Archive for the ‘Dog Ownership’ category

We all know that there is nothing cuter than a tiny dog breed puppy but unless you intend to become a breeder, there is no need for your animal to sire or bear a litter of puppies prior to being spayed or neutered. There is nothing cruel or inhumane about the process and in fact, [...]

Removing Burrs from Dog Fur

January 13th, 2010

Last week-end, Angel went with us for a wonderful hike in the warm Arizona desert. Unfortunately, while she loved the hike, she came home with her tiny feet full of small stickers and burrs. If you have ever tried to remove stickers or burrs from a tiny dog’s feet, you know they scream and yell [...]

Should I Get That Dog or Not?

November 7th, 2009

Have you been thinking about getting adding a dog to your family? Yes, that puppy is cute and cuddly but sometimes adding a dog on an impulse can lead to heartache both for your family and for the poor animal. Here are 5 things to think about before you add that dog to your [...]

Holiday Stress on Animals

October 16th, 2009

As the holidays approach, they can be very upsetting to our tiny, canine friends. Although small dogs can travel in the coach section of a plane, the stress of travel can be hard on your furry friend. Many airlines still do allow small dogs to travel with their owners inside the cabin as long as [...]