Walking an “Alpha Dog”: 5 Tips for Walking Dominant Dogs

Lately I have been trying to take more walks with my six month old puppy Atticus; every time he sees me getting the leash he gets so excited. After several minutes of hyperactivity, he sits patiently while I put the leash on him. I have been trying some techniques with him while we walk such as, teaching him to walk only on my right side, not to walk ahead of me, and keeping a steady pace.

Healing Pets with Natural Remedies

Watch Native Remedies and PetAlive CEO and co-founder George Luntz talk about how herbal and homeopathic remedies can help a number of ailments and conditions in pets without the risk of side effects. As a bonus, watch as he uses a home remedy for eye stains that’s economic, safe and effective.

Coping with the Loss of Your Pet

Losing a pet can be very upsetting, and even shocking. Unfortunately, since animals age quicker than humans, most pet owners will go through the loss of a pet at some point in their lives, but comfortably coping with that loss can be hard to do.

Why Does My Pet Have Gas?

It’s completely normal for your pet to have gas just like humans do, however if your pet has excessive amounts of gas, unwanted side effects can occur for both pets and owners.

Jealous Pets: What to Consider Before Making Household Changes

More than likely, your pet has been fond of being the center of attention, and making room for someone else to share the spotlight will require some extra effort on your part and other family members. Having a plan for the new pet in your home will make the change easier for everyone, while helping to avoid possible conflicts between the animals.

Treasure Coast Clinic Treats Pets With Their Own Stem Cells

Happiness bursts from those glowing orbs and her tail wags rapidly, the sleek fur coat that covers the yellow Labrador retriever mirroring the 12-year-old’s meticulous care. But Tule’s eyes didn’t always shine.

Tule was plagued by crippling arthritis, her hindquarters severely compromised and her enthusiasm toward life muted. If Tule wasn’t living during the 21st century, her twilight years might have turned ugly. But a revolution in veterinary medicine, on science’s cutting edge, arrived just in time.

What to Expect in Teething Puppies

When you get a new puppy there are a lot of things to consider, and teething is definitely one of them. Four months old is generally when a puppy starts to lose its first set of baby teeth and adult teeth start to emerge. Noticeable differences in your pets’ behavior will warn you of the onset of the teething process. Teething puppies not only chew everything they can sink their teeth into, but they also seem restlessness and may whimper from pain.

Halloween Pet Safety

Halloween is right around the corner, and while you may be busy trying to figure out costumes for your children, you also have to start thinking about how Fluffy or Fido might react to visitors. There are a couple different ways your pet may react, and it’s always good idea to have a plan ready if your pet starts to exhibit uncommon behaviors.

Can Your Pet Catch a Cold?

You may have begun hearing the coughs, sneezes and sniffles that seem to sneak up on us every fall, from around the office, in the stores, or even in your own home. A lot of people often wonder whether their dogs and cats can catch common colds like humans do- find out below!

Tips to Promote Immunity in Pets

While your pet may initiate certain behaviors regarding eating habits and exercise, through the evolution of domestication, many of these normal processes fall under the influence of our hands. Therefore, making just a few tweaks in routine may greatly benefit your pet’s overall health and well-being.