Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
The sweet, smart, and hard-working Swissy has a small but loyal following. Vital Stats Height: 23.5 to 28.5 inches at shoulder Weight: 85 to 140 pounds (males average 122 pounds, females average 97 pounds) Coat: short and dense Life span: 7 to 9 years Summary The...
How to Go from Farm to Bowl for Your Dog
Having been born and raised in the Midwest as a Farmer’s daughter, I know first-hand what it means to be fed “Farm-to-Table.” My mom’s meals would include the basic food groups – meat, grain, dairy, and fruit/vegetable every night at 6 pm. So when I learned of...
Japanese Regulations on Importing Dogs Delays Rescue Efforts of Tsunami
admin march 2011 Japan's stringent customs regulations on importing animals delayed a Swiss search and rescue team from getting their nine highly trained dogs to the quake zone quickly, as time to find those trapped by the tsunami dwindles. While the death toll here...
Donated Pet Oxygen Mask Saves Dog Pulled From House Fire
Kim Morava 2/16/11 Using a life-saving pet oxygen mask made specifically for animals, Shawnee firefighters and REACT EMS medics were able to revive a dog overcome by smoke inhalation during a house fire Wednesday. “Initially, the dog was almost lifeless and barely...
Does Your Dog Get Jealous?
By Scott Rose Jan. 2011 For ages, many animal experts held that all dog behavior, including possible jealous tendencies, stemmed from instinct rather than emotions, but new research is proving that theory wrong. So, if you recently brought a new friend or another pet...
Treat Training in Seven Steps
Jennifer Viegas for The Dog Daily Sept. 2009 At a dog training class in Northern California, the canine excitement was hard to contain. Tails wagged while eager barks filled the air. All dog eyes were directed toward the friendly trainers. Specifically, the dogs'...
Dog Depression: Causes and Cures
Jennifer Viegas, The Dog Daily Sept. 2009 George and Fritz, two canine littermates, spent their entire lives together. They squabbled over the tastiest bowl bites. They then seemed to collaborate on clever schemes, like stealing tennis shoe laces or sneaking into...
Help, My Dog Pees When Visitors Arrive
Dr. Michel Selmer, DVM July, 2009 Why does my dog urinate when he meets new people or I come home? In this type of housesoiling, the dog appears to lose control of its elimination in a number of situations a) when the dog is fearful, anxious or overly submissive about...
Pet Industry Trends for 2008
By Laura Bennett Sept. 2008 The 2008 economics for pet-related small businesses will be affected by a continuing increase in pet-related spending, higher awareness of pet health, continued trading up to quality for pet accessories and food, and an about turn on...
Some types of Pedigree Dog Food Recall
As part of a manufacturer’s recall, Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets have removed from store shelves packages of Pedigree Dog Food because of potential salmonella contamination.