Dog Health

The most common problem associated with aging dogs is obesity. According to Ron Hines DVM, he sees about four in 10 overweight dogs. As dogs age, they slow down – just as people do. Therefore, ...

Romps in the freshly fallen snow can be a lot of fun for your dog – and you – but winter can also bring with it a lot of hazards for your canine companion. The most common ailment to afflict dogs ...

When pets are not feeling well, they can't tell us what is wrong, and as their caregivers, it is important for us to find a vet that is able to communicate with the pet and us. Do not conduct ...

Dogs are more than pets they are unquestionably man’s (and woman’s) best friend. So when your best friend dies, it is heartbreaking. Grieving When someone close to us dies, we openly grieve. ...

Fleas are ugly, nasty parasites that are one of the most difficult critters to get rid of. Which is why, prevention - all year long, is necessary. Fleas are about ¼-inch long, are black/brown in ...

We’ve all heard that spaying or neutering dogs helps control the pet population. But are there any other benefits to spaying/neutering? Are there any negative repercussions to having a dog ...

Going on vacation is meant to be a relaxing experience. But when you have a dog or two who are not going on holidays with you, time away from them can be stressful – for you and the dog – unless you ...

No matter your breed of dog, they all need to be groomed. Grooming consists of brushing, bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning and brushing their teeth. As early as possible in a puppy's life, ...

The pitter-patter of puppy paws. Nothing is more precious than a litter of newborn puppies. However, in order for mum to give birth to a healthy litter, her owners have to take proper care of her ...

Your dog has just delivered a litter of healthy puppies. In order to help them remain healthy and prepare them for a great life – in someone else’s home – you have a lot of work to do over the next ...

In many instances there is no reason to use harsh chemical treatments for a dog’s minor ailments. For centuries natural and alternative treatments have been used although it must be noted that ...

No one can look into the future and see what is in store for us or our pets. There are times in our lives when we can no longer take care of our pets and we need to know what we can do to help ...

All too soon the young puppy we introduced into the family home is old and frail and it is time to say goodbye. Sometimes this is earlier than their allotted time due to illness or accident. For the ...

Every year we take our dogs to the vet for an annual check-up. Most of the time, dogs come out of the exam with a clean bill of health, plus a couple of vaccinations. But for some dogs, this is the ...

Worms - not something you want the vet telling you your dog has. Worms found in dogs are just as unpleasant to look at as the ones found on the ground, but are not the same. Worm Types There ...