When you have a dog all that you want is to see him happy and when he will be affected by any type of disease, your heart will certainly be on fire. Vomiting and diarrhea for instance are problems that can easily be spotted, but when it comes to dog arthritis this isn’t just an [...]

Addison’s disease is basically called “Canine Hypoadrenocorticism”, but the popular term is used because it’s easier to remember and it describes a dysfunction in the adrenal gland hampering it from producing the right amount of cortisol or aldosterone. What this means is that the level of sodium and the level of potassium within the dog’s [...]

Naturally, your dog gets sick sometimes like you do. That is just part of life’s natural cycle. But if the illness occurs more frequent, then there is a problem that you need to address immediately.The quickest way to do it is by bringing your dog to a veterinarian. A vet will take care of everything [...]

It’s 12 A.M. and the coughing is so loud and annoying that you fear you will be very tired when waking up in the morning and won’t be able to do your best at your new job. It’s not actually your wife or your kids who are responsible for the coughing, but it’s man’s best [...]

Dogs and puppies are delicate pets that require maximum attention. Dogs are the friendliest animals that deserve to receive the love they give in equal degree through good care. Your dog eats the food you eat, and contracts the same diseases as humans. Their bodies are just like your body, and therefore it requires the [...]

If you are one of those people who own a pet dog, you must have realized that constipation is a very common dog health problem. Dogs can suffer from constipation due to many causes. Most common causes being lack of fiber, lack of exercise or dehydration. If you pet dog has a habit of eating [...]

We all know that a dog is the best friend of man. Well, a dog is also affected by the same health problems as man, for example cancer, diabetes, depression and many other dog health issues such as heartworm and kennel cough. Below are some of the symptoms as well as treatments for some common [...]

Dog worms are something that your dog will certainly get to experience at least once in his life. Even though you love your dog a lot and you don’t want him to be unsettled by any type of disease out there, you cannot really protect him 24/7. Worms can be contacted from practically an infinite [...]

You thought that if you have a dog he will never get sick because he’s used to the outside weather? Dogs do get sick and if you don’t act fast when you  notice your dog being sick, the problem can escalate and you might find yourself in the situation when your dog’s life is threatened [...]

Years ago, brushing dog’s teeth was virtually unheard of. People just didn’t do that, probably because veterinarians didn’t address that subject much. However, with significant advances in veterinary medicine we have wide recognition that dogs definitely do need dental care to maintain not only their teeth, but their health. Now, most dog owners are at [...]

Keeping your dog healthy is an important part of responsible pet ownership. Getting regular vaccinations against diseases such as rabies and distemper and providing a healthy diet are two essential things you can do to protect your dog’s health. It also helps to know if there are any hereditary conditions or diseases that your breed [...]

Dogs scratch for any number of reasons. They generally do it to relieve a real itch – the result of an allergy, a flea bite, or an irritation that they might get from time spent out of the house in water, mud, or other irritants. When your dog starts to itch, the easiest way to [...]