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The German Shorthaired Pointer is an all around hunting dog. Originally called the Deutsch Kurzhaar, or just Kurzhaar, this breed was developed to hunt both “fur and feather” on land and in water. As a pointing bird dog, the German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) hunts quail, pheasant and grouse. His natural retrieving ability, water repellent coat and webbed feet make him a duck dog extraordinaire. His amazing ability to trail a scent means he can also be used to hunt raccoons and rabbits. …

Dr. Karen Becker discusses the causes, treatment and prevention of a common health problem in dogs – hot spots.  Visit the Pet Video Library Hot spots are also known as pyotraumatic dermatitis or superficial pyoderma. Those tongue-twisters are just scientific labels for inflamed, infected skin. How Hot Spots Develop Hot spots are created when your dog’s natural bacteria overpopulates parts of his skin. When an infection arises from a dog’s own bacteria, th …

The Shar-Pei is believed to originally come from the Guangdong province of China. Though the exact ancestry of this breed is unknown, they may be distant relatives to the Chow Chow, being that the two share the same blue-black tongue. The Shar Pei is considered to be a very ancient dog breed. Images of the Shar-Pei show up on pieces of pottery, which suggest that this breed existed during the Han Dynasty (200 B.C.!).The Shar-Pei was originally kept as a farm dog and was used for hunting, guardin …

The Persian cat, named after its place of origin, is one of today’s most popular breeds. They are known for their large round heads, short muzzles and wonderful personalities. They are one of the oldest breeds and one of the most sought-after. Persian cats have become very popular in the United States, as well as France and Britain.They make great pets for all different types of families. They do very well in apartments, being that they are relatively quiet cats and are comfortable with stranger …

There's a not-so-pleasant aspect of pet parenting that most of us are familiar with (and wish we weren't!) — the dreaded intestinal worm infestation. There are actually several types of worms that can wriggle their way into your dog's or cat's GI tract, including the hookworm, roundworm, tapeworm and whipworm. How Do I Know If My Pet Has Worms? The short answer: it can be challenging. Some intestinal worms can be seen with the naked eye; others can't. Dogs and cats with worm …