If your beloved pet is having a recurring bout of allergy flare-up and there’s substantial reason to point the finger on a food allergy, you should bring your pet to your vet or the nearest animal clinic as soon as possible. One recommendation that your vet may suggest is a food elimination diet or foodContinue reading “Pet Allergies: Doing a Food Trial”
Category Archives: Dog Care
Is your dog nervous during thunderstorms?
Your dog is a brave creature, but there are still some things that can spook her a bit. Thunderstorms are one of them. Why is this? Your pet needs to be able to thoroughly evaluate a potential threat in order to determine if she is safe. This can be hard to do with a storm,Continue reading “Is your dog nervous during thunderstorms?”
When to walk your dog when it’s hot outside
You have a dog in your life who needs your help in order to make the most of her time in your care and you want to make sure you are giving her plenty of opportunities to get outside when she needs to. How can you do this when it’s really hot out? Your petContinue reading “When to walk your dog when it’s hot outside”
How can you determine what your dog needs for exercise each day ?
Your dog needs plenty of exercise in order to meet her needs and you know that this is an essential part of keeping her healthy. How can you determine what she needs on a daily basis? Your pet needs you to take the time to figure out what types of exercise are appropriate for herContinue reading “How can you determine what your dog needs for exercise each day ?”
Early Treatment for Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs
Are you familiar with Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)? It is a non curable disease that affects a dog’s mobility. The disease specifically affects the spinal cord and nerves of dogs. Loss of mobility and numbness or loss of feeling in the legs is most common. This can happen to dogs of different breeds and ages. AlthoughContinue reading “Early Treatment for Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs”
Is it OK to Give My Pet Leftover Food?
You may be investing a lot on your beloved pet dog or cat by giving him only high-quality pet food. But if you are also giving him table food or scraps of your food, you might be ruining all your effort and investment in him. That’s because human food (including food scraps) does have aContinue reading “Is it OK to Give My Pet Leftover Food?”
Signs Of Arthritis In Dogs
How can pet owners tell that their dog is suffering from arthritis? The signs are usually subtle and if you are not familiar with your pet, you’d hardly notice that he is suffering from pain and discomfort. As the deterioration of the joints progresses, the dog may have mobility difficulties and may not be asContinue reading “Signs Of Arthritis In Dogs”
Dogs and Ear Infections
Ear aches or ear infections can be a common occurrence in dogs no matter their breed, gender or age. Some dogs, however, may be more prone to infections than others. For instance, the retrievers like the Golden tend to have curled over ears which have been known to trap in moisture and create ear yeastContinue reading “Dogs and Ear Infections”
Critical Risk Factors Of Pet Obesity
Obese is a serious problem affecting pets, particularly cats and dogs, and there are a host of critical factors that have been pinpointed to boost the risk of a pet becoming obese or overweight. The critical factors include the following: Age –As your pet ages, he or she is more prone to becoming obese. BreedContinue reading “Critical Risk Factors Of Pet Obesity”
Why your dog needs to be bathed regularly
Your dog is an excellent part of your family and you want to make sure you are able to offer her plenty of opportunities to meet her needs. Why does she need to be bathed on a regular basis? Your dog can get dirty from a single activity or it may accumulate over time. HoweverContinue reading “Why your dog needs to be bathed regularly”
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