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tick-borne diseases in dogs

Tick-Borne Diseases in Dogs

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When we think of tick-borne diseases in dogs, Lyme disease is typically the first thing that pops into our heads. But there are other serious diseases transmitted by ticks that dog owners should be aware of.
lymphatic massage for dogs

10 Ways to Improve Your Dog’s Lymph Circulation

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Most of us appreciate the circulatory system and understand how the heart pumps blood through arteries, veins, and capillaries, but few of us know...
kinesiology tape

Using Kinesiology Tape On Your Dog

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If you pay attention to sports, you know that athletes around the world are wearing colorful tape on their arms, legs, shoulders, and torsos...
The first thing to do when your dog has a seizure is to ensure that both of you are safe.

What To Do When Your Dog Has a Seizure

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If your dog is showing signs of a seizure, stay calm and work to keep both of you safe. Here's what to do if...
Apoquel and cytopoint are two new medications for dog allergies.

Groundbreaking Dog Allergy Medicine: Apoquel and Cytopoint

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Apoquel and Cytopoint, both manufactured by Zoetis, have been around for some time now – eight years and five years, respectively. They represent the...
dog throwing up yellow bile

Dog Throwing Up Yellow? What You Should Know About ‘Bilious Vomiting Syndrome’

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Some dogs are prone to vomiting either first thing in the morning or in the wee hours of the night. It’s usually just a...
splenic mass in dogs

Splenic Mass in Dogs: What You Need to Know

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The dog’s spleen is a highly vascular organ that sits behind the stomach. The spleen’s function is a red blood cell processing plant. It...
dog wound care

Dog Wound Care

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It’s a beautiful day and your dog is running, jumping, chasing, playing, and having so much fun that you feel happy all over. What...
Protozoal Diarrhea

Protozoal Infections in Dogs

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Diarrhea isn’t fun for anybody. When your dog gets it – and feeding boiled chicken or hamburger with rice doesn’t make it go away...
dog in pain

Dog in Pain: 12 Signs and What You Can Do to Help

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Your active dog limping or moving in an unfamiliar way may set off mental alarms. Is it a sprain? A pulled muscle? Maybe an...
dog scooting

Dog Scooting: How To Help Your Dog’s Anal Gland Problems

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When you see a dog “scoot” on his behind, wiping his bum on the rug or lawn, do you think, “Gee, that looks like...
dog massage

Dog Massage Instruction

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It’s been so long since we reviewed instructional canine massage media that our original headline said, “WDJ Reviews Videotapes That Teach Massage.” Remember videotapes?The...