Dog Health

Potty training a puppy is very important, especially if your dog will be living indoors. If you have visitors coming over, you don't want the house to smell like a zoo. Potty training a puppy can...

Some dogs oddly like to eat every meal like it is their last. They gulp their entire bowl of kibble down in less than a minute. These eating habits could cause the dog to choke or cause bloat....

It's a myth that a dog's fur keeps the dog cool in the summer. Dogs overheat much more easily than humans and are not able to cool themselves as efficiently as a human. Monitoring a dog's comfort...

Meloxicam is the common name for a drug approved for both human and veterinary use. Metacam is the veterinary formula and Mobic is the human formula. Both are NSAIDs (non-steroidal...

You’ve offered your dog a meal and he turns his nose up at it? Sometimes you have to attempt several different methods to stimulate a stubborn dog’s appetite. Assuming you are feeding your dog...

Acupuncture is a natural therapy that has been used to relieve pain and disease for over four thousand years. By stimulating specific areas called "meridians," acupuncturists are able to promote...

You’ve offered your dog some medication in pill form and they aren’t cooperating? Instead of making this process miserable for both you and your dog, give these ideas a try. *Always be cautious...

So your dog has been diagnosed with cancer. Cancer is a scary diagnosis for a family member whether it is a furry family member or a human family member. Many forms of canine cancer can be...

A pet that contracts sarcoptic or demodectic mange loses hair and scratches incessantly. Sarcoptes scabei mites burrow subdermally and infect dogs and other pets with sarcoptic mange. Hair loss...

Knowing how to wrap a dog's foot for a broken toe can be crucial if an injury occurs outside of normal veterinary business hours. This crucial knowledge can keep the toe in place and prevent...

If your dog has been scratching his ears, whining, behaving abnormally, and his ears are red on the inside and warm to the touch, he may have a yeast infection in one or both ears. Dogs who swim a...

When the mother dog begins the process of weaning her puppies, it is time to begin introducing the puppies to solid food and helping the mother dog recover from lactating. Most likely, while she...

There are a number of causes of bad breath in dogs. It is important to evaluate the source of the bad breath, as each cause has a different, appropriate treatment approach.

Dogs are normally very active pets, so tendon injuries can be devastating to an otherwise happy and mobile animal. A stretched tendon occurs when the dog overflexes the foot and pushes the tendon...

Since your pet is not able to communicate verbally with you, it is important for you to know the signs that your pet may need medical attention from a veterinarian.

If your dog is pregnant there are a lot of things that should be adhered to with care. Dogs are sensitive to various kinds of infections, especially worms. Since pregnant dogs are giving a lot of...

There is no safe way to treat a dog with a dislocated shoulder at home without first taking the dog to the veterinarian. The severity of the injury helps determine how veterinarians treat the dog....

There is not much in the world that is more exciting than a pregnancy, especially when it is your boxer who is expecting. Boxer puppies are adorable and bring lots of joy to those around them....

Keeping a dog's teeth clean is an important part of her overall health, although it is often overlooked by many pet owners. Dogs can have the same types of dental disease as humans, and can also...

Dogs can get many different types of infections that affect their eyes, ears, mouth, skin and teeth. If your dog has an ear infection, it is probably caused by bacteria or yeast. Skin infections...

Warts are skin lumps, bumps or growths caused by a viral infection. Dog warts may resemble ticks, allergic reactions, fluid-filled cysts, skin tags or round white cauliflower-like growths. ...

Humilin insulin, also known as NPH insulin, is one type of insulin used in dogs to treat diabetes. Most dogs diagnosed with diabetes require insulin injections, usually twice daily, to stabilize...

A broken toe can be caused by a door or other heavy object closing or falling on the dog's paw, or a traumatic event such as a fall or a car accident. There might be only one toe broken, or...

Giving medication to aggressive dogs can be dangerous or seemingly impossible, but a combination of sly tricks and behavioral training will help you protect yourself from a bite. Canine aggression...

