Breed and Better

You felt a bit worried when your dog developed some mysterious little red bumps, pimples, or blackheads on their chin and lips, right? Well, it turns out that dogs can also get pimples just like we did when we were teenagers! This common skin irritation is called canine acne , and it can make your poor pup feel incredibly itchy and uncomfortable. While there are many different things that can cause this, one of the biggest culprits, which is kind of hidden from most people, is sitting right there on your kitchen floor. If you want to prevent these skin problems and stop the irritation before it even starts, then learning how to clean plastic dog bowls safely is the absolute best place to begin.   The Hidden Danger of Plastic Dishes You see, plastic is lightweight, doesn’t rust, is cheap, and is hard to break, which is why so many of us use it for our pets. However, plastic’s major secret flaw is that it’s a very soft material. Therefore, over time, as your dog che...

The Akita Are you a pet lover, to be exact, a dog lover? Do you prefer the protective guard dog types? Ok, let me introduce this beautiful and exotic breed to you. At the end, I know you will be excited to add one to your pets. It’s called “Akita”! The ‘Akita’ is originally from Japan named after a province in north Japan. It was a breed that was originally used for hunting wild animals like the black bear and wild boar. It used to be a guard dog for Japanese royalty because of its loyalty and family guarding attributes. There are two main breeds, the original breed from Japan and the American standard breed which is much larger. It’s a large and powerful dog with some pretty small eyes for its large head. Why you should get an Akita puppy…..      1.       Confidence What would you think of a breed of dog that weighs at least 100 pounds on the average and which used to hunt down black bears? The Akita has a strong and intimidati...