by John Hinkle, Joh : Like all animals, as dogs age they tend to develop health problems unique to older dogs. Many dog owners have a difficult time accepting this fact and think that their lively pooch is not an older dog and will not have health problems. Dogs can, howe...
by Ttmw, Ttm : The issue of overweight dogs is a big concern for many pet owners as they understand the health dangers that it can bring, but it is equally ignored by many others around the world and they are seriously affecting the happiness of their dog in later ...
by Janet Nusbaum, Jan : Life with your dog can be fun and exciting. There are times when this excitement can take a turn in the wrong direction. This is when your dog gets sick. There will be times in your dog's life that he will become ill. It is for this reason that it is...
by , : Dog diarrhea can be a very troubling time for your dog and the many reasons for these conditions can be overwhelming and complicated for anyone owning a dog suffering from this health scare. Although most of the causes of dog diarrhea and vomiting ar...
by Rhonda Foxton, Rho : Glucosamine with MSM is the cutting edge supplement in pet joint care these days.Athletes and joint pain sufferers have been long extolling the virtues of glucosamine to keep joints healthy, and many people take it as a preventative measure.But reall...
by Jane Saeman, Jan : Is the surgical risk greater in the older dog? Usually yes, again depending upon the status of the heart and the kidneys. All of this should be thoroughly checked out before the older dog is anesthetized. The anesthesia provides a greater risk than t...
by Jane Saeman, Jan : Dogs that have severe fighting problems with other dogs are the ones that cause their owners the most worry. It is this vice that many owners hope a psychiatrist will be able to probe and cure, but since this is the process of investigating into the ...
by John Singleson, Joh : Dogs that have allergies show many signs including watery eyes, coughing and sneezing, excessive scratching and biting, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, and moodiness. When your dog is suffering from allergies, you may notice one or more of these symptom...
by Matthew Homfray, Mat : Does your dog ever drag his/her bottom along the ground? Does your dog nibble and chew at his/her knees, tail or bottom? Does your dog sometimes strain excessively to defecate? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then your dogs anal gland...
by Jane Saeman, Jan : What can be done for a very old dog with severe dysplasia problems? First, the condition would have to be evaluated through X-rays. The symptoms may be due to a neurological problem and not a bone problem. If surgery is indicated, and the dog is chec...
by John Edwards, Joh : Prevention is the main key in order to avoid diseases and illness from attacking your dog. In fact, the best prevention begins even before you start breeding the dog. But what do you do if your pet was born with a health problem? There are a few opti...
by Jeff Clare, Jef : Different breeds of dogs age at different rates. A large breed such as a Great Dane or Newfoundland will reach old age sooner than smaller breeds like Chihuahuas or Toy Poodles. Life spans range from 7 to 15 years, with each year equivalent to 6 or 7...
by Brian Dolezal, Bri : Depending on the type of dog that you own or the age at which he/she became a part of your family, you may be dealing with behavioral problems resulting from a stubborn breed or a dog that lacked the proper dog training in its former home. Whatever t...
by Elyse Grau, Ely : The skin is a body's largest organ. It acts as a barrier against harmful invasions from the environment. It also is one of the methods by which the body eliminates toxins.Skin problems are probably the most common ailments seen in dogs. Usually they...
by Jenny Styles, Jen : Dogs that have allergies show many signs including watery eyes, coughing and sneezing, excessive scratching and biting, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, and moodiness. When your dog is suffering from allergies, you may notice one or more of these symptom...
