PET HEALTH BLOG

Why Do Dog Need Toys?

Every dog need to have fun, but toys give your dog the chance to chew, pull, and chase without harming your house, furniture, shoes, or even the daily newspaper. Toys have become important to dogs for numerous reasons, ...

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What Should You Think About When Training Your Dog

Dog training has been going on for many years. Training dogs for the compatibility of a household pet started in the 1950s. Every dog is different and almost like a child. They each learn their own way and ...

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Training Tips For Working With Deaf Dogs

If you have a deaf dog, you might be at a loss when it comes to basic training. Fortunately, training a deaf dog is very similar to training a dog that can hear. Instead of using verbal cues, ...

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Training a Deaf Dog

Owning a deaf dog can be slightly more challenging than owning a dog that can hear, but it doesn’t have to be. Training a dog regardless of disability takes patience and dedication. Dogs learn the meaning of things through ...

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Training A Blind Dog

If you are the owner of a newly blind dog, have adopted a blind or visually impaired dog or if you have been going through this for a while, it does get better and most dogs do adjust ...

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Tips On How To Safely Introduce Your Dog To Another Dog

It’s important to socialize your dog early and often, and this means that your dog needs to meet a number of other dogs. By exposing your dog to a variety of other dogs, you reduce the risk of ...

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Tips for Training Blind Dogs

Training a dog can be a very rewarding experience. You do have to be patient when you work with dogs, and it takes a lot of repetition for them to learn new things. If you have a blind ...

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The Basics Of Canine Body Language

Learning how to interpret body language in dogs can be useful in many situations. A good example of this is deciding whether or not you should approach a stray or lost dog. Is the dog friendly? Is he ...

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Your Dog’s Summer Scratch

A variety of things can cause your dog to compulsively scratch his or her skin; scratching usually occurs more during the summer months. Pollen allergies, food allergies, parasites, fleas, mites, and ticks can all make your dog’s coat ...

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Walking Your Dog In The Snow

Many owners neglect walking their dogs during the brutally cold winter months, but there are a few loyal owners who are willing to trudge out in the snow to ensure that both they and their dogs get their ...

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Walking Your Dog In The Rain

Dogs need to live an active lifestyle in order to stay trim and healthy. The weather can be a nuisance, but it is possible to walk your dog in the rain. If you live in an area where ...

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Use Of Medications For Canine Anxiety During Storms

Thunderstorms can be panic-inducing for some dogs that are sensitive to the sound of thunder, lightning, wind gusts, rain, and variations in barometric pressure. In extreme cases where you cannot console your dog during storms and their health ...

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Training Your Dog Not To Fear Storms

When dogs get upset, they can become destructive. If your dog has a fear of storms, your dog might ruin your furniture and demolish your other belongings whenever a storm hits. It’s vital that your dog knows how ...

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Treating Dogs with Frostbite

If you suspect that your dog has frostbite, then it’s important that you know how to treat it properly to keep your dog safe and healthy. Your dog’s tail, ears, and paws have the highest risk of being ...

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Storm Desensitization For Canines May Prove Difficult

Thunderstorms are a common source of intense anxiety in some dogs. It can trigger cortisol levels to rise, increase heart and respiration rates, and cause panting, drooling, trembling, or pacing. Desensitization may be a difficult to do, as ...

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Stopping Your Dog From Chewing During Storms

Dogs tend to chew on things more when they’re anxious. When your dog hears the rain coming down and the strong winds of a thunderstorms, he or she will most likely chew on things a lot more than ...

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Safety Tips For Your Dog During Hurricane Season

If you live in an area where there’s a possibility of a hurricane striking during hurricane season, it’s important that you know the proper steps to take to ensure that everyone in your home stays safe. If you ...

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Putting Sunscreen On Your Dog’s Nose

Even though dogs have fur, they can still get sunburned. The nose is a very sensitive area for dogs and can burn easily. If the sun is out where you live and you know your dog is going ...

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Providing A Safe Haven For Your Dog During A Thunderstorm

When a thunderstorm moves in, many dogs battle symptoms of severe anxiety, such as uncontrolled shaking, whimpering, skittishness, loss of bladder control, vomiting, flatulence, increased heart rate, quick respiration, and panting. As part of their basal canine instincts ...

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Protecting Your Dog’s Paws From Snow Damage

Although dogs have pads on the bottoms of their paws, these pads can’t protect them from anything and everything. The pads on your dog’s feet don’t provide ideal protection during extreme temperatures and conditions. It’s vital that you ...

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Preparing Your Dog for Winter

About a month or so before winter rolls around, you’ll find most people preparing themselves for the brutally cold months that await them. People need to make sure they have working heat in their homes and cars; they ...

