After the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1942, the US Armed Forces joined with the American Kennel Club to establish Dogs for Defense. The American Kennel Club recruited dog owners to donate quality canines to the military. The Quartermasters Corps was responsible for supplies, food service, and materials management. On March 13, 1942, the Army Quartermaster Corps was in charge […]
One of the first theories that formed the hypotheses of wearing clothes was the modesty/shame theory. This theory is also known as the fig leaf theory, which is based on the story in the Bible. Genesis states that Adam and Eve realize their state of nudity when they consume a fruit from the tree of knowledge. And embarrassed, they both […]
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a human family oriented and hunting dog. They need plenty of exercise and are just as willing to hunt as they are to play in the garden. They can tend to wander and are known as escape artists, so a well-fenced yard for exercise is ideal. Some say a fence of six feet or more […]
For as long as I can remember, I have loved cats. I resonate with their purring, I relax when I watch them preen, I laugh when I find them in unexpected places or poses, I take photos when they are particularly ‘cute’, I learn from them how to stretch, nap, run around and how to have fun with what to […]
The next most common cause of itching in dogs is atopic dermatitis. These dogs have a faulty skin barrier and are allergic to pollen, dust mites, and house spores (the stuff that causes asthma in people). These dogs are frustrating to deal with. Since pollen and spores are difficult to keep away from the dog, the problems are recurring. To […]
The arrival of a new baby is a life-changing experience for each and every woman. For most women it will be a dream come true. It is the duty of all parents to provide healthy and nutritious food for the successful psychological and physiological development of their baby. Breast milk is the best food for babies during the first 6 […]
All dog coats are handcrafted with great durability and workmanship. Dog coats give your dog extra warmth and protection all year long. This also applies to dog coats that are suitable for all occasions and weather conditions. Some coats are sparse, short and long, while others are heavy and thick with dense undercoats. Canine professionals and veterinarians can attest to […]
The mite’s game plan is to burrow 3-5 layers deep and attack the hair follicles. Dogs with demodetic mites will experience extensive hair loss and a weakened immune system. The microscopic mange mite usually occurs in all puppies, but especially in puppies from 6 weeks to over a year of age. Within minutes, eight-legged bloodsuckers will appear in the pores […]
There are many reasons for a dog to bark. Your dog may bark as a warning that a burglar has broken into his home or as a warning that a stranger is approaching. Dog barking is also used to attract attention or to intimidate the dog’s owner or other people. Whatever the reason for barking, I’m sure we can all […]
Even in the cleanest and seemingly safest house or apartment, a threat to your dog’s health can lurk. There are many common household items that we all keep that can be a threat to your dog, either making it sick or causing death. Did you know that an environmental toxin can be any substance found outside of an animal’s body […]
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