Dog Health

The most important aspect of treating a wound is preventing infection. Wounds are painful enough, but when they are infected, not only do they hurt more, they can make the healing process longer,...

Dogs can suffer from dry skin just like their human owners do. Dry skin in dogs can result from many things, with allergies the main cause. Dry skin can itch and cause discomfort for the dog;...

Rottweilers are known for their strength, fearlessness and dominance. While they can successfully take on just about anything, it seems there's one opponent that most Rottweilers can't win the...

Chihuahuas are small, cute dogs that are full of personality. What they may lack in stature, they can definitely make up in attitude. Because chihuahuas are not typically the types of dogs who...

If your dog becomes overweight, it is important to employ a healthy and effective strategy for weight loss. As an obvious first step, reducing the amount of food at each feeding will likely help...

Mange is a skin condition caused by mange mites. It can be spread from animal to animal. According to Dog-allergy.com, your dog's immune system can usually fight off mange but when it cannot the...

Like any drug you may give your dog, antibiotics carry the risk of side effects, which can sometimes be severe. While most antibiotics won't cause bleeding in your dog directly, side effects...

Sadly, many dogs die because of bloat (the medical term is gastric dilation and volvulus or GDV). Even worse, many dog owners have never heard of bloat and don’t know the signs of this potentially...

Hypericum perforatum, commonly known as St. John's wort, is a herb traditionally used to treat pain from nerve damage. More recently, it has become a natural treatment for depression and anxiety....

If you have a dog, chances are you are familiar with dog ear infections. As one of the most common illnesses to plague canines, ear infections can be simple to treat or chronic and very...

Water therapy for dogs is a relatively new form of therapy that is modeled after human water therapy. Warm water makes dogs weightless and provides healing and rehabilitation for dogs of all ages...

Pitbull puppies are much like other large breed dogs when it comes to feeding. They require lots of balanced nutrition in order to grow and thrive. Because these dogs are both large and...

Most people have trouble taking pills so it makes sense that giving dogs pills can be quite a chore. If you can't get your dog to take a pill without it being a major struggle, you might need a...

Dogs get constipated for many different reasons. You might see your dog hunched up and straining and producing either nothing at all or small hard stools. If the constipation doesn't resolve...

Hip dysplasia is a genetic disease that causes degeneration of the hip joints. It can affect dogs of any age but most often occurs in dogs between 5 months old and 13 month old or senior dogs. ...

Liver fibrosis in dogs is often found at the terminal stage of a chronic liver condition. By the time fibrosis is found, often the dog's liver is in an advanced state of deterioration. Treatments...

In order to tell if a dog is pregnant, look for the stomach to get distended and the breasts to become more full. Find out how pregnant dogs nest and swell with help from a veterinarian in this...

There are several diseases in dogs that are either hereditary or may have an onset due to environmental elements. Some of the symptoms may start to occur as a puppy or may not be noticed until...

Cataracts are not uncommon in dogs. Some types of cataracts are present at birth and others develop in youth; some develop in old age and others are genetic. Trauma and some medical conditions can...

Dogs become arthritic for a variety of reasons. Some suffer traumatic joint damage; others are born with abnormally formed joints. Normal activity may eventually erode the cartilage that...

Symptoms of kennel cough in dogs include coughing three to five days after their stay, white foam coming out of the mouth, a low-grade fever and an unproductive cough. Discover how dogs with...

If your dog chases his tail every now and then, it can be amusing. If he does this repeatedly and starts chewing on it, it can be harmful to him both physically and mentally. If you catch him...

Duramune, or "the puppy shot," is one of the most common vaccinations veterinarians recommend to dog owners. It's actually a combination vaccine that protects dogs against a variety of deadly...

Dogs can eat plenty of real food; in fact, a varied diet is essential for their optimum growth. Check the labels on your pet's dog food, and if it is missing certain ingredients, do your best to...

