The first Boerboel was bred in South Africa in the mid-1600s. These Mastiff-like dogs protect and guard the early Dutch settlers and their farms. Boerboels, generally, are healthy dogs that live an average of 10 to 12 years. However, they also have common health issues, some of which are hereditary and some are environmental. As…
January 8, 2019 – Reisterstown, MD — Animals are being slaughtered on the grounds of Baltimore Humane Society and endangering staff and volunteers. A little known fact is that Baltimore Humane Society, the no-kill animal shelter in Reisterstown is also a wildlife refuge. Situated on 365 acres, only 221/2 of them are used for the shelter with the remaining…
Dogs are adorable, and we all love them. They are part of the family and treated as one. If you have a pup or a grown dog, you probably like to pamper it as much as possible. There are those supplies that are essential for your pet’s growth and overall health. On the other hand,…
Rescuing a dog is possibly the kindest thing that you could possibly do when choosing to get a pet. Rescue animals are often abused, left out in the cold and are scared. To take the time to rescue an animal is a big deal, and to take that rescued pooch and invite him into your…
Today, many pet owners are preferring raw dog food diet than processed ones, since it is believed to be beneficial for their health. Raw feeding eliminates components that dogs wouldn’t eat in the wild or on their own, like rice, wheat, or corn and results in decreasing poop frequency caused by these indigestible filler ingredients.…
Chinchillas generally have a calm demeanor and easy temperament, something that makes them great pets. But much as you may give them a balanced diet, comfortable home and the much-needed love and attention, they are bound to develop illnesses at one point or another. Chinchillas are hardy pets and they tend to hide signs of illness most…
Dog grooming is one of the most effective ways to ensure that you beloved pet remains clean and healthy as well as improve her comfort at all times. Apart from preventing illness and parasite infestation, grooming also creates a closer and stronger bond between you and your dog. To achieve the best results it is…
There are a lot of reasons why you would want to take photographs of your pets, and some of these include the shorter lifespan that they have along with your need to document fun moments. Fantastic portraits of pets is a normal trend in social media nowadays, and every pet owner would love to showcase…
Between 2008 and 2014 the pet market for CBD doubled, and with future projections expecting to see a 3-5% annual growth, it looks like giving our pets cannabis-based products is here to stay. In fact, there is little doubt that CBD and other cannabis products won’t become a leviathan in the medical world — both…
If you or a loved one suffers from anxiety, you know how difficult it can be to get through the day. The same goes for our furry little friends. That’s right, our pets can suffer from anxiety too, and you might have stumbled across this article wondering, “Can I Give My Dogs Xanax?” Xanax, also…