Dog Owner’s Guide to Types of Ticks
Nine tick species make their homes in various regions of North America. They're unpleasant to look at, disgusting to think about, and worse of all they can infect your dog and you with tick borne illnesses that have serious consequences.
Bloating in Dogs Treatable with Gastropexy
Symptoms of bloat, which is incredibly painful for the dog, include pacing and restlessness; a distended abdomen; turning to look at or bite at the flank area; rapid, shallow breathing; retching without actually vomiting up any food, and excessive drooling. Bloat is a two-part disorder, telegraphed by its formal name: gastric dilatation and volvulus. The first part, gastric dilatation, refers to an expansion of the stomach due to the presence of gas and/or food. The second part, volvulus, is the fatal blow: The distended stomach begins to twist, cutting off the blood supply and causing its tissue to die off.
What Are Probiotics For Dogs?
If your dog has ever suffered from diarrhea, probiotics have probably been suggested to you by a friend, coworker or your veterinarian. Here, we look at how probiotics for dogs work, what they can be useful for and which ones to buy.
Amantadine For Dogs: Now For Relief of Chronic Pain
Amantadine is a medication that was initially used as an antiviral agent in humans, but it is gaining popularity for its contribution to chronic...
Why Are My Dog’s Nails Splitting?
Split or broken nails are very painful for dogs and can get infected – and some dogs are highly prone to these problems. Here’s how to prevent your dog’s nails from splitting or breaking.
Signs a Dog Is Going into Labor Soon
Your dog’s body temperature is an early indication she is going into labor.
When to See a Vet and When to See a Trainer
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Maintaining and Protecting Your Dog’s Paws During Winter
The sky was a brilliant blue, with glimmers of sparkling snow flashing across the path ahead as a light breeze blew it into the...
The Dangers of Antibiotic Misuse for Dogs
A holistic veterinarian warns dog owners about casual or sloppy use of synthetic antibiotics, and what the consequences could be for your dog, and even you! Every year we are literally dumping millions of tons of antibiotics into our living environment each ounce of antibiotic with the potential to create yet another antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria.
Parvovirus in Dogs: What It Is and How to Prevent It
Because Canine Parvovirus can be found anywhere infected dogs have visited, the cornerstone to protecting your dog from the parvovirus is vaccination. Since the development of the parvo vaccine, the incidence of infection has been greatly reduced. A single modified live vaccine can confer protection within three to five days. Although parvoviruses continue to evolve, vaccination appears to confer reliable protection against all known strains.
How Important is the Digestibility of Dog Food
What is digestibility and why does it matter? Digestibility reflects a food's ability to deliver essential nutrients to the dog who eats it. This ultimately affects not only defecation quantity and quality (how much your dog poops and how the poop looks and smells), and a dog's propensity for flatulence (no explanation needed), but more importantly, a dog's long-term health and wellness. The graphic on this page summarizes how digestibility is measured using feeding trials with dogs.
Cooling Vests for Dogs
The best cooling vests, or coats, for dogs are lightweight, breathable, loose-fitting, and light in color. Anything heavy, tight, or dark will result in more heat absorption and retention.