Reverse Sneezing in Dogs
What is a reverse sneeze and what causes it?
Can Dogs Get Concussions?
If dogs can get concussions, how do they happen and what can be done? Let’s explore.
How Long are Dogs in Heat?
Discover symptoms of a heat cycle and how long, often and what to expect from a dog in heat.
All About UTIs in Dogs
Urinary tract infections in dogs are very common, especially in females. Early treatment will prevent serious illness, so learn to recognize the dog UTI symptoms and which dogs are at greatest risk.
How to Find Relief for Arthritis in Dogs
Just like the humans they live with, dogs often develop arthritis as they age. The most common form is osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint...
Unhealthy Gums? It Could Be Canine Gum Disease
We often pay attention to our dog’s teeth, but the gums supporting those teeth are just as important. Unfortunately, they’re frequently ignored. As a...
Trazodone for Dogs: Usage, Dosage, and Side Effects
Trazodone is an anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) medication that is also used for short-term sedation. It’s not classified as an analgesic (pain-relieving medication), so why are...
Do Dogs Need Sunscreen?
On sunny days, we rub sunscreen on ourselves and our kids, but what about our dogs? Should we protect them, too? Yes! – some...
What do Ticks Look Like on Dogs?
Knowing how to identify tick bites, and properly treat them is an important part of caring for your dog and preventing tick transmitted diseases and other health issues.
How To Help Your Dog Lose Weight
You would think by now I’d have learned my lesson and stopped telling people that their dogs are overweight. After all, I nearly lost...
Improve Your Dog’s Microbiome with Probiotics for Dogs
Probiotics (“friendly” or beneficial microorganisms) are everywhere these days – in all kinds of foods and supplements designed for humans and dogs. People used...
Dog Eye Discharge
In a nutshell, if your dog is squinting, blinking, pawing or rubbing at the eyes, or if you see an excessive or bloody discharge, or if just one eye is affected with symptoms like these, your dog may have an eye injury, infection, or damage that needs a veterinarian’s expertise.