Saying Goodbye to Your Dog Regardless of how well you care for your dog during his life, old age will ultimately catch up with him. It could be a slow or quick decrease. There may be good days, when your dog wakes up with his famed enthusiasm for life, eats well, and excitedly wags his …
You thought it would never happen: the exuberant puppy who chewed through three couches and took three years to train to heel is finally slowing down! You start seeing changes in your dog around the age of five or six (depending on the breed), and before you know it, you have a canine senior citizen. …
As uncomfortable and unpleasant as it is, pain has a purpose. It’s what tells a creature that it’s been injured, and it can prevent further injury by signaling danger. Amazingly, people used to think that dogs didn’t feel pain, but we know better now. The past decade has seen advances in recognition of pain in …
Because of a family emergency, business travel, or vacation, there’s a good chance you will need to board your dog at some point in her life. You might be lucky enough to have a family member or friend that is willing to keep your dog (or stay at your home with her) while you’re away, …
Every dog requires some degree of grooming. For shorthaired breeds, dog grooming is relatively simple: regular nail trimming, ear cleaning, and brushing (of the teeth and the fur or hair), accompanied by an occasional bath. Doublecoated breeds like German shepherds require more frequent brushing, as do drop-coated and curly-coated breeds, like Maltese and poodles, respectively. …
There are a variety of internal and external bugs that, at best, make your dog miserable with itching, chewing, and scratching, and at worst, cause serious, even deadly disease. Heartworms Once common only in the southern states, heartworm disease is now common in most states. The heartworm larvae are carried and transmitted by mosquitoes, migrate …
There are a variety of diseases that dogs are commonly vaccinated against, including distemper, parvovius, adenovirus, hepatitis, parainfluenza, leptospirosis, Lyme disease, kennel cough (Bordatella), coronavirus, and rabies. Puppy Shots Most puppies will be vaccinated for most or all of the above diseases as a matter of course during their initial three or four visits to …
One of the most important people in your dog’s life is her veterinarian. If you start out with a puppy, you’ll get to know your vet pretty well in the first year. And of course, accidents and illnesses — minor and major — can occur despite even the best intentions and efforts. The time to …
Searching for the best CBD Oil for Dogs? We help you make the best decision when looking for CBD oil. We provide honest reviews and links to companies that will best serve your needs for CBD. CBD oil and CBD capsules are great natural supplements to alleviate a variety of ailments and discomfort. So whether …
Many dogs develop arthritis as they age. Canine arthritis is also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD). Whether drugs, surgery, or other alternatives are indicated in arthritis treatment, make sure your dog gets plenty of rest and limit exercise when your dog has a flare-up, during treatment, and recuperation. The most common reason …
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Treating simple anxiety isn’t hard. Find something that your dog really likes such as a doggie treat or a squeaky toy. Plan an activity that usually brings about anxious behavior. If your dog is anxious around strangers, have a friend come over who is a stranger to your dog. Ignore any trembling, whining, or hiding. …
Pet Emergencies Happen Veterinarians treat thousands of sick and injured pets in emergency clinics every year. Most pet owners don’t expect that it will be their dog or cat that gets sick or injured, but in reality an estimated 90 percent of all pets will face a serious emergency situation at least once in their …
Pets get sick, even with the best of care. Unexpected illnesses and serious diseases affect dogs and cats of all ages and breeds without reason or fault. Not only is it emotionally devastating to find out your pet is sick, but the veterinarian care for a sick pet can be very costly. Pet cancer is …
Pet insurance, just like people health insurance, can help cover the cost of medical care in the event of unexpected health issues or accidents that may not have been affordable otherwise. If your pet becomes ill or injured, you will not have to base your decision for treatment on the cost of veterinary care, but …
Ehrlichiosis is a bacteria transmitted by ticks to dogs. The bacteria infects and lives in the white blood cells of the host which can be human, pets or wild animals. It is usually transmitted to dogs by the Brown Dog Tick. Ehrlichiosis occurs worldwide and can infect any dog, although some breeds, such as the …
What did you learn from the 2016 pet food contaminations? I was lucky; I did not have to learn what it was like to have my pets poisoned. However, I did learn that I did not know enough about animal nutrition to keep my pets safe. The saga continues with constant events of product contamination …
