Archive for the 'Dogs' Category
It is quite obvious that insurance needs to be taken by the owner on behalf of the pet as they cannot really do it by themselves. Had the latter been the case then we all would have seen a changed world, whether for the better or for worse, one can’t really tell. However, it should be on the top of the priority list for the owners to take up pet insurance if they have one single pet or many pets.
Well the decision has been made your family is going to adopt a dog. Your children have been pleading with you almost on a daily basis. They want a pet. Here lies your dilemma, when adopting a dog you will need to consider the size of the dog, the age of the dog (a puppy or an older dog) the sex of the dog and of course the breed?
Before making your decision as to the dog, it is important Read the rest of this entry »
If you are an apartment dweller, and/or you have kids, you’re going to need an “inside” dog that can easily be trained. And from my experience, the Shih Tzu meets both criteria. In addition to being very affectionate, the Shih Tzu can remain inside for long periods of time. They can even be trained to use the litter box, if you’re patient enough. They are not expensive to maintain, and there are specialist pet insurance companys that can help cover Read the rest of this entry »
Dog Insurance! Did I hear you say, not for my dog? While it’s good to picture these faithful friends in the best of health always, it’s better to plan for contingencies, especially in difficult times like these. Veterinary health care has advanced almost as much as human medicine and so there are many new ways to help your pet live a longer and healthier life. But pet care hasn’t become cheaper. In fact, these sophisticated procedures can leave your wallet Read the rest of this entry »
On the surface, it would seem silly that a person would buy a dog coat. Why would a dog need a coat when nature has already equipped it with fur? And yet, one must assess if fur is always the best defense, especially in extremely cold weather. Maybe longer-haired dogs could take it, but if a dog has short hair or even no hair, there really is no need to to consult with any type of fashion PR, however, Read the rest of this entry »
Taking the advice of one of the counselors at the weight loss clinic near my home, I went out, bought some comfortable running shoes, and went to the local SPCA and volunteered to walk their dogs as this would help me fulfill my exercise requirement. I had grown up with pets my entire life and knew that I would one day have another dog; but I was a single woman living in an apartment building that did not allow for pets. I remember the day I drove into the Read the rest of this entry »