Daisy’s family suspected something was amiss when the seven-year-old Beagle began drinking water every half an hour. Her breath smelled terrible. After an exam, the vet diagnosed the dog as suffering from hydronephrosis. What is hydronephrosis? According to PetPlace.com, hydronephrosis is a condition that occurs when fluid builds up in a dog’s kidney. This causes ...
Here are some tips for backpacking with dogs. Just like with humans who are going backpacking, some planning is needed when backpacking with dogs to assure their safety and enjoyment. Perhaps the most important thing to keep in mind is that a loyal dog will often follow along until they are sick or even die. ...
Like humans, your family dog can develop an infection of any bodily system. In many dogs, the development of infection often begins as respiratory but may involve the genitourinary system as well. While infections such as tonsillitis, bronchitis and pneumonia are quite rare, your dog can develop the infection and require veterinarian attention. When your ...
If you intend to buy a purebred puppy, it’s vital that you find the best dog breeder for the breed. For one thing, there is a danger of buying a dog from a puppy mill. Such quasi dog breeders typically don’t have purebreds at all. Worse still, dogs from puppy mills are sickly due to ...