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Dogs vs. Humans – Amazing Dog Anatomy Facts

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:47:20 +0000

Dog Anatomy graphic created by Matt Beswick for Pet365 – a UK supplier of dog products. Click here to view the full post.

How to Keep Your Dog Well Groomed

admin — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:02:38 +0000

It’s an important aspect of dog health, and even though grooming may seem to promote just aesthetic appeal, it plays an important role in the overall wellbeing of your canine. So in order to ensure your pet’s physical and emotional health, it’s necessary for you to pay attention to their grooming needs. And to this end, here’s what you can do:

It goes without saying that you must give your dog a bath regularly. Many pooches don’t like to be dunked in water and covered in suds. But if you let them be because you can’t be bothered to coax them into a bath, you’re guilty of neglect. An unclean dog is a breeding ground for parasites and a sitting duck for diseases. Bathe your dog after taking care of other grooming details – trim and brush their coats to remove tangles, trim their nails, clean their eyes and ears, and brush their teeth before giving them a bath. Don’t put a collar on a dog that’s not completely dry – this could lead to infections.

Brush your dog’s coat of hair every day – you have to invest more time in brushing dogs that have thicker coats. Dogs with matted and unkempt hair can contract yeast infections. Buy a brush that is soft and gentle on your dog’s skin.
You must clip your dog’s nails when they’ve grown too long. Long toe nails could curl inwards and hinder your dog’s ability to walk. Use special nail clippers to ensure that you don’t hurt your dog.
Your dog’s teeth have to be brushed; yes, you read that right; dental hygiene is important to prevent periodontal disease which can cause plaque to build up and lead to kidney and liver disease. Some people use antimicrobial spray if their dog is averse to brushing. If there is excessive buildup of plaque, your dog may need a vet to clean their teeth.

Clean your dog’s ears from time to time to prevent ear infections that happen as a result of accumulated wax and dirt. Use cleaning implements that are at room temperature to prevent cold from permeating into your dog’s ear canal, and use rubbing alcohol to remove any excess moisture from your dog’s ear.
Your dog’s eyes have to be cleaned of eye boogers that could irritate your pooch – when you take care of your canine’s eyes, you know it’s healthy when the eyes are clear and don’t show signs of irritation or infection.
Don’t hesitate to spend money on necessary dog grooming products – they make taking care of your dog and keeping them well groomed easier and more convenient.

Remember, owning a pet is a great responsibility; so just as you enjoy the company, attention and love of your dog, you must reciprocate by taking care of him/her and providing them with the best in terms of grooming and attention. It takes time and effort, and if you cannot spare these two qualities, you’re better off without your canine pooch.

This guest post is contributed by Tina Marconi, she writes on the topic of vet tech online . She welcomes your comments at her email id: tinamarconi85[@]gmail[.]com.

Christmas present idea for dog fans: dog breed T-shirt

admin — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 11:01:18 +0000

Wearing your favorite dog breed on your T-shirt is cool. So why not choose one of our dog breed T-shirts as a Christmas gift for your dog-loving loved ones? We have designs with the following dog breeds: yorkie, pug, French bulldog, westie, English bulldog, beagle. Since we focus on the most popular dog breeds among women, we have girls t-shirts only. Take a look at them now in the webshop!

French bulldog t-shirt

Celebrity dog lookalikes

admin — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:39:21 +0000

Ever wanted to know which celebrity is the spitting image of a pug or an English bulldog? You sure knew that Robert Pattinson loves westies, but did you know which dog breed he resembles? And how’s about Snoop Dogg, David Duchovny, Josh Hartnett, Russell Brand, Taylor Lautner, Tom Cruise, Justin Bieber, Willow Smith, Spencer Pratt, Chace Crawford or Brad Pitt? Find out HERE!

The Dog with the Longest Tongue in the World: Puggy

admin — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 21:00:35 +0000

We’ve written about all kinds of canine world records, the World’s Tallest Dog, the World’s Smallest Dog, the World’s Oldest Dog, the World’s Ugliest Dog, but here’s one we didn’t think of so far. Puggy, the Pekingese is the official Guinness World Record holder for The Dog with the Longest Tongue in the World. His humongous tongue measures 4.5 in (11.43 cm). Watching him eating ice cream is definitely spectacular.

World’s Ugliest Dog 2010: a Chihuahua

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:38:36 +0000

Just a few week after everyone’s favorite ex-World’s Ugliest Dog Miss Ellie crossed the rainbow bridge, a new queen has been selected at the annual ugliest dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in in Petaluma, California. This time it’s not a Chinese crested, but a chihuahua named Princess Abby, and I have to say that despite her malformed body, I find her cute. Maybe she should also run for the cutest dog title as Miss Ellie did.

Take Your Dog To Work Day

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:32:39 +0000

Did you know that 25 June (next Friday) will be Take Your Dog To Work Day? Since 1999, this event has demonstrated that dogs make great companions, thereby encouraging their adoption from shelters. On this day, thousands of offices across the USA will open their doors to their workers’ canine companions. You can read more about Take Your Dog To Work Day on the event’s website.
Here are 10 good reasons to take your dog to work:

Celebrity Beagle Owners

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:10:27 +0000

Beagles are not too common among famous people’s dogs, but there are some celebrity beagle owners. Let’s see who they are!

1. Lyndon Baines Johnson: The former US President had several beagles, the most famous ones being simply called Him and Her.

Lyndon Johnson's Beagles

2. Frankie Muniz: The actor is pictured here with his fiancée Jamie and their beagle Bluebird. Frankie bought the dog for Jamie when she relocated to Los Angeles.

Frankie Muniz's beagle

3. KayCee Stroh: The High School Musical star got her beagle Pyper in May 2009, and they are inseparable ever since.

KayCee's beagle

4. Hélio Castroneves: The famous Brazilian auto racing driver has a beagle named Tuggy. Tuggy seems to be an ideal co-pilot.

Helio Castroneves's beagle

5. Barry Manilow: The popular singer and producer is also an avid beagle fan, as you can see. He had two beagles, Bagel and Biscuit, and Bagel made it to several of his album covers.

Barry Manilow with Bagel beagle

The pug romance continues

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:15:39 +0000

Jenny, the famous stroller-pushing pug seems to share Puglet‘s feelings, so the pug romance continues. On her website, Jenny expressed her gratitude for the rubber chicken sent by Puglet as a present, and she was also impressed by the haiku Puglet written to her. Needless to say, this is great news for Puglet. I wish them all the best, and of course, I’ll report here if there are new developments around this blooming relationship.
Until then, here’s a picture to prove that Jenny likes that rubber chicken indeed.

Jenny chewing rubber chicken

Celebrity Westie Owners

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:49:00 +0000

West Highland White Terriers are far from being the most popular dog breeds when it comes to celebrities, but there are some famous westie owners.

1. Robert Pattinson - The Twilight star was recently quoted saying that the only emotional connection of relevance he had ever had was with his dog. His westie, Patty crossed the rainbow bridge more than a year ago.

Robert Pattinson is a westie fan

2. Christian Serratos – Robert Pattinson is not the only Twilight star who likes westies. Christian Serratos also owns a westie named Bolt.

Christian Serratos and Bolt

3. Rob Schneider – This funny guy may have never won an Oscar, but his westie is called Oscar, and he surely appreciates this Oscar more.

Oscar and Rob

4. Kate Beckinsale – Kate Beckinsale’s new puppy looks like a westie, but I’m not totally sure about this one. What do you think?

Kate Beckinsale's new (westie) puppy

Other famous westie owners are Cliff Richard and Tommy Hilfiger. If you know more, please let me know!