3 products to help keep your dog healthy
Consider buying health products for dogs including cooling vests, ankle braces, and heartworm preventative medication.
Health conditions
Work with your vet to monitor health conditions to provide the best possible care for your dog.
Ear infections: A dog ear infection is a common health problem. To best way to prevent ear infections is to keep your dog’s ears clean.
Hiccups: Veterinarians think dog hiccups belong on the list of “growing pains” some puppies must endure.
Excessive thirst: Excessive thirst and frequent urination can indicate diabetes, kidney failure, liver disease, leptospirosis, and Cushing’s Disease.
Giving your dog medications: Tap into your dog’s love of treats to give him medicine. Start by mixing the pill with peanut butter, cheese, or another favorite.
Animal plastic surgery: Plastic surgery can correct breathing issues that have been caused by the selective breeding of breeds like Shar-Peis and Pugs.
Dog dehydration: Dogs are susceptible to dehydration during summer. Dehydration also is a sign of diarrhea, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Bloat in dogs: Know the symptoms, causes and treatments
The leading risk factor for canine bloat is genetics. Large breeds with narrow waists and deep chests are more prone to bloat.
What you need to know about liver disease in dogs
Common symptoms of liver disease in dogs include: Decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, sudden weight loss, lethargy, and thirst.
Living with an IVDD Dachshund: Tips to keep your dog healthy
IVDD includes several conditions, including disc degeneration and disc herniation. Treatments can range from crate rest to surgery.
Everything you need to know about kennel cough
Dogs commonly contract kennel cough at places like dog parks, training practices, boarding and daycare facilities, and dog shows.
What you need to know about preventing heartworm disease
Heartworm disease is transmitted via mosquitoes and then enters into the dog’s system. Left untreated, heartworm disease is fatal.
Canine parvovirus: Facts, myths and how to prevent it
Vaccinate your puppy to protect against canine parvovirus. Puppies should get the vaccine three times, ideally when they are eight, 12, and 16 weeks of age.
Can dogs be allergic to grass?
A dog’s symptoms from grass allergies can be anywhere from hardly noticeable to obvious discomfort. Wipe paws, bathe often, and talk to your vet.
5 signs your dog is healthy
Signs your dog is healthy include high energy level, a healthy appetite, a shiny, full coat, fresh breath, and clean teeth, and bright eyes.
4 reasons why your dog needs regular vet visits
Aging gracefully is possible with regular vet visits. If you take your pup to the vet at 2 months old, your vet will know to treat him at 2 years old.
