Like most people, at some point in a dogs life, it will experience vomiting. This is not in and of itself a bad thing, as vomiting is usually the bodys way of getting rid of toxins. While no one wants to vomit or watch their dog vomit, this is a reality for most pet owners. …
Dogs get sick. A pet parent can never be too careful. There will always be instances when an injury or a situation brings serious risks to the life of the pet. Knowledge and skill as well as a ready supply of essential medicines will not only reduce the pain suffered by the dog. Most importantly, …
Its your dogs big day. The dog is showing signs of whelping. The supplies – towels, dental floss for the umbilical cord, non-toxic disinfectant and scissors are ready. The whelping box lined with old towels is already placed in a quiet warm area. Dogs normally give birth easily. Dogs normally dont need the help of …
The importance of giving the dog veterinary care cannot be stressed enough. Breeders usually guarantee their puppies but the love invested on a puppy that dies can never be refunded. Thus as soon as the pup is taken home; the pet parent would arrange an appointment with the vet for complete physical examinations as well …
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 …