Have you heard of kennel cough? It’s a highly contagious illness that can easily transmit from one dog to another. The disease affects the upper respiratory tract and is usually acquired when dogs live in close quarters with one another or they come into contact with other dogs in the park or in dog shows.Continue reading “Protecting Your Dog Against Kennel Cough”
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Bringing Your Pet to Your Vet and Pet Owners’ Other Key Responsibilities
One of the top essential needs of a pet is getting the right veterinary care. As a pet owner, you need to bring your beloved pet to the vet or the nearest animal clinic so your pet can have routine health checkups and also dental visits. Such visits will allow the vet to examine yourContinue reading “Bringing Your Pet to Your Vet and Pet Owners’ Other Key Responsibilities”
Choosing a food for your Growing Pups
Did you know that choosing the right food for your growing pups can help ensure the pups’ overall health and wellness. You should ask your vet about the best types of food to start your puppy on. You will start out slowly as you will also be weaning your pup from its mother’s milk duringContinue reading “Choosing a food for your Growing Pups”
Ways to Bond with Your New Dog
Have you recently brought a new dog home? Whether your dog is young or old, there are ways to make him feel comfortable, accepted, loved, and welcome into the home. You can also help build a new relationship with your dog and form a special bond a few steps at a time. First, when youContinue reading “Ways to Bond with Your New Dog”
The Paw Pads of a Dog
Have you ever held your dog’s paw and examined the paw pads? Did you know that the paw pads are actually layers of fat and tissue? Your dog has unique paw pads to protect his feet. If you ever look at the paws and notice the paw pads are inflamed, extremely dry and cracking, etc.Continue reading “The Paw Pads of a Dog”
Types of Akitas
Yes, you read the title right. There are ‘types’ of Akitas and not just one set Akita breed. What does this mean? Well, there are actually two strains of Akita canines. One is the Japanese Akita and the other is the American Akita. The first Akita originated in Japan and was developed from dogs onContinue reading “Types of Akitas”
How to Treat Arthritis in Dogs Naturally
Arthritis is a common ailment in dogs of all ages but is particularly common in aging dogs. Arthritis may start to appear in the form of muscle soreness, stiffness, and difficulty carrying out usual routines. Notify your vet if your dog is showing mobility problems. In some cases, a vet will prescribe or recommend NSAIDsContinue reading “How to Treat Arthritis in Dogs Naturally”
What to do With Your Dog While on Vacation
Although we wish we could take our dogs with us on all of our trips or vacations it just isn’t possible. There are times when travel or vacation comes up and your dog will need to be boarded. Please do not leave your dog at home alone. A doggy door and food and water bowlsContinue reading “What to do With Your Dog While on Vacation”
Does Your Dog Need Sunglasses?
Buying accessories for our dogs have become all the rage these days. We see owners buying fancy clothing and bling to their canine buddies. The sunglasses have also been part of this fad. But some owners swear it’s a functional accessory. Is it? If your dog likes to come along with you on a carContinue reading “Does Your Dog Need Sunglasses?”
Dogs With Farting and Gas Problems
As a natural byproduct of digestion, gas is created inside the gastrointestinal tract of dogs. Having said that, there are certain cases when excessive gas production is brought about by specific known causes such as eating spoiled food or a sudden change in diet. In the medical industry, the creation of gas inside the stomachContinue reading “Dogs With Farting and Gas Problems”
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