Dogs should be bathed as rarely as possible and as often as necessary. The dog is naturally equipped so that he does not need a bath. His coat protects him optimally against environmental influences. Multi-layered fur with undercoat and top coat are dirt-repellent due to a grease film and dissipate moisture. The dog’s skin also […]
Dog Health
Keeping our dogs healthy and happy is our primary concern in pet care. This section covers a broad spectrum of dog health issues, including nutrition, disease, handicaps and routine medical care.
5 easy ways to treat a dog with digestive problems
Everyone who has a pet knows well what happens when it doesn’t feel well. If your dog gets sick, it loses appetite and willingness to play, and it’s basically not interested in anything that’s going on around. All dog owners also know this terrible feeling of watching their pet suffering and not being able to […]
Ectopic Ureters
To explain, the kidneys are located in the lower back and work constantly as a waste filtration system. The end result is urine which is transported to the bladder through 2 tubes called ureters, one for the left kidney and one for the right kidney. Urine is stored in the bladder until it is eliminated […]
Spinal Problems in Dogs
A normal walk pattern in dogs is the movement of each leg individually with diagonal pairs of legs moving almost together in an even rhythm. Example: left hind leg and right front leg move forward and touch ground followed by right hind leg and left front leg. Some dogs use a pacing walk where left […]
CSS – Canine Stress Syndrome
Canine Stress Syndrome (CSS) is a genetic disorder that, fortunately, occurs rarely. It can potentially cause a fatal response for a dog if certain triggers are present. CSS is also known as malignant hyperthermia. Some dogs in highly stressful situations or who are over-stimulated will show symptoms such as muscle spasms and an elevated body […]
Medicating Multiple Dogs
Many of us share our lives with more than one dog. There may come a time when each dog is required to take some sort of medication, different ones, different doses. One of the problems you may come up against is a dog who spits out the medication. Dogs don’t really care what has been […]
Seizures in Pets
If you’ve even witnessed your pet having a seizure, you know how frightening the experience can be. Your cat or dog may appear dazed or frightened and often will experience an aura before the actual seizure. S/he may look to you for comfort or try to hide. When the seizure takes hold, your pet will […]
Dog Drool and What It Tells Us
Dog drool usually brings to mind one word – yuk! Some breeds normally drool a lot – St. Bernards, Dogue de Bordeaux, Bloodhounds, Great Danes, Newfoundlands, Bullmastiffs, Boxers, Bulldogs. These dogs share a common bond, they have big, open lips. Their saliva settles in their cheek pouches and when they shake their heads, watch out. […]
Cannabis and Your Dog
First, let us put your mind at ease. Please don’t worry, the cannabis we speak of is not marijuana which can be to pets, it’s hemp. Cannabis is thought to be one of the oldest crops grown. Many different varieties have been cultivated for use in industry and medicine. These sturdy plants were also grown […]