The life expectancy of any dog is commonly expressed in terms of dog years by us and it depends entirely on the dog’s breed, size as well as the dog’s surroundings. Various other factors affect the life expectancy of a dog. A dog’s life span changes according to the diet provided to him and also [...]

By John WIlliams
Lassie, the popular series on television has made the Collie a recognizable breed to many. The Collie is noted for his intelligence and deep affection for the family.
Appearance - The Collie descended from dogs used for herding and this trait is still strong in them. The Collie is a wonderful dog for the household [...]

Collies are curious animals, and like most dogs, they like to explore their world by chewing. Sometimes, a collie grows into such a permanent habit of chewing anything in their way - a habit which may prove hazardous.  A collie owner must train their collie to stop chewing anything that comes on their way and also [...]

There’s no doubt. Fleas can be the bane of a dog’s (and dog owner’s) existence. The little critters are pretty amazing. They’ve got six tiny legs and no wings, yet they can leap tall dogs in a single bound. Scientists have identified nearly 2,000 species of fleas, but ironically, it’s Ctenocephalides felis — the cat [...]

Has the recent spate of dog food recalls gotten you paranoid about what actually goes into your best buddy’s furry body?  Do you know what by-products are?  Ever heard of 4D meat that is used in dog food?  Wondering how to make homemade dog food so you can say goodbye forever to commercial, and often [...]

You should consider your female collie to be “in season” for 21 days: 7 days coming into heat, 7 days in heat, 7 days going out.   Conception is most likely during the middle 7 days - but remember, Mother Nature doesn’t always follow the rules. Confine your pet for the entire 3 weeks, especially if it’s [...]

During a recent article, I spoke of 4-D meats and their use in dog food.  Here is a good article, used with permission from the greyhound protection league, that describes 4-D meat in greater detail.

FROM A FORMER TRACK VETERINARIAN:“When cattle die, regardless of what infectious or contagious disease, the carcasses are often salvaged by rendering plants. [...]

Do you know what to feed your collie?  The collie does well on a variety of foods, from premium dry dog foods down to home cooked meals. His main diet should consist of high quality dry dog food either by itself or in combination with meats and nutritios home cooking.When selecting dry dog food for [...]

For many years, veterinarians knew a certain pharmaceutical used to eliminate internal parasites in animals was very toxic to a subpopulation of collies. What they didn’t know was why…
Click here to read this article on Ivermectin Toxicity in Collies, posted by the Washington State University

In this article, you can find information on:
What are fleas?Causes of flea allergy dermatitisFlea allergy dermatitis symptoms
Secondary infections linked to flea allergy
Flea allergy dermatitis treatment
We also included a section on the products which will help guard your collie against flea allergy dermatitis.What are Fleas?
Fleas are small, brown, wingless parasitic insects that feed on the blood of [...]