Do you think your dog might be overweight? Did your vet tell you your dog was overweight? Is your dog’s collar or harness getting too tight? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions then you need to figure out what your dog’s ideal weight is and how to get your dog to his ...
I have owned Saint Bernards for 14 years, and although I am a huge fan of the breed, they are not for everyone. Originating from Roman Molesser dogs, developed as working/rescue dogs in the Swiss Alps by monks at a monastery that still exists, the breed is very noble, and for the most part very ...
Our beloved dog, Fezzik, had been enjoying Purina Healthy Morsels Dog Food for several years. As he got older, he started to gain weight and eventually got to the point where we knew he needed to trim down some. We started by making him exercise more, but the pounds were not coming off, so we ...
Aspirin Use for Dogs Chronic pain or inflammation in adults, associated to arthritis, or joint problems is common in dogs. One in every five adult dogs, in the United States has arthritis, which is a degenerative joint disease. Common signs include: Dog is tired easily or lags behind during a long walk, limps when walking, ...
There are a few known home remedies for canine stomach aches, but because every dog is different, you should always contact your local veterinarian beforehand. Describe the symptoms to the veterinarian, who can then give you an expert opinion on what to do. Even if you plan to treat your dog at home with any ...
The mistake I am the proud owner of two dogs and I thought I was doing a pretty decent job in taking care of them. I took them to my local vet for their annual physical and check-up and was startled to find out one of my dogs had heartworms. I had spent more money ...
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 ...
Anal glands. It just sounds gross doesn’t it? Most pet owners have never even heard of anal glands until their dog or cat has an issue with them. After that point, many of these pets need regular maintenance of their glands that can actually be done at home! What are anal glands? Anal glands are ...
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is commonly known to effect large breeds of dogs, but there are so many questions that are left unanswered. What is CHD? Who does it effect? How do we fight it? Research has proven that CHD can effect dogs of any size, breed or age, and that it can sometimes be ...
So you’ve had puppies. How wonderful. We had puppies Christmas night. What a Christmas surprise! Nursing a litter of pups can really take a lot out of a mother dog. If certain steps aren’t taken the mother dog will begin to lose weight, and may become sick. It is normal for a mother dog to ...
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