Dog Care and Other Articles

  Canine Assisted Therapy, (C.A.T.), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in August of 2009 to address the need of companionship for those in schools, nursing homes, hospice, assisted living, and hospitals.   Since the inception of the organization detailed background checks have been performed on all C.A.T. volunteers; no other dog certification organizations in Broward [...]

  Canine Assisted Therapy, (C.A.T.), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in August of 2009 to address the need of companionship for those in schools, nursing homes, hospice, assisted living, and hospitals.   Since the inception of the organization detailed background checks have been performed on all C.A.T. volunteers; no other dog certification organizations in Broward [...]

  Canine Assisted Therapy, (C.A.T.), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in August of 2009 to address the need of companionship for those in schools, nursing homes, hospice, assisted living, and hospitals.   Since the inception of the organization detailed background checks have been performed on all C.A.T. volunteers; no other dog certification organizations in Broward [...]

Dog treats are a good way to give your dog extra health, nutrients and vitamins in addition to their regular healthy meals each day. There are an array of different dog treats on the market today ranging in size, taste, texture and ingredients. There are treats on the market that are geared towards dog teething, [...]

  Canine Assisted Therapy, (C.A.T.), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in August of 2009 to address the need of companionship for those in schools, nursing homes, hospice, assisted living, and hospitals.   Since the inception of the organization detailed background checks have been performed on all C.A.T. volunteers; no other dog certification organizations in Broward [...]

Ciprofloxacin is the antibiotic dosage for canine UTI if your dog or puppy is 28 weeks or older. The dosage is 2.27 mg to 6.8 mg per pound every 12 hours. Ciprofloxacin is a prescription medication that is not FDA-approved for veterinary use. However, it is commonly prescribed by veterinarians for use in dogs and [...]

Just like humans, dogs also get cataracts when opacity on the lens of the eye develops. In its early stages cataract may not cause any visual problems, however as it matures can cause blurry or cloudy vision and eventually may result in total loss of sight. When this occurs, the usual veterinary treatment is the [...]

Canine ear infections are a common problem for dog owners. The infection can occur in the external ear canal and spread to the middle ear. Dogs with hairy or pendulous ears commonly suffer infections. Causes The most common cause for canine ear infections is bacteria. Your dog may also get an infection if you don’t [...]

Many people see their pet dog as an important member of the family, and as with any family member, they want to do everything possible to keep them healthy and happy. There is a huge variety of preventative canine medication available today, to ensure that your dog is at a lower risk from some of [...]

One of the fastest dog training techniques which is common to everybody now is canine clicker training. A clicker is like a plastic box device, with a metal strap, when pressed will emit a “click” sound. This method of training is actually a very gentle reward based training technique. This method of training [...]