To date, there is not cure for diabetes in dogs, but it can be managed well if caught at an early stage. There are a few common symptoms to look for when dealing with dog diabetes. Dog diabetes usually surfaces between the ages of 7 and 9. About one out of every ten dogs [...]
This is a problem that happens when dogs are typically left alone. There is no explanation on why dogs suffer from this, but the symptoms of this behavior is digging or scratching at the doors when their owners leave them. They may howl, cry or bark for a period of 15-20 minutes to get their [...]
Ticks are parasites that feed on the blood of your dog. They are responsible for spreading diseases and if not treated properly, will cause a lot of harm to your dog and your family. If your dog spends a lot of time outdoors, make sure you give its coat a thorough check at least once [...]
Did you know that if you sleep with your dog, you have a great chance of contracting diseases? Statistics show that more than half of the dog owners in US allow their dogs to sleep with them on their bed. Zoonoses are diseases or infections transmitted from animals to humans. The risk for transmission of [...]
Worms can make your dogs very sick if not treated properly. There are some species of worms that can be transferred to humans, with young children being most at risk. You must make sure that grown up dogs are de-wormed at least every 3-6 months. This regular de-worming including puppies and pregnant bitches will minimize [...]
A good question to post to dog owners is : How do you know if you dog is overweight or obese? There is a very easy way of doing this. Your dog is a healthy normal one If you run your hands along the dog or puppies’ ribs and can easily feel them with the [...]
Itchy ears or Otitis Extrna, is the 3rd most common reason why we take our dogs to the veterinarian. If you are a dog owner, chances are that you consistently forget to clean your dog’s ears when you groom them. If you clean your dog’s ears every week with a Q-tip, you will be doing [...]
Getting a new puppy is similar to having a new baby. You have the responsibility to teach them where to use the bathroom and how to behave in the house. If you get these rules straight from the onset, you will have a very healthy relationship with your pet. When you first get your puppy, [...]
If you have a dog in the house, below are some very useful safety tips that could save the life of your canine: 1) Keep chocolates and baked goods containing nuts and raisins out of your dog’s reach. Chocolate contains theobromine which if ingested may cause vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, hyperactivity or even death. 2) [...]
Dogs, like all of us, suffer from various health related issues, such as a broken leg, worms in the stomach, fleas, ear problem, pregnancy or maybe even cancer. When you take them to the vet the treatment, the medicines, etc., usually costs a lot. Hence, the need for a dog health insurance. This insurance is [...]
