Pet Health, Training, and Nutrition
Canine Digestion: A guide to the digestive system
Canine digestion: A complete guide to the digestive system and common digestive disorders.
Dog Chasing Cat – How can you get my dog to stop following my kitten
How do I stop my dog chasing my Cat as my dog stalks my kitten all the time? Hi some breeds are certainly more inclined to chase cats – for example most
Clicker Training Guide, Free Dog Clicker Training, Reinforcement Theory
Clicker training guide, the best free dog clicker training tips, karen pryor step by step ebook guide & clicker training videos for you to watch, learn and use to train your dog or puppy fast at home
List of Large Dog Breeds, Extra Large Breed Dogs, Largest
List of large dog breeds, a complete list of medium and extra large dog breeds and which is the largest dog breed. Which big dog is best for you?
Heartworm in Dogs – The Dog Owners Guide
When it comes to unpleasant parasitic infections, heartworm is in a league of its own. Indeed the worm, Dirofilaria immitis, responsible for this infection competes for the dubious honor of being the “most pathogenic (deadly) parasitic worm affecting dogs.” Perhaps you have a new puppy and are wondering about heartworm preventatives. Or […]
A Dog Owner's Guide to Ear Infections In Dogs
Most dogs will suffer from an ear infection at least once in their life, while some are plagued by regular flare ups. You could liken ear infections to the “perfect storm”, where several factors align to create the problem; for some dogs those factors are long term (for example an allergy or a weak immune […]
The Dog Owner's Guide to Canine Conjunctivitis
At face value conjunctivitis may appear a simple condition: After all, what's so complicated about an eye infection? But to assume conjunctivitis is just a matter of infection is to do this important problem a disservice. Indeed, there are many reasons for a dog to have a sore, red eye, and it's […]
Care for Dog Vomiting and Diarrhea
Dogs may vomit for a number of reasons; some reasons are minor, but others are, in fact, cause for concern. It is important to know how to differentiate between the times when it is not absolutely necessary to consult a veterinarian and when it is vital to take immediate action. Upset Stomach […]
Influenza In Dogs – The Dog Owners Guide
If you are a dog owner and watch the news, the chances are you're pretty worried right now. Stories of dogs dying from canine influenza are alarming, to say the least, and may leave you with more questions than answers. If you're left wondering if it's safe to board your dog or send them to […]
The Lungworm Danger to Dogs in the U.K.
Over the past few years dogs in the U.K. have faced a growing threat to their health from lungworm, a previously rare parasite associated mainly with slugs and snails. As the weather warms, the danger to your dog increases, especially if you travel around the country and to the Continent or if […]
How to Keep Your Dog Safe and Cool in the Summer Heat
As summer truly gets underway, temperatures begin to skyrocket all over the country. Unfortunately, extreme heat can often cause severe discomfort for dogs even more than it does for humans. In order to keep your canine friend safe this summer, you need to try to keep him cool. Here are several tips for helping your […]
How to Keep Mosquitoes Away from Your Dog
Mosquitoes are miserable enough for people to deal with, and they're equally annoying to our dogs. They get bug bites just as easily as we do, and they can also get the various diseases that mosquitoes carry. While dogs are immune to some of the diseases mosquitoes have been known to carry, they can contract […]
Is Your Dog Ready For The Dog Park?
Dog parks are increasing in number and popularity all over the United States. There are many benefits to taking your pup to a dog park. However, there are several things to take into account before you go. So, how do you know if you and your dog are ready to begin visits to your local […]
Dog Owners Guide To The Canine Herpes Virus
The canine herpes virus is a very serious medical condition that is associated with the female genitalia. If the virus is present then this can lead to the pregnancy being aborted. It is also possible that the entire litter can die straight after whelping or the pregnant bitch can give birth to […]
The Dog Owners Guide To Whelping Puppies
Whelping puppies basically refers to the process of a pregnant dog giving birth to ‘Whelps' i.e. newborn puppies. After your dog has mated and become pregnant the time between pregnancy and birth is about 63 days – although this can vary by six days. This should give you enough time to find […]
The Dog Owners Guide To Canine Cherry Eye
Canine cherry eye is as you can see from the picture a very upsetting condition. Just like humans dogs have tear glands and your dog's tear gland wraps around the cartilage of the third eyelid. However, when the attachments on the underside of the third eyelid become weak this will allow the tear gland to […]
The Dog Owners Guide to Canine Leukemia
There are two forms of canine leukemia – Acute and Chronic. The Acute form of the disease will normally develop very quickly and can lead to a variety of debilitating symptoms ranging from milder symptoms such as general lethargy and tiredness to more serious symptoms such as hemorrhaging and bleeding from internally […]
The Dog Owners Guide to Canine Eczema
Canine eczema (also called ‘hot spots') is often caused by certain allergies and will lead to the affected dog or puppy's skin becoming inflamed. The skin condition also comes in two forms (dry and moist/wet) with both types causing different symptoms. With wet eczema the affected area will appear red and scaly […]
Dog Owners Guide To Distemper in Dogs
In this guide to distemper in dogs, we have focused on the causes of the illness and the vaccinations (vaccines) that are used to prevent the disease – you can find out more about the symptoms here. This illness is a very serious canine health condition and can very often be deadly. This illness is very […]
The Dog Owners Guide To Rabies in Dogs
Rabies in dogs is a horrific and fatal disease that can cause a variety of very unpleasant symptoms in dogs (it can also infect humans). The disease is transmitted through infected saliva (normally passed through a bite from an infected animal). It is possible for the symptoms of the disease to take […]
