An ill-fitting dog harness will certainly do more harm than good.  When you are in the process of selecting the best dog harness that will fit your dog to a T, you should know your dog’s specific measurements, or better yet, why don’t you bring your dog with you when you go shopping for its harness?

A dog’s measurement is taken from the chest, waist and around the shoulders near the base of the neck.  Get also the measurement of their back, start from the top of the shoulders down to the rib cage.

 
You will know that the dog harness fits your dog well because you can insert a couple of fingers between the harness and your dog’s body.  As your dog grows in size, the size of the harness also needs to be changed.  A harness that fits too snugly will be a source of discomfort to your dog.

Consider how the harness attaches.  Some may have one or two latches, still others have no lat ... Read more »

The origin of domestic cats is traced back to the African Wildcat, whose biology and behavior is still very much retained by cats today. Here are some distinct characteristics of your feline friend.

• Cats have well-developed senses thus they can detect higher sound frequencies than humans or dogs.
• Cats are territorial. They mark their territory by spraying urine, scratching, or depositing feces.
• Cats use a wide range of visual communication. They use different body postures, ear and tail positions, and facial expressions to communicate with their owners and other animals. They also use visual markers such as scratch marks or feces deposition to indicate their territory.
• Cats are obligate carnivores. They derive essential nutrients from the meat of animals. Without these essential nutrients, they will fail to thrive and may suffer from severe nutritional deficiencies.
• Cats love to play. Spending time to play wit ... Read more »