Treat Fleas Naturally and Avoid Vaccinations, for a Truly Healthy Dog
An essential to your dog's health is his/her regular annual checkup with the vet. The vaccinations* which are given to your dog each year supposedly ensure your dog's immunity to some common infectious diseases.
Choosing The Right Dog For Your Home
You?ve either decided that your household is incomplete, or that you need a non-human companion in your home You?re about to shop for a puppy, but it suddenly dawns on you that either you have never had a dog before, or it?s been so long since you?ve been around one that you just don?t remember much about the experience
Introducing the Family Dog to the New Baby
Introducing the Family Dog to the New Baby
These Are 3 Easy Steps to Ensure Dog Training Success
Some dog trainers will say you don't need to correct your dog They will often advise you that the absence of a reward is usually enough to cure most problem behaviors
The Traveling Dog? Keeping Your Dog Safe When Traveling by Plane
When you have to fly your pet by plane in order to travel during vacation or when moving, the last thing most of us want is to stuff him in a box while he sits in the cargo area during the entire flight Unfortunately, if you have no other choice but to use the airlines for your travel needs, your dog will more thank likely be placed in a crate for the flight
Recall of Commercial Dog Food No Surprise to Author
James Beard Award WinningAuthor of cookbook for dogs says breeders and holistic vets have long known about the dangers of commercial dog foods. For safety sake, cook for your dogs.
Delightfully Illustrated New Story from a Dog's Point of View Teaches Children All About Families
Growing up with Flazabell by Ira Glen Loring shows children that families come in many different forms.
Nutritional Dog Supplements
Dogs, just like humans, thrive on a healthy diet. And, just like humans, dogs require the proper nutrients to live happy, healthy lives.
Does Your Dog Miss You Too Much?
Your dog seems to be driving you up the wall lately, exhibiting serious behavior problems -- and no amount of verbal correction seems to work. She chews the furniture, gnaws on shoes, turns over the trash cans, howls and barks when you're not around, or even seems really depressed when you come home.
Unique Online Greeting Card Site for Dog Lovers Adds Holiday Line
Sloppy Kiss Cards, offering high-quality online greeting cards for dog lovers, rolls out its holiday line.
A List Of The Best Dog Breed That Will Suit Your Lifestyle Perfectly
As far as the visual aspect is concerned, you will already recognize what style of pooch you're searching for. But are you sure if that's the best dog breed for your lifestyle? For example, you might love the curly hair of a white Poodle, but are you prepare for the grooming treatment that's required to maintain that delightful curly coat? You respect the intelligence of a German shepherd dog, but are you aware that this breed will shed year-round? So unless you could bear to have hair constantly on your furniture, this affectionate dog might not be perfect for you.
Those Amazing Dog Noses -- Fun Facts About A Chilly Little Organ
If you thought dog noses were just a source of smeary prints on your windows, think again!========How Nose Prints save dog's lives======Nose prints are used to identify dogs in the same way finger prints are used to identify human beings. Breeders and trainers keep a dog's nose prints on file as part of its permanent record and insurance companies now require them whenever a dog is to be bonded.
One Lucky Winner Will Win a Pet Stroller in JustPetStroller.com's "Stroll Your Cat or Dog Sweepstakes"
JustPetStrollers.com, the nation's first and most complete online retailer of high-quality pet strollers, has launched the "Stroll Your Cat or Dog Sweepstakes" where one lucky person will win a free pet stroller. The lucky winner may select his or her preferred dog or cat stroller from a list of the highest-quality stroller brands, including Pet Gear, Petzip, Jeep, Kittywalk, and Pet Valet.
Dog Show USA Provides Big Stage For All Dogs in Second Annual Online Competition
Proud pet owners across the nation will unite in the second annual dog show where all of America's 60 million pooches are eligible to win "Best in Show." Online only at DogShowUSA.com, every dog in the country -- mixed breeds and purebreds alike -- can compete on even terms with the public voting for the winner.
Why Should You Buy a Dog Kennel
Dogs by nature are animals that get a safe feeling in a den, much like their cousins the wolves If you can introduce your dog to the plastic or wire kennel correctly, it provides a feeling of security and becomes a refuge
Most animal injuries result from dog bites. Other pets are kept indoors or can do little damage. If you've been injured by another type of animal then chances are it isn't someone's pet. As such there is no one to make a personal injury claim against.
Despite common belief, dog bite injuries and other animal related injuries are not usually easy cases to win. There are only a few states that have laws in which the animal's owner is responsible for anything a pet does. In almost all states the laws make it clear that if the owner could not have foreseen the incident it is not their responsibility.
So if you've been injured by a dog bite or because a dog jumped on you, your job is to show that the owner should have been aware of the potential danger. Were there previous dog bite incidents with that dog? Did the dog have a pattern of aggressive or unpredictable behavior?
If the dog caused injury by jumping on you or rushing you in a way that made you fall back then you must show that the dog generally behaves in that manner. Sometimes it is enough to show that the particular breed of dog is prone to making attacks.
In any of those cases, and with any other animal, if the owner should have been aware that their pet could do harm then they should have been more careful. As such their insurance should pay damages for your injuries.
Dog bites aren't the only way a pet can cause personal injuries. An animal running on the loose can dart into the road and cause a car accident. In these cases your job is to show that the owner should have had better control of their pet.
If you determine that you are able to go ahead with a personal injury claim, then you'll most likely be claiming under the defendant's homeowners insurance. If the animal was owned by a company - a pet store being a good example - then the owner's business liability insurance is where you should make your claim.
A slight variation of the above mentioned cases are those personal injuries caused by farm animals. Many of the same ideas apply to these cases, but differences come into play when the farm animal gets away from the controlled area. If the animal does damage then the owner is responsible because they should have had it better contained.
On the other hand, if there were posted signs indicating animals will regularly be crossing the street and a driver still hit the animal, it would be the driver who is actually liable for the animal's injuries.
About author: Arthur Gueli works with his brother Charles (a licensed personal injury attorney) teaching injured people how to protect their rights and obtain fair compensation for their damages. Learn more about liability in traffic accidents (and how to make it work in your favor) at this page on their information-packed website: http://www.injury-settlement-guide.com/personal-injury-lawsuits.html Injury-Settlement-Guide.com