Dog Health

ALERT – Dental Sure, a mouth rinse or spray for dogs and cats has proven harmful to dogs. Although not listed on the label of ingredients, it contains Xylitol, an artificial sweetener that is lethal to dogs in very small doses. A package of Tic Tacs which contains xylitol, can kill a 65 lb. dog. […]

It’s hard enough to watch your dog have to go through all kinds of painful and uncomfortable moments because of dog arthritis and or joint pain. But it’s a devastating feeling knowing that your dog hates to take pills and, worse, hates to take them when administered from you. You love your dog and you’re […]

Brushing your pet’s teeth daily takes only seconds and can save you and your pet from needless misery. Plaque (tartar) buildup can occur very quickly and usually begins near or at the gum-line. It’s always best to accustom your pet to your touch all over his/her body including the mouth and teeth. But it’s never […]

North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine is recruiting patients with canine osteosarcoma to conduct a new study called “The Impact of Palladia on Canine Osteosarcoma.” Palladia, manufactured by Pfizer Animal Health specifically for dogs and approved by the FDA early in 2010, has been used to treat canine mast cell tumors. If you feel […]

Resiniferatoxin is made from the sap of a Moroccan cactus-like plant. It is a plant that contains the chemical that makes chile peppers hot. Researchers have tested resiniferatoxin (RTX) on dogs suffering with the severe pain of osteosarcoma. The chemical destroyed the pain-sensing nerves that control a type of heat-related inflammatory pain although it has […]

Dogs can get eye infections which are caused by bacteria. Scratches to the cornea are also a common problem. They are caused by the eyes coming into contact with long hairs. To protect your dog’s eyes, carefully trim any excess hair around the eyes with a blunt-edge scissor. You can use a sterile eyewash made […]

Reiki is an ancient form of non-invasive therapy using the hands to relieve people of a number of ailments, including skin disorders, arthritis and other forms of pain relief. For many years it was a popular form of relief for people and it’s become popular again as more people flock to more natural forms of […]

Most dogs, especially those with coats that have good insulation, enjoy playing in the snow. Running through snow drifts, rolling in the white stuff, all looks like good fun. Some dogs even like to chomp on snow – after all it’s water in another form. In most instances, eating snow is not a problem. But […]

We all know puppies are always going to be in high demand from families looking to adopt a dog as their family pet. But what about other demographics? Where is the interest if you’re looking to adopt a pet but you don’t have children? And what about older dogs with issues like joint degeneration, would […]

Okay, so you have a dog that’s blowin’ off madly in all directions. I know you love your dog, but does the smell keep others from liking your dog as much as you do? Well, fortunately, there are solutions. Don’t feed your dog beans, broccoli, or foods like that. They cause as much gas in […]