Here’s a dialogue I had with my friend, Rose.  She had tried everything from diet, special baths, exercise and training but could not get her dog, “Dutch”  to stop itching and scratching.  She gave me permission to share this exchange with you: Rose: I forgot to tell you that I’m now beginning the third cycle of Revolution on Dutch and it has solved the problem of incessant scratching.  It got me to thinking of all those people that have been convinced their dogs had psychological problems Read more [...]

One of our subscribers, Kris Porto, sent me this recipe. You might want to try it… just remember that any use of food during dog training should be used as a motivator, not as a bribe. It should be used to improve working attitude, or to get your dog to understand a new exercise that may have had a stressful association. Kris writes: “I’m mom to two Boston Terriers and one Doberman. The Doberman and one of the Bostons are rescues (and I’ve worked with Doberman Rescue for five years). My Read more [...]

To stay fit and healthy and happy and strong, a dog needs good exercise and good food just as humans do. They’re an important part of our families, and they rely on us understanding their needs, as they cannot talk to us. Fortunately, dogs are a bit more resilient than humans but they still do need regular exercise and good food. One of the benefits of owning a dog is the fact that in many cases, knowing that they need exercise is a good reason for us to get out and exercise as well. So you Read more [...]

One of the best things you can do for your dog besides regular exercise, good food, water and shelter, is to be aware of any changes that it might exhibit in all aspects of it’s life. Particularly as dogs get older they might seem like they are just not interested in exercise any longer but this might be due to the fact that they are suffering from pain of some form or another. Many older dogs suffer from arthritis and this can be very painful. There are all sorts of remedies that can help your Read more [...]

In an earlier newsletter I talked about allergies and how many of these are related to the food that your dog eats. This is due to all the filler, colors and preservatives that the dog food manufacturers put into the processed dog foods that are sold through the stores. There is a solution if you have a dog that has food allergies and it is not only a cost effective way to feed your dog but it can also add to the quality of your dogs health. Creating your own dog food and dog treats might be the Read more [...]

Many people are unaware that some of the foods that we eat on regular basis can be deadly to your dog. A piece of chocolate can cause seizures, coma and death. Even a small piece of chocolate is dangerous. Anything containing caffeine can have a similar effect and be as dangerous as chocolate, and that includes coffee grounds, tea, and tea bags. Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure and even a single serving of raisins can kill your dog. Excessive salt intake can also cause kidney problems. Read more [...]

How much food does your dog really need? Along with the general population of people, dogs are also suffering from obesity from eating the wrong food and eating too much food. It is relatively easy to control the amount of food your dog is eating and it is essential that you gauge its weight on a regular basis to ensure that it doesn’t get obese. Dogs can suffer from many different ailments due to obesity including diabetes. There are an increasing number of dogs suffering from this disease Read more [...]

There are two types of worms that you are likely to have to contend with in keeping your dog healthy, and they are the round worms and the tapeworms. Round worms are the ones most prevalent in puppies and they generally look like small white pieces of string of about three inches in length. They can grow up to twice this size in a full-grown dog. Round worms live in the small intestine of the dog and can become so concentrated that they will block the passage. They can be passed by the bowel Read more [...]

Dogs can suffer from similar ailments that we get as we age, including arthritis and pain in the joints. Some breeds of dogs are more prone than others to getting certain ailments and you need to be aware of the possible problems that your particular breed of dog might get as it grows older. By giving your dog a warm place to lie when it sleeps you might be able to ward off arthritic pain. By keeping the body weight down to acceptable levels for dogs that are prone to overeating and weight gain Read more [...]

Just like their owners, dogs can suffer from allergies too. Some of these allergies can be related to the foods that they eat where some of the cheaper brands of dog food have coloring and preservatives that can cause allergic reactions. If this is the case then it is a process of eliminating those foods that have the ingredients that cause the reactions. This is not always as easy as it might seem as it can take quite some time to find which particular ingredient is the culprit. By buying the Read more [...]

Dog insurance is something more and more people are considering to cover them in the event that their dog might get involved in an attack that could lead to legal action. This might seem strange that people should need dog insurance, particularly as we all think our own dogs are little angels but anything can happen even with the best of us. It is our duty to keep our dogs well fenced and away from possible danger where they might attack or bite a child or the postie but these things happen. Maybe Read more [...]

There has been a marked deterioration in the general health of dogs since the introduction of processed dog foods. Many of these foods offer very little nutritional value but it is their convenience and the fact that they have added flavors that ensure our pets get delight in eating them that have increased the sales and popularity of this food. Just as we might like to eat foods that contain sugar, which is detrimental to our health, our dogs also like to eat these low value foods because they Read more [...]

More Information on Dog Food - You need to consider various different factors when feeding your dog. You certainly wouldn’t want to be feeding a sedentary dog as much food as one that is exercising regularly or a working dog. The dog’s activity levels are very important when deciding how much to feed it. Over-feeding will obviously lead to an overweight dog with corresponding health problems and a potential shortening of its life. Another factor that will determine what food to give your dog Read more [...]

Choosing The Best Dog Food: It is important that you select the correct food for your dog. With all the fancy packaging and advertising that is available these days it can be difficult determining what food is best for your dog. The manufacturers prepare food based on the age of your dog, and the food you buy for an elderly dog might not be suitable for a puppy. Proper nutrition is vital to the health of your dog and its happiness, and it is essential that your pet get all the vitamins and minerals Read more [...]