As dogs get older, one of the diseases that sometimes affects them is dog kidney disease. Kidney failure can be a real problem as dogs advance in age. In some cases dogs will have to deal with a case of toxicity, while in other cases they just have problems functioning properly.
First of all, you need [...]
A lot of dog owners notice that their pets are itching constantly. One possible cause for constant itching is a yeast infection. This is present in dogs quite often and it’s caused by yeast, especially a variety which is known as malasezzia pachydermatis.
In most cases, yeast infection will be found on the skin and ears [...]
When yeast is overgrown in dogs, the resulting condition is called canine yeast infection. There are many cases of this disease and they are caused by candida, an enemy of both dogs and humans. Candida albicans is the full name of this yeast and they can be found in a number of different strains, which [...]
Dogs are giving their owners unconditional love, friendship and loyalty. All they ask in return is water, food, a safe shelter, veterinarian care and companionship. Take care of these most important 10 things and the dog will love you for it.
1. External identification. Place a collar or an ID tag on the dog with the address, [...]
There are no particular diseases that affect small dogs. But still some diseases may seem more challenging for the smaller dogs.
Teeth / Gum Problems
Usually smaller dogs tend to develop teeth problems that can even lead to teeth loss. This is because the small dogs like to chew on things and they also prefer canned food [...]
Sometimes dogs eat grass when they have pain in their stomach. As soon as they start eating the grass they will feel better. They find this as a natural remedy for their problems. Sometimes dogs eat grass when they did not get enough vegetables through their meals. That is when you know you should bring [...]
Just like human beings, dogs also can have liver problems. Their livers can be damaged by toxins, chemicals and other waste products.
The liver plays an important role in the dog’s body and you, as its owner, you must find ways to protect it. Liver diseases can affect any dog, no matter if it is small [...]
Just like human beings, dogs can suffer from a wide range of diseases. Most of the times dogs encounter problems with their joints, bones, eyes or nervous system. Dogs can also develop health issues that are more difficult.
Hereditary issues like cancer can sometimes happen. The health of your dog should be of concern. But there [...]
When it comes to pampering our pet dogs, we just want to simply give them almost everything they want and feed them the tasty foods that we also enjoy. Unfortunately, certain food and household items are pretty risky when take in by your pet and can become perilous to his health.
You need to always be [...]
Planning to shop this season for the people in your list? Of all things, never forget to give a little something to your cutie pet dogs. If clothes and garments are your gift surprises to your loved ones, have the same gift idea for your pets, too. Dogs will appreciate your present more than ever [...]