Posted on January 17, 2012 by WayCoolDogs
This book took me into another world. I am a dog lover and dog author of children’s books. I know dogs and consider them to be wonderful. However, I had no idea, until I read this book, of the extraordinary world of living with multiple dogs, dogs who needed a home, dogs who had been [...]
Posted on December 28, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
At first I mistook her for another dog who had been adopted out, and I thought she had been brought back. She had the same unusual oriental-looking narrow eyes, but a closer look showed her mouth was darker in colour than Chloe’s. Still I wanted a name that sounded like her, so she became Clover. [...]
Posted on December 14, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
Toots didn’t have the appearance of a puppy, although he actually was one. He looked more like a very tiny, wise, old dog, maybe because his fur, or what there was of it, was steel grey and his face looked old beyond his years, as if he might have many stories to tell. His fur [...]
Posted on December 13, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
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Posted on December 07, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
How to calm your canine takes a few deep breathes on your part and a few tricks (if not treats). While a loving pat and stroke from the master is enough for some mutts, others can become severely hysterical and frantic during storms or other stressful situations. So, how do you help calm your pup [...]
Posted on December 02, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
About 80% of dogs show signs of gum disease and other oral problems by age 3. It is important to have your dog’s teeth and gums examined by a veterinarian regularly. Your dog cannot clean his teeth by himself! Teeth brushing and oral care will not only keep your dog’s teeth clean and breath fresh, [...]
Posted on December 01, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
Popsy, a heavy-coated greyish-white shipoo, was brought in one day with a heavily bandaged right front foot. He had apparently been taken to a vet’s clinic for treatment and the owners never came back for him, so in due time he was sent to the shelter. The big purple bandage was removed, revealing a withered [...]
Posted on November 29, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
For those of you that have even a cursory knowledge of dog breeds, the word “working” and “dog” make us think of the breed group, such as the Hunting Group, the Toy Group, etc. The working dogs I am talking about today are not going to be limited to those breeds that are in the [...]
Posted on November 23, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
Dog arthritis should never be underestimated. And though the treatment of the disease has improved greatly over the past years, there is still no cure for it. Nevertheless, dog owners are not completely helpless.
Posted on November 16, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
Curly was the kind of dog who doesn’t get adopted, she was too big to be a small house dog, and not big enough to be a guard dog, and I was frankly nervous about what would happen to her. Then God stepped in, as he has a way of doing.
Posted on November 09, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, more than 80 percent of dogs will develop a gum disease by three-years of age. Periodontal disease occurs when the dog’s gum tissues become infected and inflamed due to bacteria present in the mouth. The bacteria can cause plaque and tartar to build up and harden on canine [...]
Posted on November 02, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
Sometimes when dogs are found wandering on the street, or if they have been surrendered by owners who were less than kind to them, all they want is to find a little corner to squeeze themselves into, where they won’t be noticed by anyone. In such cases a cage, no matter how uncomfortable, becomes their [...]
Posted on October 27, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
He was very weak when they brought him in, and his coat was dry and matted, so after a couple of days on the drip to build up his strength, he was bathed and trimmed down, and started to feel lots better. I actually got confused, as I had been looking after a smallish white [...]
Posted on October 19, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
Life changes for people when a therapy dog walks into the room. Everyone who has witnessed therapy dogs interacting with people testifies to the positive effects created by the human-canine connection. It is not a matter of age; the special qualities found in dogs can touch people at all stages of life. For the [...]
