Many loving, good-hearted pet owners spend a lot of time and energy making sure their pet has a healthy diet, considering brands, comparing labels, debating moist-versus-dry, and consulting their veterinarian. In all the hubbub, they sometimes forget that an ever-present bowl of clean water may be the most important part of their pet’s diet.
Why is [...]
Fluffy may love her ball of yarn, and Rover may chase after that darn stick all day, but pet owners must be cautious when offering toys to their pets. Many household items that become pet toys, either with or without your knowledge, can be dangerous-even fatal-to your furry or feathered friend. If not used in [...]
Does your dog growl or bark when a stranger approaches your house or when something goes bump in the night? If so, you’re not alone. Most dogs will vocalize when they are exposed to new or different situations, including strange people or animals entering their territory; being separated from their pack, mother or even your [...]
It’s summer and thunderstorms are a typical occurrence, some dogs are not worried and yet others are frightened. Dogs with the condition frequently look to their owners for comfort, yet are in such a state of panic, they are inconsolable. And it can be difficult to learn how to ease an upset dog without accidentally [...]
Lead poisoning isn’t something that we dog owners have a tendency to concern ourselves with, however it is always a likelihood that our dogs become sick as a consequence of lead injestion and we should at least know what to go looking for.
Lead poisoning affects the gastrointestinal tract and the neurological system. Some symptoms include: [...]
Kennel Cough in dogs will stimulate a coarse, dry, hacking cough about three to seven days after the dog is initially infected. It sounds as if the dog needs to “clear it’s throat” and the cough will be triggered by any extra activity or exercise. Many dogs that acquire Kennel Cough will cough every few [...]
Dogs get the flu – The Canine flu, (Canine Influenza) in a very similar way as the humans get the flu. Typical dog flu symptoms are:
- Wet cough
-Nasal Discharge
- Eye discharge
- Vomiting
- Sneezing
- Fever
- Labored breathing
- Lethargy
If not treated, the Canine Flu will progress to pneumonia and eventual lead to the death of your dog. If you see any of the above [...]
The canine distemper virus causes a very contagious illness in dogs known as distemper. According to traditional veterinary understanding, Distemper in dogs has not got a cure and is frequently lethal. In the past, distemper was the premiere reason for death among puppies who had not been immunized. The canine distemper virus is spread [...]
To everything, there is a season; and if there were a season for dog bites, it would be summer. The incidence begins to increase in March, as the days get longer and warmer and people and their pets spend more time outdoors. And while anyone, regardless of age, gender or race, could become a dog [...]
Long-time dog lovers swear their pets can read their minds. Perhaps that’s because the brains of people and their pooches have a lot more in common than previously thought.
“Darwin basically said that anything that is useful doesn’t just appear out of nothing,” said Stanley Coren, an author, psychologist and dog researcher who was speaking Saturday [...]
