How To Help Children Learn Responsible Dog Ownership [Books and Resources]

Posted on by Leila Grandemange

The children of today are the dog owners of tomorrow. Owning a dog can be a fun and rewarding experience, yet children are often unaware of the responsibilities involved. One way to help them understand the responsibility of dog ownership is by offering them educational books and material created especially for children.  Stories provide children … Continue reading How To Help Children Learn Responsible Dog Ownership [Books and Resources]

Compare the Top 10 Pet Insurance Providers

Posted on by Leila Grandemange
Compare the top 10 pet insurance providers

Do you need pet insurance? Yes, no, maybe, not sure? With so many pet insurance companies to choose from, I thought I'd share a wonderful site (consumeraffairs.com) which compares the top ten pet insurance providers. Consumer Affairs writes, "Pet insurance helps pet owners pay the cost of medical expenses if the pet becomes ill or … Continue reading Compare the Top 10 Pet Insurance Providers

What is Canine Canine Influenza?

Posted on by Leila Grandemange

What is Canine Influenza? "Canine influenza (CI), or dog flu, is a highly contagious infection caused by an influenza A virus. The causative canine influenza virus (CIV) strains have been classified as H3N8 and H3N2 . . ."(AVMA). As a conscientious dog owner, and a participant in dog shows, I thought it would be vital … Continue reading What is Canine Canine Influenza?