Dog Health

Below are our 17 articles in the dog health' category:

Caring for Older Dogs
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,...
Caring for Your Dog in Winter
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...
Choosing a Vet
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...
Coping When Your Dog Dies
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...
First Aid for Your Dog
When owning a dog it is imperative that you know how to administer basic first aid. To be able to act immediately if a dog is injured or is taken ill...
Flea Prevention
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...
Getting Your Dog Neutered
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...
Going on Holiday: Boarding Your 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...
Grooming Your Dog
No matter your breed of dog, they all need to be groomed. Grooming consists of brushing, bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning and brushing their...
Hand Stripping Your Dog
Certain breeds of dog require their coat to be stripped by hand at least twice each year. Once taught an owner should be able to carry out this...
Looking After & Homing Newborn Puppies
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...
Looking After a Pregnant Dog
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...
Natural Remedies
In many instances there is no reason to use harsh chemical treatments for a dog’s minor ailments. For centuries natural and alternative treatments...
When the End Comes
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...
When to Go to the Vet?
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...
When You Can't Look After Your Dog
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...
Worm Prevention and Treatment
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...
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