The word arthritis comes from the Greek word arthron. It is an inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes. Most dogs suffer from joint problems – canine arthritis is quite a common disease and will affect, in particular, the heavier dogs. It is usually associated with older dogs but it may occur [...]
We’ve all heard it, “Don’t give your dog chocolate it will kill him”. We’ll how true is it you’re probably wondering. Do I have to rush him to an emergency vet if he ate one of my M&M’s? The truth is chocolate contains theobromine that is toxic to dogs in sufficient quantities. This is a [...]
A healthy dog can be described as having bright shiny eyes, a healthy shiny hair coat, good appetite, is able to maintain an ideal body weight, is playful and generally seems “happy”. However, dogs can acquire a variety of diseases and conditions. One problem about dogs that are not healthy is that they are very [...]
It shouldn’t need to be said, but apparently some people don’t know that if you leave your pets outside in freezing weather, they will freeze. Alice M. Bigler, 59, from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, left her border collie, Jiffy, outside all night as the temperature dropped to six degrees and the poor dog froze to the sidewalk. [...]
It is no secret that your vet bills are increasing. Dog health care costs are on the rise. Some of the reason is a shift in focus of veterinary medicine. It used to be, go into your vet once a year for “shots” and heartworm prevention and one time in your pets life a spay [...]
Many people don’t realize that their dogs, just like human beings, can suffer from allergies. In fact, about twenty percent of the dogs in the United States alone suffer from one allergy or another, with flea allergy dermatitis being the most common form of allergies in dogs. Other types include atopic dermatitis, food allergies, and [...]
Walking in a winter wonderland takes on a new meaning when that walk includes a dog. Something about snow transforms them into puppies, and even old dogs seem to get a spark of excitement from the frost on their breath. But without preparation, walking in winter can be like, well, walking on thin ice. Thin [...]
Oftentimes, pet owners have this doubt about dog vaccination. They pity them, especially newborn puppies whenever getting their vaccinations. That is why, questions like, “How often do we need to let our dogs have their injections?’, or “why do we need to vaccinate them?”, or for dog lovers who cannot withstand the pity cries of [...]
Regular use of supplements can also relieve chronic pains, but they are best used as preventative measures against chronic pains caused by arthritis. Glucosamine/chondroiton and MSM supplements are effective in dogs for the relief of arthritis symptoms. Visit Glucosamine for Dogs and MSM for Dogs to read more on these supplements. High doses (1000 mg/10 [...]
Some symptoms of dog cancer are rather indistinct and, especially at the onset of the disease, it is difficult to tell whether a dog showing some cancer-like symptoms is in fact suffering from canine cancer or some other illnesses. It is helpful, therefore, to get ourselves familiar with some common symptoms of dog cancer, and [...]
