Has your dog been itching more than usual? Do you suspect your dog might have fleas but you're not sure what to look for? If so you've come to the right place. Here's a few simple ways to check your dog for fleas at home. Do You Think Your Dog Have … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know Before Shaving Your Dog
I made the mistake of shaving my dog (an Australian Shepherd) years ago, and it's something I'll always regret. I figured shaving him for the summer would be an easy way to help keep him cool when we were out, but that didn't happen. It just made … [Read more...]
Can Olive Oil Help Your Dogs Dry Skin?
A few years back my boyfriend made a remark about my dog's skin and how smooth it was. "She doesn't have dry, flaky skin like a lot of other dogs." It was true, she didn't. For the first few years she had the shiniest, healthiest coat I've seen -- … [Read more...]
Managing Arthritis – I Miss Playing Frisbee With My Dog
When Laika was diagnosed with arthritis I was upset, I'm sure the term overreacting would come to my vets mind. In my mind I thought we were doomed. I envisioned having to help her up the stairs, take slow walks, and having to help lift her up onto … [Read more...]
Mass Dog Vaccinations Successful at Eliminating Rabies
Canine rabies has been controlled or eliminated throughout most of the developed world, but in developing countries it remains a major public health concern killing 69,000 people a year. The First Rabies Vaccine Virtually all rabies infections … [Read more...]
I Missed the Early Signs of Arthritis In My Dog
I missed the early signs of arthritis in my dog. She was diagnosed with arthritis at the age of 3, and to say I was a bit shocked is an understatement. The signs had been there all along, but I wasn't putting them together. I just assumed they … [Read more...]
A Mutated Dog Gene Might Help Treat Blindness
Researchers have identified a mutated dog gene in Swedish Vallhund's that might lead to new therapies for treating human blindness. 10 Years of Research Into Identifying a New Retinal Disease Over ten years ago researchers identified a new … [Read more...]
The Importance of Play for Dogs Revealed
Could the amount of play your dog receives be effecting his behavior? A new study reveals the importance of play for dogs. Study Finds That Play Is Key To Our Dogs Well Being A new study released by Bristol University has found that play is the … [Read more...]
What Unethical Breeding Has Done To Bulldogs
Over the past 100 years the Bulldog has gone from a great athlete to one of the unhealthiest breeds around. And despite numerous concerns about their health & overall well-being they continue to rise in popularity. And the problem, of course, is … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid Of Fleas for Good
I learned first hand a few years ago that getting rid of fleas is no easy task. It sounds simple enough, but the problem is they have a tendency to keep coming back. After 20 years of owning pets I'd never had to deal with them before. So I went … [Read more...]
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