Related Articles
Acral Lick Granuloma in Dogs
An acral (affecting a limb) lick granuloma is an open sore. Constant licking or grooming one area of the skin prevents healing. While it can affect any breed of dog, large breeds such as German Shepherds, Great Danes, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers and Dobermans seem more prone to lick granulomas. Once thought to be psychogenic […]
Crufts – World’s Largest Dog Show
The Crufts Dog Show was created in 1891 by Charles Cruft. Charles Cruft was an ambitious man who made a career out of his love of dogs. The first Cruft’s show was booked into the Royal Agricultural Hall in Islington, England, with 2,437 entries and 36 breeds. Aside from the periods of the two world […]
Volunteering with Pets
Pet lovers – help make a difference by volunteering your time for animals! Along with doing a good deed, you can benefit from meeting like-minded individuals, learning new skills and forming relationships with some wonderful animals. Some options are: Animal shelters – Help by walking dogs, sending out educational literature or fundraising. Give some of […]