It can be devastating when your dog suddenly stops acknowledging you when you're in the room. She may seem to ignore you when you call her name. Or he may suddenly not recognizing voices that were...

There are many different skin conditions that can plague a dog and cause it discomfort. Dogs with skin problems can show a variety of symptoms, ranging from minor scratching to severe hair loss....

Many people decide to change careers so that they can pursue something that they are passionate about. In many cases, animal lovers want a job that requires bettering the quality of life for dogs....

Hip and foot problems in dogs do not usually start overnight. They are often cumulative problems that build up over time. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, only a licensed...

If your beagle is sleeping more during the day, favors a limb, hesitates when jumping or climbing, is having difficulty sitting and standing, or seems to have lost interest in play, he may have...

Did Fido come limping into the house after running around the back yard? If you've examined the foot and see the toe has a lump or is crooked then he may have a broken toe. If it's after5 p.m. and...

Exploring the types of Dog skin problems, myths and practical solutions to help the dog and owner in a safe, painless, affordable manner.

If your dog has been diagnosed with diabetes, you're likely going to be asked to take frequent blood samples at home to test the dog's blood glucose levels. This allows you to adjust the amount of...

The most common situation in which you might need to give a puppy mouth to nose breathing is in the moments just after birth. Normally the mother dog will tear open the amniotic sac, clean the...

Bloat, or twisted stomach, in dogs can be a very serious condition, and the second leading killer in dogs, next to cancer, so time is of the essence. If you suspect your dog is suffering from...

A puppy with a rectal prolapse presents a potentially life-threatening situation. Puppies are already very vulnerable to disease and infection, so you should deal with your puppy's rectal prolapse...

It is very important for responsible owners to know how to prevent your dog from vomiting bile. It seems like your dog is well taken care of in terms of food, water, exercise and housing. But,...

When a dog sustains an injury to an ear, the wound may bleed profusely. In addition, the irritation caused by the injury may cause some dogs to shake their head excessively, encouraging further...

Calming your dog during a thunderstorm can be challenging. Many dogs are frightened of thunder and will become anxious or agitated. Your efforts to calm your dog during thunderstorms may be in...

Osteosarcoma is one of the most aggressive forms of canine bone cancer. Approximately 75 percent of osteosarcoma cases start in the long bones of the legs, usually involving only one limb. The...

Tapeworm is a common parasite infestation for both dogs and cats. Symptoms of this include visible worm segments (usually pale, sometimes moving) near the dog's hind quarters or in his waste, and...

Cushings disease in dogs happens most often with beagles, dachshunds, poodles, and terriers especially when they are advanced in age. Cushings disease happens when the dog's body begins over...

According to Healthy Happy Dogs, your dog may not exhibit any symptoms of kidney failure until he has lost 75 percent of his kidney function. A healthy diet is necessary in order to keep your...

Dogs don't really get Alzheimer's disease like humans do, but canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) is often called doggie Alzheimer's. Senility affects dogs in many of the same way as it affects...

Diabetes is a hormone disorder that makes it hard for a dog to digest sugar properly. A diabetic dog does not produce enough insulin or it can't properly use the insulin its pancreas does produce....

Does your dog have fleas? Do you want to treat your dog naturally, to protect your pet and your family from harmful chemicals? Read these tips to learn of many natural solutions that you can use!

One way to determine if your dog has crystals in its urinary tract is if you notice a change in your dog's urination habits. Your dog could be urinating more frequently than usual, the urine could...

A walk should be an enjoyable outing for you and your dog. It may not be so enjoyable, however, if your dog drags you along the entire route. Training your puppy for loose leash walking now will...

Loose stool in puppies is not unusual. Changes in food can upset the digestive tract. Puppies are also in a stage when they are going through a lot of transitions and stress. They leave their moms...

The general term for an irritated colon is colitis, and the primary symptoms are loose stool, mucus or diarrhea. With dogs' predilection for eating poop, garbage and other gross things, the...

High cholesterol, or hyperlipidemia, is common in dogs and can be detrimental to their health. A blood test and urinalysis in addition to a thorough exam are simple ways your vet can check your...