Chihuahuas, like all dogs, have their share of potential health problems. You can’t avoid every single health issue a dog might have, but you can increase your chances to buy a healthy Chihuahua...

Extreme heat is just as hard on dogs as it is on people. Just a few things will help your dogs keep cool outside.

Borax is an unimposing compound which has historically been used to freshen diaper pails and get the wash to come out a bit cleaner; the odorless powder dissolves rapidly, softening the water and...

Sometimes even the healthiest of dogs will come down with an eye infection. An eye can look fine one day, and then red, watery and full of discharge the next. Learn how to relieve your dog's...

Canine urinary tract infection occurs when bacteria builds up in your dog's urethra and bladder. Female dogs have short, flat urethras, which hold more bacteria than the male canine urinary...

Reglan, or metaclopramide, is an anti-emetic drug used to control vomiting and gastro-intestinal problems in dogs and cats. Although the FDA has only approved Reglan for use in humans,...

There are several reasons a dog loses hair, some of which are hard for owners to determine. Animal clinics commonly treat this problem. Vets use microscopic skin scrapings from a dog to discover...

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, worms in dogs are a common and prevalent problem. Puppies are especially prone to worms and can even be born with them if their mom is...

Six-week-old puppies are just beginning to learn behaviors like relieving themselves in a specific area. They are also old enough to need some regular socialization training. All of their new...

Like humans, dogs benefit tremendously in health from taking omega-3 supplements. Omega-3 helps dogs grow a shinier fur and ameliorate itchy scratchy skin. Other benefits your dog can gain from...

Expressing a dog's anal glands is the unpleasant but often necessary practice of squeezing each gland to expel their contents, which alleviates any pain and discomfort the dog may be experiencing....

A pregnant dog should be kept inside in a clean environment, should be fed a high-quality dog food and should increase food intake two weeks before delivery to promote fetal growth and...

Doxycycline hydrochloride is a common prescription antibiotic for people that is also often prescribed for dogs. Doxycycline is in the family of tetracycline antibiotics sold under brand names...

Dogs suffer from many of the most common human ailments---pain, allergies, diarrhea, constipation---and their symptoms can sometimes be treated with the same over-the-counter medications....

The ability to make a homemade muzzle quickly out of common materials found in your house is a handy skill to have in emergencies. An injured or frightened dog will often bite. Being able to...

If you have a dog with dry, flaky skin and it is not caused by illness or allergies, it's possible that this condition may be treated at home successfully. Dry skin causes a dull, lifeless coat...

When a dog has osteoarthritis or surgery, a veterinarian may prescribe Previcox to ease pain and inflammation. Previcox, an NSAID or non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug, is helpful for many...

Whether your dog is an avid swimmer, a dog that has many folds on her body or an older dog who are more susceptible to skin infections including yeast infections, this article will help you fix...

Training your dog is more about training yourself to interact with your dog in a correct way. It's easy once you get the hang of it!

It's never an easy situation when your Veterinarian tells you that your dog needs surgery. We want to do anything we can to see that they get better. Unfortunately, the lack of funds seem to get...

A loud hacking cough, sometimes sounding like a honk, is the main symptom of kennel cough. The dog may retch after the cough. There may also be a clear nasal discharge, and the dog might cough up...

Advantage flea medication, when applied monthly, has been shown to alleviate the biting and itching of fleas in both cats and dogs. To be most effective, the medicine should be administered under...

Now that we now that the Chinese will put anything in dog food that they can get away with, we should start making our own dog food to protect our animals. I know that I avoid any pet or human...

It's not unusual for a dog to periodically suffer from constipation. If you notice your dog straining while trying to do his business, only to pass a small amount of very dry poo--or none at...

People always try to keep their dogs healthy and happy. One common, but temporary condition often overlooked is diarrhea. In some cases, this is treatable at home. In others, urgent veterinary...

Dog and cat bite wounds are common and are frequently the cause of rough play or a fight with another animal. Dog and cat wound care involves keeping the wound absolutely clean so that the wound...