August is here and summer is in full swing. The heat is sweltering, the cicadas are deafening and the summer storms are at their peak. For many pet owners, this is also the time when our dogs and cats can't stop scratching! Before you go changing your pet's...

Beagle Skin health Beagles are happy, energetic, compassionate and loving dogs and most families would love to have a beagle as a pet. And like other dog breeds, beagles also have health problems-they are predisposed to certain diseases. One of the health...

The papillons, also known as butterfly dogs get its distinct butterfly wing looking ears with fringed hair. They are delicate, quirky looking dogs with abundant, silky flowing coat. They do not have an undercoat and their hair is quite long. Although they are...

The beginning of spring marks the time when Pug owners everywhere should be ready to protect their dogs from ticks. Known scientifically as "Rhipicephalus Sanquineus", these blood-sucking bugs can carry disease as well as cause discomfort in our Pug dogs. In...

Itch, itch, scratch, scratch... thump-thump-thump... I honestly don't know who whines more when our dogs have itchy skin problems, us or them! As a professional animal communicator and master healer, I am often asked to work with dogs with skin condition...

Parasites are organisms that survive by feeding off of other creatures. Among cats, parasites generally feed on the animal's blood. Detecting internal parasites can be difficult, but a close inspection of skin and fur is usually all that is needed to uncover...

Everyone loves a puppy. When you see a puppy isn't the temptation to bring it home a strong one? This especially true for kids because they just see the here and now; they don't think about what is going to come later. However, there are adults who fall into...

Can having a pet make my children or me sick? The answer to that question is "yes" and "no." There is always the possibility and there are also ways to prevent problems. The best way to make certain, germs and/or bacteria is not passed around is to practice...

Electronic Flea collars may be the newest weapon in the war on dog fleas. Dogs have been mans companion for thousands of years. Dogs serve mankind in ways that cannot be duplicated by technology. Unfortunately the parasites that our dogs carry have plagued...

Fleas will drive you insane. And they drive our doggies insane as well. It can seem like they run your life but there is hope - fleas CAN be controlled. Flea control breaks down into two categories - Prevention and Treatment. If you are not in a bad way with...