Color of Dog Noses
What is it that is so fascinating about a dog’s nose? Who knows (pun intended), but they are certainly… [more]
Hypothyroidism Affects Many Dogs
Hypothyroidism is common in dogs and is usually very easy to treat. What is hypothyroidism? What… [more]
Dogs Are Good For Mental Health Of “Everyday People”
There is a lot of evidence that having a pet helps those with health problems. Can pets have benefits… [more]
New Drug Looks Promising For Skin Allergies In Dogs
When a dog has an allergic response it nearly always causes itchy skin. Pollen, food, fleas they all… [more]
Pets To Vets Links Shelter Dogs And Vets With PTSD
There are several programs that train dogs to help veterans. Most of these programs train dogs to assist… [more]
Is Your Dog A Healthy Weight? No? Why?
In parallel with humans, compared with just a few years ago, a higher proportion of dogs are overweight.… [more]
How Dogs (And Hummingbirds) Drink
Do you know how dogs drink? It had been thought that they use their tongue like a scoop. However, now… [more]
Hepatitis C Virus Found In Dogs
A hepatitis C virus has been found in dogs. Previous to this discovery, hepatitis C was only thought… [more]
How Old Is Your Dog In Human Years?
The most common idea is that 1 dog year represents 7 years. However, since the size and breed(s) of… [more]
Probiotics
Would your dog benefit from a probiotic?
As well as being helpful for reducing the side effects of antibiotic therapy, probiotics can help with other situations such as stress, as well as general digestive health.
Find out about which bacteria are used for dog probiotics and products with high numbers of beneficial bacteria.
Arthritis
Can arthritis be delayed? Does starting treatment before symptoms are detected, slow the progression?
What are the symptoms? What changes in your dog suggest that arthritis is developing?
What are the newest treatments?
Allergies
Did you know that most allergies, including pollen and food, make the skin of a dog itch?
Find out how to recognize the symptoms of allergies.
Learn about the types of allergies and the various treatments that are available.
Ticks
Find out how to reduce the risk of your dog getting a tick.
Do you know how to safely remove a tick and minimize the risk of disease?
Which medications are effective against ticks?
Fleas
Fleas can make your dog miserable, and may carry diseases.
Flea treatments are quick and simple to use; and are a lot easier than trying to eliminate a flea infestation.
Find out about the medications available.
DAP collars
Does your dog get frightened by loud noises, get separation anxiety, or have an obsessive behavior?
A DAP (dog appeasing pheromone) collar or other DAP product could be really helpful.
DAP is secreted by mothers for 3 to 5 days after pups are born to keep them calm and feeling secure. It works for all ages of dogs.