Puppies and adult dogs bite for various reasons. A clear understanding as to why this happens and some good, simple training can make all the difference! Read on for more information and helpful…
Everyone pictures puppy training as “sit,” “lie down,” and “shake.” And while those things can play a big part in training a well-behaved puppy, there are a few other surprising fundamentals that…
Getting ready for an international trip is exciting, but it can also be a busy and stressful time if you’re planning to take your dog along. Preparing your dog for the trip and planning ahead is…
Is your dog scratching more than usual? Are you seeing live fleas on your dog? Are you seeing black spots or flecks in your dog’s hair coat? Your dog likely has fleas. Continue reading to learn how…
Antifreeze or Ethylene Glycol (EG) used in car engines is highly toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion is considered a medical emergency. Unfortunately, animals like the taste of antifreeze and will…
Like many pet owners, you may want to enjoy the outdoors with your dog or cat. In many parts of the United States, venomous snakes can pose a serious and often forgotten threat to companion animals.…
As spring and summer approach, people and pets want to get outside. With warmer temperatures, vets definitely see more animals involved in vehicular or other traumatic accidents. Some of these…
Rabies is an incurable virus that attacks the brain and spinal cord. All mammals, including dogs and humans, can catch rabies. While it’s preventable, once the symptoms of rabies appear, the virus…
Sometimes bringing your pet to the veterinary hospital can be overwhelming. Often, you’re struggling to get your cat in a carrier, driving with a dog that is terrified to be in the car, or wrangling…
Tapeworms get their name from the way they look, which is long and flat, like scotch tape or packing tape but much much smaller. There are several different types of tapeworms and some are…
Since it’s likely that your pets don’t live in the wild, their nails probably won’t wear down naturally. Therefore, as owners, we must trim them to avoid problems with walking and moving around, as…
There are 2 main types of lice in dogs and cats - sucking lice and chewing lice. Lice tend to be species-specific, so they tend to stay on their own preferred host. There are rare reports of the dog…
Over the years, society’s view of animals has changed dramatically - from working creatures that primarily lived outdoors to family members with their own calendars of activities, beds and specialty…
Most of us have had a sunburn at some point during our lives. Unpleasant and painful, sunburn or solar dermatitis is caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) sun rays when we spend too much time…
Skin itching is a very common problem in dogs. Thus, some pet owners tend to just take it in stride and wait to see if the itching will resolve on its own. However, any type of skin problem, even…
Are you thinking about what cold treat you could give to your dog when days are hot and humid? Crushed ice makes a refreshing and hydrating treat for your canine buddy on days when temperatures are…
Have you noticed your dog sniffing mushrooms during your outdoor excursions and wondered if they’re safe for dogs to eat? There are different varieties of mushrooms, and just like in humans, there…
External parasites are among the most common causes of itching and discomfort in dogs. Fleas, mites, or ticks on their skin or ears can send them into a scratching frenzy leading to skin irritation…
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