Many dog owners fail to recognize the importance of having a dog that comes when called until there is a problem, such as the collar or leash breaking, or the dog tearing free to chase a person or another animal. These situations can be dangerous for the dog, the owner and other members of the [...]
Many mammals suffer from a skin disease known as mange. Typically, it’s caused by a mite burrowing under the skin. Mange seems to be most common in cats and dogs, although other animals can get it. There are several types of mange but, thankfully, just a few affect your pets. The mites cannot be seen [...]
Dogs that have been attacked by Demodetic mites will show extreme hair loss and weakened immune systems. This is because of the mites burrowing three to five layers deep in the dog’s skin and attacking the hair follicles. These microscopic pests typically appear in all puppies but mostly attack puppies from the age of six [...]
Dog mange is one of the most miserable afflictions that can strike your dog. It’s a contagious and persistently itchy skin disease brought on by parasitic mites burrowing under the skin. It must be treated as soon as you detect the symptoms. Otherwise the mange only gets worse.
The symptoms of dog mange include continuous itching, [...]
One of the most common viral diseases in dogs is the Parvovirus. The word Parvo is Latin for small, and only a few grams of feces can contain upwards of millions of virus particles. Ever since the late 1970’s, this virus has wreaked havoc on dogs the world over, and caused many unforeseen deaths as [...]
Parvovirus is one of the most deadly diseases to affect dogs and is closely similar to feline distemper. Discovered in the 1970’s, this virus is extremely prevalent in the winter months of the year. While this virus has a high risk for dogs, it is very easy to get your dog vaccinated against it, saving [...]