Psychoanalysts often refer to pets as ‘self-objects’, which essentially means internalized representations of a physical item that provide people with psychological fulfillment. In essence, for pet owners, their furry companions are manifestations of a psychological fulfillment that is comparable to no other. Pet parents are so familiar with their pets that they become part of …
When walking your dog, it is important to have a good harness that will keep them safe and comfortable—and that is where a no-pull harness comes in handy. A no-pull dog harness is a type of harness that is designed to discourage dogs from pulling on their leash. Typically, no-pull dog harnesses have a front …
Losing a pet is a life-sucking, heart-breaking, soul-crushing time for pet owners. Dogs especially form strong bonds with their human parents. They grow to depend on their loyalty, undying affection, emotional support, and friendship. Having their dogs welcome jump all over them when they get home in the evening makes life a little happier. The …
Even though they don’t speak, dogs are incredibly sweet. When they wag their little tails to welcome you, your heart will melt a little. Their little grins during massages and rubs assure you of their trust and undying affection. If it comes down to it, your pet regardless of her size will gladly jump in …
One of the best ways of determining whether your dog is small, medium, or large is by checking his weight. So, how big is a 25-pound dog or a 50-pound dog? Well, it’s hard to know unless you use other size indicators to give you a more precise picture. Simply knowing your dog’s weight may …
As one of the most respected figures in history, Jesus is a person who many people want to hear from on literally any subject. So, it’s not surprising that dog lovers would also want to know Jesus’ views concerning having dogs as pets. Many Christians own dogs too, so they also would love to know. …
Pets become so ingrained in human lives that losing them can take a toll on those left behind. After the death of your doggie, you have no one to wag their tail at you when you walk through the door. Your kids have lost a loyal and affectionate friend. Dogs are especially forgiving and sweet-natured. …
If American Pet Products Association stats are anything to go by, there are approximately 89.7 million dogs in the US. Now imagine that every dog excretes anywhere from 0.5-0.75 pounds of poop every day. That translates to about 275 pounds per year. The statistics get even more interesting. Keep in mind that these figures only …
As a responsible dog owner, you have to put the safety of your fur baby before anything else. Part of it is making sure he eats the right foods. You obsess over every last ingredient of commercial diets before purchasing them. Why wouldn’t you? With all the questionable substances dog manufacturers add to pet food …
Diabetes is not exclusive to human beings. Dogs of all ages are also likely to suffer from this disease. Research shows that approximately 1 in every 300 dogs suffers from diabetes mellitus. Specific dog breeds, such as Cairn Terriers, Beagles, Poodles, Dachshunds, Samoyeds, Keeshonds, and Australian Terries, have a higher susceptibility to this disease. Also, …