Dog Training, Dog Supplies, and Dog Care

It is a common rumor that the Swifters are dangerous to dogs when using the Wet Jet or Pre-wetted Wet Jet towlettes to clean your floors.  I, myself have heard this rumor over and over again.  Contrary to that believe, and thankfully, they are not true what so ever.  As a matter of fact the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says that Swiffer products are safe to use around dogs and other pets when used as directed. Oh yea, ye'mighty Wet Jet God a...

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Well, its another year.  Make sure you have gotten your new tags for your dogs!!  This is a yearly thing, that you as a responsible dog owner needs to take care of.  Also, while on the subject of being a responsible dog owner, now is a good time to check your dog's shot records and plan your yearly shot updates.  I can not stress enough the importance to maintaining up to date records.  I personally do not want my dogs around ...

Chicago Sun Times

September 17, 2009

By:  Celeste Busk Staff Reporter

If your pooch is packing on the pounds or the cat waddles when she struts, it may be time for a diet.

Pet obesity has emerged as a leading cause of preventable disease and death in dogs and cats, animal experts warn.

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Below is a great information on home remedies for Urinary Tract Infections.  Many of these we have used and they work great...especially the orange juice!

Urinary tract infection does not pose a life-threatening risk to dogs. Thus, you may address the problem yourself in your home. There are several homemade remedies that are effective in treating a dog's UTI. Some of these remedies are listed below.

1. Frequent bathing. Bathing you...

Below is an interesting article on the Top Dog Food Companies, and their manufacturers.  I simply found it interesting and wanted to share it with my readers.

Top 10 Dog Food Companies - Who Rules in the World of Dog Food?

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Barbara_Kremers]Barbara Kremers

The members in the top 10 of dog food manufacturers do not change much over time. In fact, only mergers and acquisitions typically change ...

Below are foods that are poisonous to your dogs and cats.  Never let them eat any of these foods and store them in a safe place.

• Alcoholic beverages
• Avocados
• Chocolate (all forms)
• Coffee (all forms)
• Onions and Onion powder
• Garlic
• Grapes
• Raisins
• Macadamia Nuts
• Moldy/

Below are the common plants that are poisonous to dogs & pets in general.  Please leave a comment on plants I have missed and I will update this area.

• Narcissus
• Needlepoint Ivy
• Nephthysis
• Nightshade
• Oleander
• Panda
• Peace Lily (all Lilium species)
  
• Philodendron
• Poison Hemlock
• Precatory Bean (rosary pea)
• Pink Maidens (all Maidens)
  
• Privet
• Red Emerald
• Rho...

The following is a list of poisonous plants to Dogs and pets in general.  These are harmful plants F-M.  Please comment on any that I have missed and I will add to the list.  Please take caution to keep your pet away from the following plants.

• Ferns
• Fiddle-leaf Philodendron
• Gold Dust Dracaena

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