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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Not all dog diseases can be transmitted to humans, but there are a few known as “zoonotic” diseases which can be and you must make it your business to know about, especially if you own a dog. Rabies: It is a very uncommon disease with domesticated dogs, but is very fatal to humans. Rabies can [...]
Changing seasons from winter to summer impacts dogs as well as humans. This is particularly true about skin. Your dog’s fur is affected by the change of climate. In winter, the fur becomes dry due to the cold dry air, and as we humans apply dry skin lotion, dogs who are constantly scratching, biting and [...]
What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus, the medical name for diabetes, is a disease caused by a lack of insulin, or the inability of the body to utilize the insulin properly, that affects the level of glucose, or sugar, in your dog or cat’s blood. The glucose comes from the food that your pet eats. The [...]
Herbal medicine has been successfully used to treat many illnesses in dogs and people throughout the centuries and is basic to folk medicine in every culture. Wild animals are thought to instinctively select the proper herbs when ill. A system of cancer therapy, known as the Hoxsey Program was originated by a man who observed [...]
Having spent years as an animal shelter volunteer and knowing many respectable breeders as well as many who are not, this is a very important issue to me. I strongly urge everyone to spay or neuter his or her pet (dogs, cats, rabbits, etc). Tens of thousands of unwanted pets of all ages and species [...]
