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.
Amantadine For Dogs: Now For Relief of Chronic Pain
Amantadine is a medication that was initially used as an antiviral agent in humans, but it is gaining popularity for its contribution to chronic...
What Can I Give My Dog for Diarrhea?
Diarrhea may be a messy topic, but it’s an unfortunate part of life for humans and dogs alike. Thankfully there are some simple steps...
Will the Rattlesnake Vaccine Protect My Dog?
The rattlesnake vaccine for dogs is controversial. It doesn't render dogs immune but minimizes tissue damage.
What To Expect From Your Dog’s Check Up at the Vet
How often your dog should be seen by your veterinarian, and what sort of routine screening diagnostics should be conducted, are highly dependent on...