Dog Health

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....

Tendonitis in dogs is a painful condition that generally affects dogs that are more physically active, such as greyhounds, running dogs, dogs involved in rescue and search operations, and other...

Animals, like humans, benefit from soothing, gentle touch, so pet massage therapy might be just what your dog or cat needs. In addition to increasing circulation and stimulating your pet's...

Injuries, hip dysplasia, canine arthritis; whatever the reason, watching your dog limp can be almost as painful for you as it is for your dog. Veterinary treatments are available to treat and...

Massage has been a therapeutic modality for human beings for thousands of years. It was not until the 1990s, however, that animal massage began to emerge from under the umbrella of holistic...

Just like people, many dogs enjoy a good massage. My Australian shepherd loves a dog massage when she's sick, stressed, or just wants some affection. Here's how to give a dog massage:

Treatments for arthritis in dogs can include exercise, swimming and massage in addition to veterinarian-prescribed medications and supplements. Improve the quality of life for an arthritic dog...

As we watch or pet suffer with the pain of arthritis, you wonder what can be done. Learn what can be done to help with the pain of canine arthritis.

You may see your dog running around in a circle scratching at its ear and think it's cute, but it may be infected with ear mites. Ear mites belong to the Arachnida class, which also classifies...

Massaging your dog can be a great time for relaxation for both you and your dog. Learning how to massage your dog can be worked into a routine that your dog begs for and never gets tired of it...

So you took your dog for a walk and he/she comes home with gum stuck to their paw. You definitely do not want that gum on the floor in your house. You may be tempted to just let him/her just bite...

Is your dog experiencing joint pain? Tui Na massage may be able to help. Pronounced "tway nah," this type of engaging physical therapy can build a bond between owner and pet while alleviating...

Sometimes your dog's pain symptoms are obvious: She may limp or favor a limb. Other signs of pain, such as decreased activity, whining, or panting, can be unintentionally overlooked or attributed...

Naturopathy doesn't so much offer remedies as it does a different approach to health and wellness. It doesn't use drugs or surgery. Rather, it focuses on preventative health and seeks to support a...

Just as with people, massage in dogs is done to relax the muscles. Keeping in mind the general muscular structure of dogs, there are certain massage strokes that can be done on any dog. You can...

Just as people can relax from having a massage, dogs can enjoy a good rubdown, too. You can take him to a specialist in canine massage and spend hundreds of dollars, or you can learn how to give...

Cherry eye in dogs is a disfiguring, but not painful, condition in which the third eyelid containing a tear gland has prolapsed causing a red bulge in the corner of the eye. For most dogs, cherry...

Dog massage for puppies will stimulate bonding between dog and owner and get your puppy used to being touched. Learn more about the benefits of dog massage for puppies with tips from a licensed...

It is important to pick a dog massage therapist that is licensed and certified. Learn more about picking a dog massage therapist with tips from a licensed massage therapist in this free pet care...

Dogs undergoing surgery require special needs to increase circulation, which can be done through dog massage. Learn more about how to give a dog massage pre or post surgery with tips from a...

Massaging a hyper dog can be a difficult and sometimes do more harm than good. Learn more about how to do dog massage for hyper dogs with tips from a licensed massage therapist in this free pet...

Dog massage for edema should focus on massaging around the injury to draw the heat away. Learn more about how to do dog massage for dogs with edema with tips from a licensed massage therapist in...

Massaging a dog's gums is very important in younger dogs to get them used to having their mouths touched. Learn more about how to massage a dog's gums with tips from a licensed massage therapist...

Dog massage for lymphatic drainage is good for older dogs who may be slowing down. Learn more about how to do dog massage for lymphatic drainage with tips from a licensed massage therapist in...

Dog massage can be a great treatment for dogs with pain or ailments like hip dysplasia. Learn more about how to massage a dog with pain and ailments with tips from a licensed massage therapist in...