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Potty Training Your Dog In The Snow

Just because winter is here doesn’t mean your dog’s internal systems change much. Your dog will still need to go to the bathroom of course. If you don’t want your dog having accidents throughout your home during the ...

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Playing With Your Dog In The Snow

During the winter, most children love getting all bundled up to play in the snow. When you drive through a neighborhood in the winter, you’re bound to see kids building a snowman and/or having a snowball fight. Dogs ...

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Melatonin for Canine Thunderstorm Anxiety

Any pet parent knows how difficult it can be to help a dog with intense thunderstorm anxiety. Thunderstorm anxiety in dogs can be triggered by Any of the many storm elements: thunder, lightning, wind blowing, rain sounds, the ...

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Keeping Your Dog Calm During A Thunderstorm

Thunderstorms are loud. The sharp and unpredictable booms of thunder can frighten anyone. Dogs can become anxious and scared during these storms; it’s important that you as an owner are able to calm your dog down during a ...

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Keeping Dogs From Getting Snow In Their Paws

Snow is wet and uncomfortable; that’s why most people dress themselves head to toe in winter apparel. People wear things like durable boots and insulated gloves to ensure that the snow stays far away from their limbs. Unfortunately, ...

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How The Thundershirt Works For Canine Anxiety

If you have a dog that has intense anxiety during thunderstorms or other loud, persistent noises, such as fireworks, nearby construction or your neighbor revving their engine every morning and evening, a solution called the Thundershirt may work ...

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Hazards For Your Dog During The Winter

Unless you live near the equator, you can probably testify that winter can be brutal. The cold winter months bring about freezing cold temperatures, slippery black ice, and heavy snow. It’s important that you know how to keep ...

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Emergency Disaster Plan For Pets

This nation has been pummeled with natural disasters as of late. Over the past decades we have encountered tornadoes, floods, and snow storms that have beaten records and approached disaster status on several occasions. Where do your pets ...

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Eliminating Dog Odor In the Summer

You probably have noticed that during summers past, your dog had a stronger stench. Giving your dog a bath is the most efficient and common solution to get rid of the awful odors, but you can also try ...

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Dogs and Summer Allergies

There is more pollen in the air in the beginning of summer than any other time of the year. It’s not just people who have to deal with the unpleasant sneezes, the runny noses, and the sinus pressure; ...

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Dogs in Hot Cars

Most people realize how quickly a car heats up when parked in the sun on a hot day, but many people don’t think a car parked on an overcast day or in the shade can heat up just ...

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Dogs And Storm Prediction

Have you ever heard people say that their knees ache when it rains? Or that their hips tingle before a thunderstorm? Dogs have the ability to tell when a storm or natural disaster is likely to hit. Of ...

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Dog Coats

A dog’s coat is an important consideration when deciding to bring a new pup into the home. A little research will help you provide the best care for your new pet. There are a few basic coat types: ...

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Seizures In Canines

Seizures in dogs occur when the electricity in the brain is abnormal. Some dog breeds, such as the Dachshund, have an increased chance of inheriting the condition. However, seizure disorders can also be caused by other problems, including ...

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Choosing The Right Breed

When deciding to bring a dog into the home, first-time owners are often overwhelmed with advice on choosing the right breed. Phrases like “easy to train” or “not a breed for first-time owners” are too generically applied. A ...

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Puppy Exercise Requirements & Limitations

There’s no way of knowing exactly how much exercise a puppy should get, as exercise requirements are different for each dog. But one thing is for sure: Puppies do need exercise to get rid of all the extra ...

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Older Dogs And Puppies

Perhaps you are considering introducing a new puppy to your senior canine companion for a playmate and to keep them physically active and “young at heart.” There are a few considerations, such as the age, temperament and health ...

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Hip Dysplasia In Dogs

Hip dysplasia is a term used to describe the improper development of the coxofemoral joints (hip joints). The hip joint is normally a nice form fitting ball and socket joint. With hip dysplasia, the abnormal development occurs as ...

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Heart Conditions In Dogs

Dogs can either be born with a heart condition or develop it as they get older. Although heart disease can affect dogs at any age, the condition is more common in geriatric canines. In fact, about 10 percent ...

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Flea & Tick Medication Toxicity In Canines

Although most flea and tick medication is fairly safe, improper application can lead to toxicity in dogs. An allergic reaction to the product’s formula is also a possibility. Small breeds, puppies, and dogs with a compromised immune system ...

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Doggie Dementia

Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) is no laughing matter. Its symptoms and causes are similar to Alzheimer’s disease. Whether human or canine, the brains’ chemistry changes, and lesions will appear in and around the brain. Symptoms of CCD Fails to respond ...

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Canine Intervertebral Disk Disease

Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD), also known as intervertebral disk degeneration, is a common health condition in dog breeds with short legs and long bodies, such as Dachshunds and Basset Hounds. IVDD can be genetic or develop when a ...

