Flat-Faced Dogs: Tragically Cute
Brachycephalic dog breeds, while incredibly cute, are the result of repeated passing on of genetic defects of the bones of the face and skull....
Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs
According to its advocates, apple cider vinegar (ACV) is one of the least expensive, most versatile, and most effective canine health aids.
Applied topically it’s...
Cataract Surgery For Dogs
Cataracts can appear in aging dogs or dogs with diabetes. Is cataract surgery for your dog the best option? Learn more.
Help Your Dog With Allergies
Dogs are most commonly allergic to flea bites, and they can be allergic to certain foods, but environmental allergies often present the biggest challenge...
What Causes Excessive Thirst and Urination in Dogs?
Excessive thirst and urination (polyuria/polydipsia or PU/PD in veterinary terms) is a common complaint in dogs. Sometimes the owner doesn’t perceive it as a...
How to Choose CBD For Dogs
Supplements for pets that contain cannabidiol (CBD) – a derivative of the Cannabis plant that contains no psychoactive compounds – have exploded in popularity.
According...
What is the Best Flea and Tick Prevention for Dogs?
Many people tend to see flea treatments as unnecessary. Those people have never seen a seriously flea infested dog.
Learn How to Tell Where Your Dog Hurts
If you’re reading this, I wish I were a dog at your house. The best owners want to find out what is wrong with...
Anxiety Medication for Dogs
Anxiety in dogs has become an increasing concern over the past several years, with more and more dog owners looking to veterinary professionals for...
How to Wash Dog Toys and Pet Products
Does your dog have a favorite toy? He plays with it daily, sleeps with it nightly, and when guests come over, he excitedly parades...
What Causes Sudden Hind-Leg Weakness in Dogs?
When a dog suffers from weakness, regardless of cause, it’s usually most noticeable in the hind limbs first. This makes sense, as the dog’s...
Why is My Dog’s Nose Dry?
Most of the time, if your dog’s nose seems a bit dry, it’s not a big deal. The wetness of a canine nose is...
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How “Bird Flu” Could Threaten Your Dog
The “bird flu”, or avian influenza, has been around for a long time; it’s circulated in wild birds since the late 1990s. But like all viruses, it mutates over time—and influenza viruses are known to mutate very quickly. What’s more, some emerging strains are deadlier than others.