Troubles for Pug-Nosed dogsThe summer sun may be perfect for dogs to bask in, but it can cause health risks for our canine friends – especially pug-nosed (brachycephalic) dogs.Brachycephalic means having a shortened head, according to the ...
Why Dog Crates Can Do A lot for Your Dog More than you Realize
Crate training a dog can be a daunting task. That’s because most dogs enjoy their freedom in large spaces and gain all access to other parts of your home if possible. So it may be ...
If your dog has noticeable swelling below his eye and he’s been pawing at his nose, you might think he’s been stung by a bee or other insect. While that’s possible, these also happen to be two common symptoms of an abscessed tooth.
Like humans, ...
If your dog is coughing, has difficulty swallowing and seems to be hungry but won’t eat, he may have something more serious than a sore throat. If his tonsils are inflamed, he could have tonsillitis.This condition is more common in small dogs, ...
An estimated 52 percent of dogs and cats in the U.S. are obese, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), which was founded by Ernie Ward, DVM. Among them is 45 percent of the dog population.That’s right: Nearly half of the ...
The National Canine Cancer Foundation blog lists the following seven important facts every dog parent should be aware of about this disease.According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), cancer is the cause of nearly half the ...
No bones about it – the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a consumer warning this week that innocently giving your dog a delectable bone to chew can potentially be a very dangerous thing to do.“Some people think it’s safe to give ...
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It’s your worst nightmare: You toss Fido a treat, which he gulps down whole – and starts gagging. You pat his back, but he continues to choke. What do you do?Choking occurs when a dog can’t breathe because a foreign ...
Ideopathic epilepsy
Your dog Fido is dozing at your feet when suddenly he begins shaking violently, his glazed eyes wildly darting back and forth and his paws scratching at the air. You think he must be dreaming about chasing a squirrel, so you ...
You finally find the perfect pound pup, but then the staff tells you she has kennel cough. No worries, you think – it’s no worse than a human cold. Antibiotics will take care of it and she’ll be better in no time.In most cases, you’re right. But ...
