In the movie The Fisher King there is a rather humorous scene in which Robin Williams? character is scooting himself along the ground by digging his heels in and dragging his bare bottom across the grass. In a jubilant voice he calls out, ?Do you know why dogs do this? It feels GREAT!!? Actually, that?s not the only reason. Dogs will exhibit this behavior if the anus or hind quarters are itchy, but it can be a sign of an impacted anal gland which can be a problem for some...

When you decided to get a dog, I'll bet you daydreamed about the great times you'd have with your new best friend. However, there are many things that you need to consider in order to keep your pooch happy and healthy. Things that perhaps you'd rather not even think about!

Ah that wonderful "dog smell." Dog owners know it well. However, sometimes that dog odor is a bit stronger than it should be. This article discusses what can cause various dog odors and what you can do to treat them.

I can be fairly anal when making plans. In my job, I live by the calendar in Outlook. Meetings, Conferences, Training and the daily routine are all governed by my calendar. I do the same thing when going on vacation. I know that a vacation is a time to relax and not watch the clock. But, I still like to have some sort of schedule to get the most out of my 2 ? week holiday. Planning works well for me everywhere except for Pattaya. I haven?t quite figured out why ? I just kn...

Prostate health is essential for lifelong sexual pleasure and function. Prostate massage is a healthy and pleasurable activity that can be enjoyed as part of your intimate life.

Ball pythons grow to about 4 feet in length and some may grow to about 5 feet in length. They become nicely rounded if properly fed. They have anal spurs. These are single claws that appear on either side of the vent. Males have longer spurs than females and males also have smaller heads than females. They have blotches on a brown or bluish-brown background color. Colors may vary but there will be shades of yellow found in all ball pythons.

Want to solve your cat's litter box behavior problem? It's easier than you think once you understand these 7 essential keys to get your cat to use the litter box again, quickly and easily. This article provides all the tips and tricks you need to make it happen.

Summer is a great season for pets and humans alike, but there are lots of hidden dangers that can pose a threat to your dog. Be sure you know these threats and how to prevent them before the summertime fun begins.

I thought I would write a follow-up to my column, ?Move Over San Miguel de Allende Here I Come?, since this is the only thing, writing, that prevents from committing murderous acts of rage (Just Joking!) As you recall from the previous column, I wrote how I tried to deposit a royalty check from my publisher and was told the check would clear on four different dates. We were shown, last week, on their computer screen that the funds would be available on the 18th of December. ...

The cusk is not a particularly sought-after fish in Maine, with most anglers preferring larger, more popular table fish such as cod or haddock. However, the cusk still provides reasonable fishing action, largely thanks to the wide variety of bait it will accept. In nature, the cusk is very similar to cod, in that it is a bottom-feeding fish found predominantly in moderately deep water on rough ground. Good places to find cusk include underwater obstacles such as wrecks, shelv...