The weather has been pretty warm lately (and our furry friends are noticing it, too). It’s probably a good time to be thinking about ways we can help keep our pets cool. Dogs are more susceptible to heat stress than humans as they can’t sweat and often have coats that are not suited to warmer
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Many canine senior citizens become stiff and sore in their joints as they age. However, there is much you can do to slow the development of arthritis and to manage the symptoms if they occur. The word ‘arthritis’ comes from two Greek phrases ‘arthro’ which means joint, and ‘itis’ which means inflammation, so arthritis is
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Does your dog have an itch it just can’t scratch? Explore the common causes of allergies in dogs and the options for managing reactions. One of the most common reasons for dogs to be taken to their vet is for itching and scratching. In many of these cases, the culprit is an allergic reaction. In
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When it comes to food, your dog needs and balanced and nutritional diet as well as plenty of clean, fresh water to stay happy and healthy. Humans have their own unique nutritional needs, as do all animals. Cows should eat what cows should eat. Dogs should eat what dogs should eat. And for the most
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Exercise is as important for your dog as it is for you. Ensuring your dog gets the right kinds of exercise will go a long way to keeping your dog in top shape. It’s often said that dogs are a lot like people. That’s absolutely true – in more ways than one. A sedentary lifestyle
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Halitosis (bad breath): It’s a problem that many pet owners are all too familiar with. What some pet owners are unaware of, however, is that bad breath is often an indication that much more is going on within their pet’s mouth. The majority of cats and dogs over the age of 3, approximately 85 percent,
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By David Sanders 1.) “Fido’s tail is wagging – he must be happy.” A dog’s tail indicates his arousal level to a certain stimulus or environment. When his tail is wagging, it does not necessarily mean he is happy. Dogs operate under three basic states of emotion… 1.) Confidence 2.) Insecurity 3.) Fear With
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