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 […]
Dog Safety
How to Treat Dog Seizures: Symptoms, causes, and treatments
Idiopathic 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 gently try to nudge him awake. But his convulsions get even stronger. […]
How to Treat Pneumonia in Dogs
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 what if her kennel cough worsens and […]
How to Keep Track of Your Puppy Vaccinations
Best vaccination schedule It is important to keep track of your puppy’s vaccinations, as they are essential for their health and well-being. Bringing home a new puppy is exciting for everyone in the family. In addition to having a new playmate to bond with, there is a certain excitement that comes along with puppy preparation. […]
April Fool Your Dog Into Eating a Healthier Diet
Healthy diet for your dog Is your dog overweight, lethargic, or plagued by persistent medical conditions? If so, your dog’s health problems likely have a correlation to commercial dog food, treats, and other calorie sources consistently consumed over his lifetime. Despite extensive research going into the production of reputedly “nutritionally complete” pet foods by major companies, the correlation […]
