If you own a pet you will have fleas in the house from time to time. All dogs pick up fleas, ticks, and chiggers at one time or another,usually during the warm weather months. Even though there are more than 2,000 known species and subspecies of fleas, only one class of flea called the ‘cat flea’ Ctenocephalides Felisis to blame for almost all the fleas found on cats and dogs in the United States. Although many species of fleas feed primarily on one type of animal, the common cat and dog flea will readily take blood from a variety of animals, including man. Most of the animal owners face a real challenge in tackling ticks, fleas and lice which infests their animals resulting in reduced productivity and health.

All dog lovers should know canine first aid and a good canine first aid kit is an absolute must. You can create your own canine first aid kit, or buy one of the many excellent pre-packaged kits available online.

Has the recent spate of dog food recalls gotten you paranoid about what actually goes into your best buddy’s furry body. Wondering how to make homemade dog food so you can say goodbye forever to commercial, and often harmful, ones. Here are some suggestions on how to make homemade dog food so that both you and your canine pal are worry-free, and not to mention, toxin-free. It’s a great way to bond, too.

“Djoowannagwout.” If you don’t speak dog, that translates to “Do you want to go out.” It’s a phrase that every dog knows, every dog owner says, and is followed (generally speaking) by jumping for joy, wriggling with glee, and barking with boundless energy. Keeping the subsequent time as much fun is usually more difficult.

Professional dog trainers often recommend using treats for training and behavior modification because food is inherently rewarding to the animal and you can quickly deliver many small treats in a short period of time. Puppies can be easily trained basic commands from a very young age using food rewards. However, many people become concerned that their dog will only perform in the presence of a treat. Others worry that their dog or puppy may become overweight. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to avoid these problems.