Caring for a dog is an extremely fulfilling experience but also a responsibility. Dogs need to be groomed, bathed and of course loved. Dogs with special needs are a challenge and puppies require extra care until they get older. Dog care articles: About Doggie Daycare Are Dewclaws Useful? Bathing a Large Dog Calming Your Dog’s […]
The major infectious diseases of dogs are Canine Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Leptospirosis and Parainfluenza – DHLP/P. Leptosprosis can affect humans. Bordetella or Kennel Cough is another that can be prevented. Intranasal vaccine is sprayed into the dog’s nose. These are all preventable diseases as there are vaccines available. Your vet will tell you […]
Amputation is considered one of the oldest medical procedures, even for animals. In ancient times dogs were not kept as pets, only as working animals. Depending on their jobs, tails and ears were docked, dewclaws removed and castration performed. Often these surgeries caused severe infection. If the dog could no longer perform its duties, it […]
