how to clean dog ear at home Basic Dog Ear Care And Cleaning. Almost everyone that has ever had a dog has had to clean and care for their ears. Doing so can be a very daunting task if you don’t know-how. Whether it is just a routine cleaning or you are cleaning to get rid of an infection, here are a few steps to help your cleaning go smoother. Here are a few steps to follow. Step 1. You should be in an area that is easy to clean up, such as a kitchen, bathroom, or outside if possible. Step 2. Having two people is always a good idea. One to hold the dog and one to clean. Step 3. While one ..read more

1 Affenpinscher Small Dog Breed APPEARANCE The Affenpinscher stands 9 to 11.5 inches tall (23 to 30 cm) and weighs 7 to 8 pounds (3 to3.5 kg). Its medium bone structure is sturdy and never delicate. Its domed skull is not pronounced but refined and it has a curious, almost comical facial expression. Its unkempt tufts of facial hair add to its impish, clownlike appearance. Ears are either cropped or uncropped, erect or dropped, but they must be symmetrical. It has a straight, blunt muzzle and its bite is slightly undershot, with the lower incisors touching the tippers. Its coat is harsh, dens ..read more

Dog diseases starting with A ABSCESS Dog disease A swelling containing pus that may cause an illness with raised body temperature. SIGNS Abscesses in internal organs such a the liver are uncommon in dogs and most abscess swellings will be seen in or just below the dog’s skin. CAUSE A special form of abscess A produced by penetrating foreign bodies. Grass seeds migrating through the skin between the toes are commonly seen in the summer. TREATMENT The use of antibiotics and sometimes surgical drainage. ADDISON’S DISEASE A disorder due to an underproduction of hormones by the adrenal ..read more

SIGNS OF A HEALTHY DOG It is very important that you really get to know your dog, as you will easily identify when the dog is not right or is ‘off color’. You should then be able to decide whether the dog needs rest or to take the dog to veterinary surgery or, in some cases, to request a visit from the vet to the home or kennels. It is also important to know the signs of a healthy dog when you go to buy a puppy or an adult. APPETITE (SIGNS OF A HEALTHY DOG) A healthy dog should always have a reasonably good appetite. However, some individuals can be quite ‘picky’ with their food. while ot ..read more

BORZOI DOG Known as the Russian Wolfhound until 1936, this patient and the wise hunter is not only fast on its feet, it’s courageous and tough in the bargain. It was admired and kept by ladies of the Russian czar’s court, prized by aristocrats, and a favorite of the famous author Leo Tolstoy. Although primarily a coursing hound, it has the carriage, personality, and rugged beauty to match its regal heritage. The Borzoi coat is silky and requires regular attention. Combing and brushing can’t be avoided in order to keep this great hound well-groomed. If a dog isn’t being shown, its longest hai ..read more

Feeding Your Big Dog Before domestication, dogs hunted and gorged on their kills. Eating their prey’s gastrointestinal tract contents provided vegetable roughage to supplement a red meat diet. Small hones and rich organ meats provided adequate vitamins and minerals. These prehistoric dogs survived by their wits and did so quite nicely. Since we don’t expect Greta to chase and kill her supper and feat on neighborhood ante-lope, we must provide her meals. Canine nutrition has been studied extensively, and ongoing research has proven that dogs attaining different sizes have different growth rate ..read more

Dog Breeding tips and complete guide. Dog Breeding tips Greta is now two years old; she was x-rayed, and the OFA report was excellent Likewise, her eye examination was performed and she’s CERF certified. You’ve had her faulted by a breeder; she was credited with more good than bad features, and she’s won a couple of fun matches. She’s easily trained, a delightful companion, and finished her obedience training at the head of her class. You really aren’t interested in showing and competitive obedience, but you’re naturally proud of your big dog partner. You’ve spent hundreds of dollars achie ..read more

Bloodhound Dog Breed profile and infor Bloodhound Dog The ability of any dog to follow a scent trail more than 200 hours old and for more than 130 miles (220 km) is phenomenal but possible if the dog in question is a Bloodhound. Controversy surrounds the Bloodhound dog name. Perhaps it is a shortened version of a blooded hound, meaning a purebred aristocrat. Or maybe it relates to this dog’s ability to track lost or stolen games by the scent of their blood. In either case, the dog’s nose is the key to its exigence, and the breed is the most famous scent hound in the world. It’s also the la ..read more

Anatolian Shepherd Dog The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is named Anatolia, the western plateau of Turkey in Asia. The safety of the flock was a major concern in ancient herding cultures, and this dog was developed to protect both the flock and herdsmen whose responsibility was to feed and care for the dog. In American society, the giant Anatolian’s grooming needs are few. Weekly combing and brushing will suffice except during seasonal shedding when more attention is needed. Exercise requirements are considerable. Freedom to run within the confines of a large yard is mandatory. Daily excursions in ..read more

Alaskan Malamute At the top of the world, near the Arctic Circle, is a snowy land originally called Alyeska (vast country). In this icy land populated primarily by Eskimos and musk ox, live the Insults (people) called Mahlemuts or Malamutes. Centuries ago these nomadic people discovered the advantages of moving from place to place by dog power. They developed a big, tough, weatherproof freighting dog that bears their name, the Alaskan Malamute. These people are so interconnected with their dogs that visitors rarely mention them without also speaking of the beautiful working dogs. The Malamute ..read more