Your dog has very sensitive paw pads and you know that she will need your help in order to keep up with their care. What should you consider when helping her keep them in great shape? Your pet uses her paws on a daily basis and this means that they see a lot of wearContinue reading “Canine paw care”
Category Archives: Dog Care
Do Dogs Need Prenatal Care ?
If you are going to breed your dog and go through a canine pregnancy then you may want to call your vet first and talk about a timeline for a dog’s pregnancy and things you will need to do for your dog. Diet changes and changes in activity levels may be required. Your vet mayContinue reading “Do Dogs Need Prenatal Care ?”
Food Allergies And Adverse Reactions In Dogs
“Food allergies” and “adverse reactions” to food are statements dog owners typically interchange. But they are not the same. Food allergies refer to adverse reactions that involve the immune system while adverse reactions to food are merely intolerance to substances present in food. The misuse is understandable because of the similar reactions our dogs haveContinue reading “Food Allergies And Adverse Reactions In Dogs”
Living with a Small Breed Dog with Fatty Liver Disease
Toy breed canines are often more prone to fatty liver disease than other canine breeds. The disease itself is actually more common in cats than dogs. However, some research is starting to show the disease to be growing in the small breed category. If you have a dog that has been diagnosed with fatty liverContinue reading “Living with a Small Breed Dog with Fatty Liver Disease”
Tips To Protect Your Pet From Dental Problems
Problems affecting the teeth and gums of pet are among the top reasons for visits to vet clinics. About 80% of the pet population have some sort of dental problem that could have been prevented with regular tooth brushing and dental visits at the vet’s. Pet cats and dogs affected with tooth and gum problemsContinue reading “Tips To Protect Your Pet From Dental Problems”
Is There A Treatment For Arthritis In Dogs?
Arthritis is a common age-related problem in dogs. Unfortunately, no treatment can successfully reverse the deterioration of the joint structures. However, arthritis is not a death sentence because there are measures that can be undertaken to manage the symptoms, slow down the progression, and improve the animal’s quality of life. In addition to an appropriateContinue reading “Is There A Treatment For Arthritis In Dogs?”
Keeping your dog content
You have a dog in your life who counts on you for not only regular care, but also for entertainment. How can you help her stay content in your care? Your dog needs you to be aware of her needs and help her to meet them. This means that you will need to take theContinue reading “Keeping your dog content”
Natural Solutions For Dog Allergies
For some dogs, steroids, antihistamines, and other allergy medications are unable to alleviate symptoms. Some dogs are just plain hypersensitive to these treatment regimens. Fortunately, there are easy home remedies that have been shown to help with allergies in dogs. Fatty acid supplementation — If your dog is taking fatty acid supplements regularly, try increasingContinue reading “Natural Solutions For Dog Allergies”
What to Do When Your Pet Gets Sprayed by a Skunk
Getting skunked is a nasty situation humans as well as pets would not want to experience. Getting skunked means getting sprayed by a skunk’s very own spray which is just like tear gas that can irritate the nose and eyes, and cause mucus production, tears, or redness. Did your pet got skunked and did itContinue reading “What to Do When Your Pet Gets Sprayed by a Skunk”
Black Widow Spider Bite in Dogs
If you live in area prone to black widow spiders then you definitely want to make sure you know how to identify the spider when you see it. You should also know if your home and/or yard is prone to these spiders and consult with an exterminator about treating the area with a pet friendlyContinue reading “Black Widow Spider Bite in Dogs”
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