Cancer in Dogs: by Diana Romaxx Just like in humans, cancer in dogs is a very serious condition which can seriously impact the life of both the dog and its owner. As with humans, cancer in dogs is on the increase and today, excluding accidents, almost half of all dogs aged 10 or over are likely to die from the disease. One of the most common cancer in dogs is the mastocytoma (or mast cell tumor), which is what our family dog Maxxamillion was recently diagnosed with.... Paw Here

Dog Rescue: Is it Right for You? Let’s say you have -- but you thought buying a purebred pup was a less-than-ideal use of your family’s resources. If that’s the case, it might be time to look up your local Dog Rescue organization! Dog Rescues are organized by breed, so prospective parents can sign up to be notified when new poodles or pugs come in.... Paw Here

Paw Here For Pet-Grub.com Learn the simple secrets of making a natural homemade diet using a proven, quick and simple method. "Pets Need Wholesome Food Also" is an in-depth and free to read online ebook that explains the why, the what and the how of making homemade pet food.... Paw Here

The Neurotic Dogs by Eric Shapiro When pondering whether my neurosis is learned or genetic, I often turn to the family dogs, Frazier (9) and Jake (4), and see the likelihood of a learned origin. My parents' characteristic anxiety has effectively seeped into both dogs' personas.... Paw Here

Can Cats And Dogs Live Together As Friends? It seems that they very often can. We often hear people claim to be a "cat person" or a "dog person", but browsing through the various pet forums it appears that there are many of us that equally like both cats and dogs..... Paw Here

Your Dog is a Social Animal - and Needs You! Your dog is a social being, just like you! He/she loves walking in the park with you, playing ball or chase with you, and just being with you. Even when he/she’s lying around the house or the backyard having a snooze, your dog is well aware of your presence, or absence, and appreciates every minute you spend with him/her..... Paw Here

Socializing Your Puppy For Protection Part-2 Now that we have talked about socializing your puppy to people and vehicles, it is time to discuss some lesser thought of environmental factors that can contribute a great deal to the ability of your protection dog. Far too often I have seen even trained police dogs fail simple tasks because of a lack of exposure to certain environments that we encounter everyday..... Paw Here

Socializing Your Puppy For Protection Part-3 Socializing your puppy to environments that can be stressful is one of our chief duites as owners and caretakers. It is important to expose our puppies early on and often to ensure a strong, sure, and well balanced dog. Genetics will only take our dog so far, and then it is up to us to go beyond. In Parts 1 and 2 we discussed some instances where our dogs may be overly stressed to the point they are unreliable, and how to gradually expose our dogs to those environments. In Part 3 we discuss two more situations, darkness and tight spaces..... Paw Here

How To Introduce Your Puppy To The World Socializing your puppy is an important step in helping him find his place in the world of people and other dogs. A puppy naturally begins socializing within the litter. But once he's removed from the litter, it's vital the socialization process continues in his new environment..... Paw Here

Buying a new pet, especially a dog can be very exciting but getting the right breed is important. It is worth considering your lifestyle choices and those who live with you before choosing a dog breed. Choosing any family pet may depend on several factors which must be taken into account. Perhaps the most important question is: are you prepared to take good care of the animal and treat it accordingly? ..... Paw Here