Common Household Poisons to Dogs

I’ll never forget the day I arrived home from work to find brown slimy piles all over the floor, on the couch, on my bed, and on the rugs. There was also an empty bag of chocolate chips on the floor. Then I saw my peek-a-poo, Buffy, laying on the floor barely consciounce. I grabbed her up and rushed her to the vet. Thankfully, she was OK (since she threw up everything she consumed) after an overnight stay in the vet for observation. I learned that day that chocolate is toxic to dogs. I was very... [Read more]

Common Dog Diseases & Tips for Preventing Them

Part of caring for your dog involves his health.  All dogs get sick at some point in their lives.  But, there are preventive measures that you can take to protect his health from the time he is a puppy.  Here are a few of the more common dog conditions and how to prevent or combat them. When talking about dogs you may have heard the word “distemper”.  Distemper is a condition common to dogs.  It can cause damage to the lungs or the brain and spinal cord similar to the human polio virus.  Distemper... [Read more]

3 Major Health Problems in Dogs

Life with your dog can be fun and exciting. There are times when this excitement can take a turn in the wrong direction. This is when your dog gets sick. There will be times in your dog’s life that he will become ill. It is for this reason that it is important that you are aware of some of the common health problems in dogs. There are the big three that you should be aware of when it comes to taking care of your dog. Heart Disease Heart disease is not just a serious health problem for humans. Dogs... [Read more]

Grooming Tips for the Family Dog

Just as proper grooming is important for humans, so too ensuring that your dog remains healthy is part of the grooming experience.  Here are some grooming tips for the family dog. Depending upon the breed of the dog, that is, long-haired or short-haired, regular brushing should be part of the grooming routine.  This prevents the hairs from matting and ensures a continuous healthy coat.  Bathing a dog is usually performed on a monthly basis.  However, if you have a dog that lives outdoors, you may... [Read more]

What Causes Worms in Dogs?

There are a variety of worms that cause illness in your dogs such as: heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and whipworms.  What causes worms in dogs? Let’s take a closer look. Hookworms are predominately found in dog feces.  If your dog eats these feces they can develop this condition.  Look for the following signs: loose stool or blood in the stool, the dog seems bloated, gas, has an unusual appetite, and his coat seems to be on the dull side. Roundworms come from dogs ingesting the... [Read more]

Holistic Health is for Pets Too

The concept of holistic health should hold true for a pet as well as humans. Holistic health revolves around the fact that the body should be viewed as a whole structure and not regarded just as a collection of individual parts. This concept holds true for pets as well as humans. All systems within an organism are connected with one another in some way, and any imbalance may disrupt other body systems before any physical signs your pet may display and therefore be seen. Viewing the body as an inseparable... [Read more]

Worms: Ways to Prevent Them in Your Dog

Unfortunately, dogs can develop worms quite early in life.  Here are some ways to prevent them in your dog. 1. One of the major causes of tapeworms is attributed to fleas and lice.  Brush your dog regularly with a flea comb and keep a watchful eye for any odd behavior exhibited by your dog.  Dogs that ingest fleas, for example, can develop tapeworms.  Thus, it is necessary to determine whether or not your home or yard is infested with these parasites, which will require using a variety of methods... [Read more]

Weight Management in Dogs

Has your dog been particularly interested in “Larry the Cable Guy” and the Nutri System ads lately? If so, he may be worried about his weight, and perhaps you should be too. Although any dog can become obese if overfed, the breeds most prone to being overweight include Labradors, Dachshunds, Beagles, Cairn Terriers, Cocker Spaniels, Collies and Shelties. Health Risks Associated with Obesity – Your dog’s weight can have a significant impact on his quality of life and on his longevity.... [Read more]

Feeding your Puppy

There’s one thing that puppy will run for every time – lunch!  Puppy needs to be fed regularly in order to grow big and strong.  Learning to feed your puppy is an important part of his care and responsible pet-ownership.  Puppy doesn’t care what you feed him, but you should.  Puppies needs are different than an adult dog.  They don’t need to eat the same food that you would feed to an adult dog. Go to a store that is used to dealing with pet food like Petco.  Ask one of the salespeople... [Read more]

Your Pet’s Home for the Holidays

If you think your Aunt Betty’s travel stories stress you out, think about the stress your pet must feel when his territory is invaded by strange humans, often for days at a time. Pet experts have endless advice for helping pets survive the holidays; here are some of the most important: Keep table scraps to a minimum. Your pet is already nervous with the change in his routine. Changing his diet too by adding rich human food is bad for his stomach and could backfire on you when your home is full of... [Read more]

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