by Barney's Ranch | Jun 19, 2018 | Living With Dogs, Your Pet's Health
Heartworm describes a condition where parasitic worms inhabit the pulmonary arteries of dogs. These parasites can be 12 inches long. They live in the dog’s heart, lungs and nearby blood vessels. The worms can cause severe pulmonary disease, heart failure and damage to...
by Barney's Ranch | Jun 5, 2018 | Doggie Fun, Living With Dogs
Dogs are amazing animals. They are wonderful companions, always full of energy and affection. If you own a dog, you have probably learned a lot about how to care for them. But there are some things about dogs you may not be aware of, some little known characteristics...
by Barney's Ranch | May 15, 2018 | Traveling with Your Dog
Often, when dog owners are planning a lengthy trip, their first option is to board their pet. It certainly saves a lot of time and effort. There are times, however, when pet owners may want to take their furry friends along. It could be for a relocation or just for...
by Barney's Ranch | May 1, 2018 | Doggie Fun
A number of presidents have had pets in the White House, and naturally that includes dogs. Some of the pets have captured a good deal of attention. Barack Obama had Bo, a Portuguese Water Dog. George W. Bush had Barney, a Scottish Terrier, and Bill Clinton had Buddy,...
by Barney's Ranch | Apr 17, 2018 | Doggie Fun, Your Pet's Health
Pets need water just like humans. Everyone knows this. And they can become dehydrated just like humans. So, pet owners need to make sure their pets are getting enough clean, fresh water to keep them healthy. Here are a few things to know about your dog and water. How...
by Barney's Ranch | Apr 3, 2018 | Living With Dogs, Your Pet's Health
There are about 80 million dogs in the United States, according to some sources. About four million of them go missing each year and are never found. Another four million go missing but are eventually found by their owners. One in three dog owners report losing their...
by Barney's Ranch | Mar 29, 2018 | Doggie Fun, Living With Dogs, Your Pet's Health
much, and they tend to eat a lot over the holidays. Fortunately, humans can go to the gym and workout indoors. Dogs are just like humans – they too can put on weight over the winter months because they are not getting outdoors as much. But dogs don’t have any gym they...
by Barney's Ranch | Mar 6, 2018 | Doggie Fun, Your Pet's Health
Wrapping your dog up in something warm when the weather gets colder may be an issue you haven’t given much thought to. After all, animals come with their own cold weather apparel, right? Yes and no. Some dogs tolerate cold weather better than others, and some should...
by Barney's Ranch | Feb 20, 2018 | Doggie Fun, Living With Dogs
As with any animal, it makes a difference how you approach a dog. You don’t want to do it in a way that frightens or stresses it. Here are a few tips on how to approach a dog you don’t know in a friendly and appropriate way. First, it is important to get permission...
by Barney's Ranch | Feb 6, 2018 | Living With Dogs, Your Pet's Health
There are some foods that dogs cannot eat – chocolate or anything with alcohol, for example – but there are also many foods humans enjoy that are good for dogs. Here are a few, below: Chicken You can give this food to your dog in a number of different ways. Cooked...
