Health

Bug bites on dogs can be just as irritating as they are on humans! Whether fleas, black flies, ticks, or any other biting bug, your dog may experience pain, itchiness, and inflammation. Many bug bites resolve on their own, but some may require treatment.

Many of us focus on our fitness these days. We track our macros, our percentage of body fat, BMI score, and more. Being aware of our health leads to better conditioning for a wide range of activities and serves to spot and possibly prevent serious illnesses. Given these benefits, why treat your dog any differently?

A liver shunt is an anatomic defect that directs blood flow from your dog’s gastrointestinal tract, including the pancreas, plus the spleen around the liver instead of through it. About 80% of canine liver shunts are present at birth (congenital) and involve the portal vein. Caught early on, however, puppies with a congenital portosystemic shunt can go on to have a normal life once the shunt is corrected.

Is turmeric good for dogs? A study published in Science Direct gave it a thumbs up for use in dogs and suggests that curcumin offers a complementary anti-inflammatory support for OA (osteoarthritis) treatment in dogs.

When it comes to salt, our dogs aren’t that much different from us. Just as we need sodium in our diets for maintaining a...

A swollen salivary gland can cause swelling and possibly discomfort in a variety of locations around your dog’s head and neck. Treatment often requires surgery to remove the damaged gland, but dogs usually do well once they have healed.

Just like humans, dogs can suffer from allergies that cause discomfort, itching, and even chronic health issues if not addressed properly. Dog allergies are...

Even the idea that your dog may have melanoma is upsetting. Symptoms of melanoma in your dog’s eye may begin like any eye problem with signs of pain, like squinting, tearing, or rubbing the face. You may notice redness in your dog’s eye or suspect vision loss.

Chicken is one of the most widely used proteins in commercial dog foods, treats, and supplements, which makes it both widely consumed and one...

There is a wide range in how dog tremors appear. Your dog might have just a small twitch in one spot, or the spasms could be widespread and affect a large area of her body.

As with human acne, dog acne is an inflammation of the skin of the face. Or, more specifically in the case of your dog, the skin around the lips, chin, and muzzle. Most cases occur in shorthaired dogs such as Great Danes, Weimaraners, and German Shorthaired Pointers.

How often do you think about your dog’s poop schedule?  You probably fall into one of two categories: You don’t think about it much beyond making sure you’re well-equipped with bags to scoop, or you obsess over the poop’s cadence, color, and consistency.