Ponds are one of the most creative ways to add distinction and diversity to your landscape. Ponds can also be a huge headache once the warmer weather arrives and the algae start to take over.
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Unlike you and I, dogs can’t tell us why they aren’t feeling well. If you’re seeing excessive scratching, irritated skin, poor coat quality, hot spots or bald patches, chronic ear infections, vomiting or diarrhea, you’re likely observing the symptoms of a food allergy.
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With spring comes revitalization and the promise of resuming all of your favorite outdoor activities. However, spring can quickly come and pass, leaving us with the heat of summer before we realize. Being prepared for seasonal changes is part of being a responsible pet owner.
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Betta Fish have also been termed “Siamese Fighting Fish” due to the male’s aggressive, territorial behavior. Typically, males housed together will posture (face one another with flared fins and gills), and may even attack each other.
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Parvo is a highly contagious virus that can only be diagnosed by a vet. There are two common strains of parvo. One that infects the heart and one that infects the intestine. The strain of parvo that is most common is the CPV2 which infects the intestine.
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Guesses and wrong calculations are often more than 100 gallons off! A hundred gallons can mean the difference between a healthy dose or an overdose of medication and, in turn, the difference between life and death of pond inhabitants.
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One of the questions I often get asked is, “How do I train my dog to be off leash?” The answer to this is simple, although not as easy or quick as many people would like. The simple answer is to train your dog "on the leash."
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Ear problems are one of the most common reasons people seek veterinarian care, Here are some simple things you can do to keep your pet's ears healthy.
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Have you ever heard the phrase “Even my dog eats local food”? What if you could feed your dog a food made with ingredients from a farm down the street from you? Eating local is not just a trend, it is a decision one makes to support local companies and eat fresher ingredients. This is how Zamzows started, and what we strive for in all the products we produce.
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Many of the behaviors that we humans have deemed unacceptable for our dogs are completely natural for dogs and for some breeds these behaviors are really deeply rooted in their DNA. Digging is one such behavior for many breeds.
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There are many different collar types out there to choose from. This is a brief overview of some of the most widely known.
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