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Canine Pregnancy

Most female dogs go into heat two times a year, some that have one to three cycles yearly. During the fourth day of the estrus cycle, which is marked by bleeding, eggs are released into the fallopian tubes ...

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Calluses In Senior Dogs

Senior dogs are more susceptible to calluses. Although they are not a serious threat to your dog’s health, they can be painful and possibly become infected. Read on for some tips to treat and more importantly to prevent ...

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Detecting Disease In Your Senior Dog

As a dog grows older, chances are that changes will occur, and most of the time, they are a normal part of the aging process. However, some changes/symptoms that could point to the onset of a disease. Below ...

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Canine Arthritis

Canine arthritis causes pain and inflammation of the joints. Approximately 90 percent of geriatric dogs are diagnosed with some form of arthritis. However, the condition can affect young and middle-aged dogs as well. Types and Causes There are three main ...

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Canine Paraproteinemia

In order to understand what canine paraproteinemia is, it’s first necessary to learn about plasma cells. They are a type of white blood cells responsible for producing antibodies for the immune system. Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulin, are ...

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Constipation In Dogs

Constipation in dogs refers to the incomplete removal of feces from the colon. Dogs can make several difficult attempts to pass a bowel movement or the opposite, with infrequent attempts to pass feces with no success. When dogs ...

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Blood In The Urine In Dogs

Hematuria or blood present in the urine of dogs is not an uncommon finding. When urinating, a dog should not strain. An increase in frequency is also an indication that something is wrong. A normal urine sample from ...

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Benign Nasal Growths In Dogs

Nasal polyps are benign growths in dogs that develop inside of the nose. The growths are typically pink and non-cancerous. However, they can be bothersome to the dog and cause secondary health problems, such as infection. The exact ...

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Bath Time For A Senior Dog

Dogs love to roll in mud, grass, and other nasty outside elements, and like with children, bath time can be a challenge. A senior dog needs some special products, such as shampoo and conditioner specific for the needs of ...

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Anal Sac Disorders In Dogs

Dogs have two anal sacs located internally at the anus at about 5 and 7 o’clock. These sacs should normally be expressed when a dog is having a bowel movement. Fluid inside the sacs help lubricate the stool ...

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Urinary Incontinence In Dogs

Urinary incontinence is a fancy term for not being able to “hold it.” There are many reasons why your pet might be incontinent; some are simple and easily corrected, and some are the result of complicated medical issues. ...

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Trembling

A pet may tremble for a number of reasons, such as excitement, nervousness, or fear. A pet that trembles uncontrollably may have a condition known as tremors. Tremors are an involuntary movement of the muscles, almost like a ...

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Thirst – Excessive In Pets

Dogs with excessive thirst have a condition called polydipsia. In a healthy dog, the pituitary gland and kidney work together to control thirst. Located behind the nose, this gland releases a hormone called anti-diuretic hormone (ADH). It tells ...

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The Way Of The Future; Veterinary Care Online And By Phone

In today’s changing world, consumers are utilizing the internet more than ever for every aspect of their lives. There are now online companies offering real pricing on cars to remove the haggling process, there is online grocery shopping, ...

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Symptoms Of Cherry Eye

Owners will notice the development of cherry eye very quickly in their pets. The tear glands of the nictitating membranes normally do not slip out of place. The Tear Gland will actually become inverted or prolapsed at an ...

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Stomatitis In Pets

Stomatitis is an inflammation of the mucosal layer of the oral cavity, inner lining of the lips, and cheek. Blisters or vesicles and ulcers are also visible in the oral mucosa. Stomatitis is often accompanied with inflammation of ...

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Sneezing

Every pet owner notices their pet sneeze every now and then, but when is sneezing a medical concern? Sneezing often over a prolonged period of time and consistent sneezing or a sneeze attack may indicate some sort of ...

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Seizures In Dogs

Seizures affect the brain with a sudden onset and usually recur. There are different types of seizures that affect dogs; some are very common, especially in certain breeds of dogs, and some are quite rare and serious. Generalized ...

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Safely Dealing With Online Vets

There are thousands of people that are searching for an online veterinarian, live vet chat or pet health hotline every month, however there are very few resources available for these Pet Owners. There is however, a wealth of ...

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Pet Abscess

An abscess is a bacterial infection in cats and dogs that forms from secondary health problems. Abscesses may start off as open bacterial infections, and then as they heal from the outside, the infection progresses on the inside ...

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Pancytopenia In Pets

Pancytopenia is a health condition in which multiple blood disorders develop. These include non-regenerative anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia. Non-regenerative anemia: low red blood cell (RBC) count or decreased RBC production in the bone marrow. Leukopenia: below average white blood cell ...

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