Dog massage for stress and anxiety should focus on acupressure points around the back of the dog's neck. Learn more about how to use dog massage to relieve stress and anxiety with tips from a...

Dog massage is a great way to increase flexibility and range of motion in your dog's joints. Learn more about how to increase flexibility with dog massage with tips from a licensed massage...

Dog massage is a great way to increase circulation and flexibility in older dogs. Learn more about the benefits of dog massage for older dogs with tips from a licensed massage therapist in this...

Creating heat in a dog's muscles with canine massage will help loosen tension and stress in the dog. Learn more about how to loosen a dog's muscles using dog massage with tips from a licensed...

One way to relieve ankle arthritis in dogs is with a foot massage. Learn more about giving a foot massage to dogs with ankle arthritis from a veterinary technician in this free dog care video.

Dog massage on the bladder meridian will help a dog with leg pain or ankle arthritis. Learn more about massaging the bladder meridian in dogs with ankle arthritis from a veterinary technician in...

A dog massage on the side of the face will be very relaxing for many dogs with wrist arthritis. Learn more about massaging the side of the face of dogs with wrist arthritis from a veterinary...

A leg massage is very beneficial for dogs with wrist arthritis. Learn more about leg massage for dogs with wrist arthritis from a veterinary technician in this free dog care video.

A leg massage on dogs with knee arthritis is great way to loosen all of the muscles around the knee. Learn more about massaging the legs in dogs with knee arthritis from a veterinary technician...

In dogs with knee arthritis a massage focusing on the sacrum area will release tension in the hip and leg region. Learn more about massaging the sacrum in dogs with knee arthritis from a...

A shoulder blade massage eases tension in a dog's muscles. Learn how massage can be used to treat arthritis in a dog from a registered veterinary technician in this free pet care video.

A shoulder muscle massage uses big circular motions on a dog's shoulders. Learn how massage can be used to treat arthritis in a dog from a registered veterinary technician in this free pet care video.

A neck massage eases tension in the dog's neck and front legs. Learn how massage can be used to treat arthritis in a dog from a registered veterinary technician in this free pet care video.

A dog's bladder meridian runs along the spine and is massaged down the spine. Learn how massage can be used to treat arthritis in a dog from a registered veterinary technician in this free pet...

Dog massage is a great way to help treat hip dysplasia. Learn how to massage a dog's bladder meridian with tips from a veterinary technician in this free dog care video.

Massaging a dog's sacrum is a useful treatment for hip dysplasia. Learn more about dog massage for hip dysplasia with tips from a veterinary technician in this free dog care video.

Before ending a dog massage session for hip dysplasia it is important to massage the legs. Learn how to massage dog legs with tips from a veterinary technician in this free dog care video.

A dog acupressure or massage session should always end with several minutes of quiet time. Learn more about how to finish a dog acupressure session with tips from a veterinary technician in this...

An elbow massage for dogs can be very beneficial for dogs with elbow arthritis. Learn how to massage a dog's elbow with tips from a veterinary technician in this free dog care video.

A shoulder massage for dogs with elbow arthritis is a very important part of treatment. Learn how to massage a dog's shoulder with tips from a veterinary technician in this free dog care video.

A neck massage is the last part of a dog massage and acupressure session. Learn how to massage a dog's neck with tips from a veterinary technician in this free dog care video.

A dog acupressure and massage session should always end with a few minutes of quiet time. Learn how to finish a dog acupressure session with tips from a veterinary technician in this free dog...

A back massage for your dog with back problems will help benefit your pooch and relieve pain. Learn how to give a dog back massage with tips from a veterinary technician in this free dog care video.

Although caring for a dog in a wheelchair has its challenges, it can also be a rewarding experience to help your companion animal lead a long and happy life with his loved ones.

Dogs are wonderful companions and most pet owners enjoy giving their dog special attention and spoiling them once and a while too. While pampering your dog with a day at the spa may not be in your...