If your dog exhibits any of the symptoms listed below or if you suspect he/she has gotten into something they shouldn’t have that is poisonous, get him/her to a Vet as soon as possible (an all-night facility, if necessary). Some of these situations are life threatening.
CHOCOLATE
Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine which is closely related [...]
Q: I went hiking with my dog, and when we returned home I noticed that she had a nasty looking scrape on her front leg. I treated it with some anti-bacterial soap and a topical analgesic. I am concerned that the scrape may be an animal scratch. Should I take the dog to the vet [...]
As if the swine flu wasn’t enough for your family to worry about, now some pet owners are also concerned about a different type of threat – dog flu.
Since 2004, the Canine Influenza Virus has been spreading across the United States, infecting dogs with sneezes and sniffles. While dog flu hasn’t reached the Truckee Meadows [...]
Micki Bridges received an e-mail from a friend recently, telling her the dangers of canine flu.
“At first I thought is was one of those joke e-mails, but there’s a strain going around that affects dogs,” said the Montgomery pet owner, who has an Australian shepherd named “Sheila.”
“That’s all we need to worry about — first [...]
Why does you sweet lovable dog turn into an aggressive snarling dog when you put it on a leash and go to a park or are walking with them?There are very good reasons why dogs become aggressive, and bark or pull on a leash and become Leash Re-active.
The dog feels restricted or prevented from either [...]
Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the United States. With dogs come many trials and also much joy. One of the most frequently complained about problems that come with a dog is their bark. A dog’s bark can not only be disruptive, but it can be very nerve racking for the owner [...]
Typically, a dog only needs a bath when its coat gets soiled and dirty, however it also depends on the breed of dog and its where it is kept. If your dog sleeps on your bed, or is often inside your home, you will probably want to bath him more often (e.g. twice a month [...]
Being hit by a moving vehicle is the most common way for a dog to break a bone, according to Brea, Calif.-based Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), which received more than 5,000 claims for fractures in 2008. About 40 percent of fractures resulted from accidents in which dogs were hit by cars.
The second and third most [...]
A pet may be more expensive than you think. Be realistic about how much you can afford. Here’s a run down of start-up expenses relating to different pets:
* Amphibians, reptiles, and fish: Aquarium, filter, heater, plants, owner’s manual.
* Birds and rodents: Cage, bedding or cage liner, dishes, [...]
Older dogs although appearing normal to the naked eye, will have, and will exhibit teltail signs of age that only the experienced dog owner will be familiar with. Adding to this fact, that dogs will mask symptoms of certain ailments, makes it all the more important to know what to look for as your dog [...]
