Dog skin allergies are common incidents that experienced dog owners have learned to handle. While they are not terminal in most cases, they can be extremely painful as the dog will try to itch and chew his own skin to relieve himself of persistent itchiness. This self-mutilation can lead to further infections as open wounds become a breeding ground for… Read more »
Diabetes in canines is pretty much the same as with human diabetes it is inconvenient and potentially crippling. While most diabetes mellitus cases are caused by inherited abnormalities in the dog’s system there are ways to manage the dog’s condition well. When you do, you are bestowing on him the great gift of a normal and happy life despite the disease…. Read more »
Diabetes in Dogs We dread the thought of our beloved pet suffering from any sort of disease but unfortunately, Diabetes in dogs is becoming more and more common. It is said that 1 out of 500 dogs suffer from diabetes mellitus. While diabetes in dogs may of itself not be quite as serious as some other diseases, if it is… Read more »
Do you know what to give a dog as a pain reliever? It is one of the most difficult things to do to watch our beloved pet suffering and not knowing what to do about it. Dogs are not equipped with our human language for us to be able to understand the cause and source of his pain. You will… Read more »
If you are looking for an activity that your dog will enjoy, while learning something constructive at the same time, then consider enrolling your family dog into agility training classes. Dog agility training is also very satisfying for the owners themselves, as we get to watch our lovable canines run through obstacles, balance their way around agility props, and participate in team events.
For many of us summer is travel season; a time when the entire family finally has some precious time together for rest, relaxation and recreation. Of course, if you are a pet owner and lover like me, your pet is likely to be traveling with you. So don’t let poor planning for your pet’s travel turn your vacation into a disaster.
Should you be using Advantage flea control, Frontline flea and tick control, and other well known chemical flea control agents to get rid of fleas in your dog? I have maintained for several years that the clear answer is NO. The problem of how to get rid of fleas is an ever present one for most pet owners, but in… Read more »
Nutritional needs are perhaps the most important aspect to consider when looking at holistic dog health, as theirs are somewhat different from ours and will require a certain balance of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to ensure everything from the digestive systems to the bones, joints, and organs as well as the skin and coat are as healthy as possible. A diet of meat, vegetables, and whole grains without any processed foods or unnecessary fillers is usually recommended when following the holistic approach to dog care.
Knowing about Pug Dog Health can keep your Pug Happy and Healthy! If you are a dog lover you probably know that all dogs have certain dog health problems that need to be looked out for, especially when a dog gets into its older years. If you know the specific risks for the type of dog you own you will know what to look for and how to got about taking care of the problem if it should come up. Understanding pug dog health risks can actually save the life of your best friend.
Walking The Dog – Exercise and Bonding for the Benefit of Both The special bond between people and dogs goes back to prehistory – probably more than 14,000 years. There is no other species with so strong and beneficial a link to humanity, perhaps because dogs give us so many different kinds of support and pleasure. For centuries they worked… Read more »