Wouldnt it be nice if your pet dog can tell you how it feels and can show you something is wrong? Since it is not possible it is your responsibility to recognize an abnormal situation. Identifying a minor abnormality will be left in you hands. These minor abnormalities can develop into a serious illness that …
We all want to think that we keep our pets safe and sound, and generally this is true, but many dogs suffer poisoning despite our best attempts. Knowing what to do when you believe that your dog has been poisoned is important. Knowing what to look for and how to act can help your dog …
If you live in a specific area where there are porcupines abound your dog may find his or her way into the painful experience of being quilled by one of them. The experience is not pleasant. Despite what many people think porcupines will not go out of their way to quill someone, instead they will …
Many dogs suffer puncture wounds when they are doing the simplest of things, such as playing in their yard. Other dogs suffer puncture wounds when other animals attack them or when their owners are not being as careful as they should. Puncture wounds dont have to be all that serious, but they do need to …
Shock is a state of being that often occurs after the body has experienced something traumatic. Many people use the term shock as in being scared or unable to comprehend a situation, but medical shock is very serious and knowing what to look for when your dog is in shock could be the difference between …
Dogs are like people, their largest organ is their skin, and with this large organ can come a lot of irritation. Irritation can occur for many different reasons based on the individual dog and their breed. Skin irritation is one of the most common issues that dogs and dog owners face, and is also one …
As any person knows, splinters can be very uncomfortable and this is true for our canine friends as well. Unfortunately, a splinter cannot be ignored as it can turn into an infection which will cause the dog more pain and even loss of tissue. Your dog may not like the removal process, but once it …
Strains are something that occurs in people as well as dogs. When your dog is suffering from a strain he or she may need your help. Being able to identify your strains will allow you to help treat your dog early on, getting them the help that they need right away. Symptoms A strain is …
Strangulation in dogs is something a lot of pet owners have to deal with. The problem is that many of us do things to try to keep our dogs safe and in the end these safety measures end up hurting our dogs. Strangulation is not something that any owner ever wants to experience, but there …
It is scary to see your beloved dog unconscious, but when you do, its not time to fall apart; instead it is time to take action. By taking action right away you could save your dog from what could have been a fatal situation. Its never easy to step up when you are scared, but …