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, according to the Merck Veterinary Manual, as well as short-nosed (brachycephalic) dogs. When humans […]
Dog Safety
How to Help My Dog Lose Weight: Dog Obesity
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 U.S. dog population is overweight. In the 2009 National Pet Obesity Awareness Day Study, findings […]
Seven important facts to diagnose diseases on dogs.
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 deaths of dogs 10 years and older. Early detection is critical. Check your dog routinely for any physical or behavioral abnormalities as well […]
FDA Warns About Dog Bone Treats
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. The agency has received reports of bone dog treats and its finds more than 90 dogs who have died […]
How to stop your dog from Choking
Follow the steps below 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 and how to help a choking dog? If you don’t know how to help a choking dog, you could be […]
