External parasites and their treatments WHAT IS A PARASITE? Unsere Empfehlungen:
Full Story »Basenji Health Information
Basenjis are a natural breed and are relatively healthy. Like all breeds, there are disorders that may occur more often in this breed than in dogs in general, or that are uncommon but known or suspected to be inherited. When evaluating health information, it is important to distinguish between the need for concern in planning [...]
Dog Illnesses: A Guide To The Most Common Problems Your Dog May Face
Understanding dog illnesses isn’t something you should leave to the veterinarian: if you know the basics then you’ll recognize the signs when your dog starts to get ill. Here is a quick guide to some of the most common illnesses that affect dogs. 1) Arthritis A number of dogs will develop this degenerative disease within [...]
House Training Your New Puppy
When a new puppy arrives in the house, it’s an exciting time for everyone. In order for the homecoming to proceed as smoothly as possible, it’s a good idea to spend a little bit of time in preparation. Unsere Empfehlungen:
The Dreaded Skunk!
photo credit: boviate I knew it would happen sooner or later, the dreaded skunk spray! Fall is the time of year when skunks are really on the move and you only have to drive a short distance from my house to see them both dead and alive. So last evening one of our dogs went [...]
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How to Wash Your Dog
How to Wash Your Dog Even if you’ve got the most easy-care dog in the world, she’ll still need some attention to be paid to her appearance every once in a while – so it’s worth spending a bit of time learning the best techniques for easy, stress-free grooming. Unsere Empfehlungen:
Full Story »What is a Service Dog?
What is a Service Dog? Most people are familiar with the concept of a guide dog for the blind and the visually impaired or a hearing dog for the deaf and hearing impaired. Unsere Empfehlungen:
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Ear Infections
Cocker Spaniel ear infection. Beagle mix ear infection. Labrador Retriever ear infection. Whatever type of dog you have, if his ears are infected or inflamed the medical term for this condition is otitis. The word otitis comes from the latin for ear inflammation. Otitis is categorized by the location of the infection or inflammation in [...]
Full Story »Can Dogs and Cats Get Along?
The thought of cats and dogs living together almost immediately elicits comic images of a “dog chasing cat” scenario. Although we have all seen the cartoons for decades, that isn’t necessarily the true nature of the relationship. According to the American Kennel Club’s 21st Century Dog Owners Study, 38% of dog owners also own cats. [...]
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