How To Deal With A Constipated Puppy

Dog poop is every owners nightmare. Finding poop in places where they shouldn’t be can be very frustrating for any dog owner, especially if a lot of effort has already been exerted in potty training. Read more

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Canine Ticks – What Every Dog Owner Should Know

Run your hand across your dog’s body. Try to feel the surface beneath his fur. Run your hand slowly. Try searching for small lumps the size of a large mole. Find anything? Chances are, they’re large, bloodsucking canine ticks that may have leached a lot of blood and nutrients from your beloved pet. Read more

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Symptoms Of Dog Poisoning

All dog owners have seen at one time or another their dog eat or drink something they would rather they hadn’t! Whether it be an unattended dinner or something in a field, it’s an unfortunate fact that dogs can eat things that are potentially poisonous. The most important thing is to notice when your dog may be poisoned – even if you didn’t see it eat the poisonous substance – and then take the necessary actions to make sure your dog returns to full health. Read more

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Ring Worm In Dogs – What All Owners Should Know

Because of its name most owners think that ring worm is a type of worm. In fact, ringworm is an external parasite and lives on the skin of the dog. In other words it is a type of fungus that feeds on dead skin and hair. Read more

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The Foods That Stop Canine Diarrhoea

If your dog is having diarrhoea consistently then it could be caused by many things ranging from internal parasites to extremely serious diseases. Before you do anything you should always take your dog straight to the vet to get a check-up if it has been having diarrhoea for more than 24 hours. Your vet will be able to advise you on the best course of action and what could be causing it.

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Dog Health And Nutrition Basics

As a dog owner it is easy to think that your dog will always be healthy but that isn’t the case. Looking after your dog and making sure it gets the best possible care is your responsibility from the moment you first get it, so it’s important to know the basics of keeping your dog healthy. Read more

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Canine Spay Recovery Time – What To Expect

Getting your canine spayed can be a difficult time for a new owner, as it isn’t always obvious what to expect. Your vet should always take you through what will happen to your dog and what to expect, but it’s good to know at least a little about what will happen beforehand. Read more

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Canine Osteosarcoma Treatment And Symptoms

Most dog owners haven’t heard of Canine Osteosarcoma, which is a form of bone cancer in dogs. It is the most common bone tumour (primary) in dogs in the U.S, and is estimated to affect around 9-10000 dogs every year there. Treatment in recent years has become more effective, and can help to fight the disease or at least improve the quality of the dogs life to an acceptable level. It is usually more common in bigger breeds. Read more

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Natural Cures For Canine Heart Worms – Are They Safe?

Heartworm is an internal parasite in canines, although they can also be transmitted to many other animals including humans. Usually Heartworm is given to a dog through a mosquito bite from a mosquito carrying the heartworm larvae. The larvae then grows and makes its way inside the dogs body. As the name suggests, heart worms can reside in the heart as well as lungs. Read more

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Are Blueberries Safe For Dogs?

I’ve heard blueberries are poisonous to dogs, is this true? What other foods shouldn’t a dog eat?

Chris

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