Dog Bacterial Infections
A dog can get a bacterial infection in many ways, through an injury, a disruption in his gut or skin good bacteria, or secondary to another illness.
How to Deworm a Dog
Learn about how (and how often) to deworm a dog at home and which dewormers are best for use in your dog.
Dogs Who Swallow a Lot
A dog who appears to be swallowing repeatedly may have something stuck in his throat or, worse, deeper in the throat.
Worms in Dogs
Learn about the types of worms that can affect dogs – including roundworms, whipworms, hookworms, tapeworms, cuterebra, and mango worms – and what these worms look like.
Allergies in Dogs
Dogs with allergies are itchy and may incessantly lick or scratch at their skin. Learn about seasonal allergies, the most common food and environmental allergies in dogs, and how to alleviate your dog's itch.
Dog Peeing in Sleep
Female dog incontinence while sleeping or lying down is usually due to a lack of hormones in spayed female.
Best Heartworm Prevention
The most effective way to prevent a heartworm infection in your dog is to use a FDA-approved heartworm preventative regularly.
Heart Murmurs in Dogs
Most dogs with heart murmurs have no symptoms, and most affected dogs live long, healthy lives.
Dog Eye Ulcer
An improperly treated eye ulcer can seriously damage your dog’s sight.
False Pregnancy in Dogs
This pseudo pregnancy is caused by hormones and is not life-threatening.
Vitamins for Puppies
If you feed an AAFCO-certified “all life stages” food, your puppy is getting everything he needs nutritionally, so puppy vitamins are not needed.
Carprofen Is an Anti-Inflammatory Drug for Dogs
Veterinarians may prescribe this drug for dogs with chronic osteoarthritis pain and other inflammatory problems.
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Digital Memories Can Hurt – But Time Heals
There’s every chance that you, like me, get regularly smacked in the face by a Facebook “memory" of your beloved heart dog who passed some time ago. It’s just as likely to make you smile as bring tears to your eyes.