I love Bully breeds, but I don't love how much media attention the world's biggest Pit Bull is getting. He might be a sweet dog, but there's nothing sweet about extreme dog breeding. Dogs bred for their extreme size are adding to the problems these … [Read more...]
The Risks of Using Ace as a Sedative For Fearful Dogs
I am not against using sedatives for fearful dogs; especially with firework season coming up. While most dogs make progress with desensitization & counter conditioning, the addition of medication can help dogs with extreme anxiety. The purpose … [Read more...]
How to Exercise a Dog With Arthritis
Does your dog have arthritis? My dog was diagnosed last year at the age of 3, to say I was surprised is a bit of an understatement. An arthritis diagnosis doesn't mean your dog can't be active, it's just a matter of changing up your routine. … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Stop Your Dogs Nail From Bleeding
Did you cut your dogs nail too short? Do you need a way to stop your dog's nail from bleeding? It's a common hazard when trimming your dogs nails, but luckily there are a few easy solutions to make the bleeding stop. While it might take awhile to … [Read more...]
How to Check Your Dog For Fleas at Home
Has your dog been itching more than usual? Do you suspect your dog might have fleas but you're not sure what to look for? If so you've come to the right place. Here's how to check your dog for fleas at home. Do You Think Your Dog Have Fleas? Every … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know Before Shaving Your Dog
I made the mistake of shaving my dog years ago, and it's something I'll always regret. I figured shaving him for the summer would be an easy way to help keep him cool when we were out, but that didn't happen. It just made everything worse. After … [Read more...]
Can Olive Oil Help Your Dogs Dry Skin?
A few years back my boyfriend made a remark about Laika's skin and how smooth it was. "She doesn't have dry, flaky skin like a lot of other dogs." It was true, she didn't. For the first few years she had the shiniest, healthiest coat I've seen -- but … [Read more...]
Mass Dog Vaccinations Successful at Eliminating Rabies
Canine rabies has been controlled or eliminated throughout most of the developed world, but in developing countries it remains a major public health concern killing 69,000 people a year. The First Rabies Vaccine Virtually all rabies infections … [Read more...]
I Missed the Early Signs of Arthritis In My Dog
I missed the early signs of arthritis in my dog. She was diagnosed with arthritis at the age of 3, and to say I was a bit shocked is an understatement. The signs had been there all along, but I wasn't putting them together. I just assumed they … [Read more...]
A Mutated Dog Gene Might Help Treat Blindness
Researchers have identified a mutated dog gene in Swedish Vallhund's that might lead to new therapies for treating human blindness. 10 Years of Research Into Identifying a New Retinal Disease Over ten years ago researchers identified a new … [Read more...]