dander of the dog is really just like dandruff for humans. Just because someone is allergic to dogs doesn't mean I have to go their whole life without being able to have a pet. What it means is they need to find one of the many breeds of dogs that are for peo...

Ever wondered how you can keep your pets safe, give them exercise, even when you are not around? An outdoor dog kennel may be the answer. Taking care of a dog is hard, taxing work. You have to regularly bathe the dog, keep it up to date on all of its health requirements, make sure it has plenty of food and water at all times. You also must give your dog an appropriate place to run around and get its exercise. The best solution is a daily walk with your dog, but having a safe area for him to run in ensures his needs are met if your time is short.While all of this can be difficult enough if...