Looking for an easy way to stop your dog's nail from bleeding? Well look no further. Cutting your dog's nail too short is a common issue, but luckily there are a few solutions to make the bleeding stop. While it might take awhile to regain your … [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 a few simple ways to check your dog for fleas at home. Do You Think Your Dog Have … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know Before Shaving Your Dog
I made the mistake of shaving my dog (an Australian Shepherd) 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 … [Read more...]
Can Olive Oil Help Your Dogs Dry Skin?
A few years back my boyfriend made a remark about my dog'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 -- … [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...]
How to Get Rid Of Fleas for Good
I learned first hand a few years ago that getting rid of fleas is no easy task. It sounds simple enough, but the problem is they have a tendency to keep coming back. After 20 years of owning pets I'd never had to deal with them before. So I went … [Read more...]
Is a Dogs Mouth Really Cleaner Than a Humans?
Is a dogs mouth really cleaner than a humans? No doubt we've all heard it before but have you ever actually believed it? In short the answer is no, a dog's mouth is not cleaner than a humans, they're filled with their own doggie bacteria. It's … [Read more...]
Jogging Can Be Harmful To Puppies
Exercising with your dog is wonderful, and keeping our dog's physically fit is important to their overall well being. But when it comes to jogging or engaging in other strenuous activities there are some added risks -- especially for young dogs. … [Read more...]