Aggressive dogs can be scary and dangerous.  In their natural habitat, wolves and coyotes use aggression to establish their ranking in the pack, mating, and basic survival. In the family environment, those aspects of canine behavior are really not necessary.

Dogs can show their aggression in behaviors such as growling, snapping, showing their teeth, and biting.  The underlying intent on the part of the dog expressing the aggressive behavior is intimidation.
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Taking care of your dog is as important as taking care of the people that you love. Avoiding excesses and keeping a close watch on Fido are important for having a healthy dog. Of course, that is more easily said than done. What exactly should you be watching for, and what should you avoid? Here are some tips that are well worth remembering.

Keep Chemicals Away

There are many chemicals that are used in households that may be potentially poisonous to your pet. One example of this is the antifreeze that you put in your car radiator which often spills on your driveway during winter. Make sure that you keep your dog away from these spills because the sweet smell attracts dogs and ingesting antifreeze could kill them very quickly. Continue reading »

The modern age has provided us with luxuries that most people did not have up until a little less than 100 years ago. Humans are not the only ones that have benefited from technological advances. Today’s feline certainly has many more advantages than the feral and even domesticated cats of ages past. Today, the house cat can now experience the most advanced forms of feline comfort in ways that mimic our most coveted human luxuries.

One of the latest advancements in cat furniture is called the Kittypod. The Kittypod is an elegant cat bed and scratching post. After getting a good morning stretch, the cat can descend from its bowl shaped Kittypod and get a good scratch on its supporting pillar below. Continue reading »