Many Chinese herbs have been found to be helpful in treating Lyme Disease, which is a bacterial infectious disease that comes from Borrelia Burgdorferi, a spirochetal organism. Typically, it is introduced to the system through a tick bite.
More people living in the northeastern United States seem to be prone to Lyme Disease although there have [...]
Ringworm is a very common infection that occurs on animals and humans alike. Unlike the name however, ringworm isn’t actually a worm, rather it’s a fungal infection that appears as a set of rings when on the skin.
Another type of ringworm is athlete’s foot. The organism that creates ringworm is called a dermatophyte and the [...]
As advancements in pet-healthcare are being constantly made pets are living much longer than ever, even if they’re unfortunate enough to come down with diabetes. With modern medicines dogs with diabetes can live a full and long life, completely unaffected by the disease; that is if you deal with the situation properly with proper medication [...]
Fleas are some of the most misery producing creatures known to man and beast. They are parasites that live outside the body rather than inside, such as different types of worms. Fleas have an oval or round body accompanied by very tiny legs. These vampiric little creatures attach themselves to the outside of your [...]
All dog owners realize the importance of choosing the best flea remedies for their four legged companions. The choices for this are many and varied, but the majority of dog owners typically go with the vet recommended products such as Frontline, Advantage, and Revolution. While these are tried and true treatments for the banishment [...]
UTI, or urinary tract infection, isn’t something found only in humans. Dogs also get it, though females are more susceptible to it, due to the shorter urethra. Male dogs still get it, though it’s rare.
When UTI is in its first stages in a dog, it’s usually not harmful, and the usual signs might not be [...]
The canine roundworms are parasites that can be found in the dog’s small intestine, where they feed on bodily fluids and tissue. Their length can get to 6 inches, so they’re as long as a spaghetti string. You can imagine how they could be dangerous to the life of a dog, especially if he’s still [...]
Both cats and dogs suffer from heartworms, one of the major causes of death for these pets. It’s actually a parasite whose larvae are transmitted to dogs, through a mosquito that is infected. In order for the heartworm to grow and reach adulthood, it needs to be ingested by the mosquito at the right time [...]
A serious eye problem which plagues both dogs and humans is glaucoma, and it appears when there is high intraocular eye pressure. The shape of the fluids from the eyes is well defined.
The body regulates the quantity of fluid that keeps the eye pressure constant and optimum. Glaucoma appears when this pressure is not at [...]
People that own dogs usually know how diarrhea in dogs works, since it’s quite common. The real reasons of diarrhea, the causes and the different varieties are known by fewer people.
A diet change is one of the things that causes diarrhea. If you give your dog food that is especially made for him, and then [...]