Rimadyl for Dogs Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Alternatives It’s tough being a dog parent, especially when all you want is what’s best for your four-legged furry friend. What’s worse is that often your pup will face health issues and challenges throughout their lives, and because they can’t tell you what’s wrong, you don’t know how … Read more
Improving Your Dog’s Health and Mobility Through Physical Therapy More than 11 million Americans use outpatient physical therapy services each year. As services become increasingly available it will be easier than ever for people to get the assistance they need. Physical therapy is effective in a variety of ways, helping people manage pain, injuries, chronic conditions, … Read more
4 Signs Your Dog or Cat May Have Arthritis Owning a pet can bring a tremendous amount of joy to your life. At the same time, no one ever wants to see their dog or cat suffering from pain. Unfortunately, arthritis is a fairly common problem in pets, which makes it something that every owner … Read more
5 Weight Loss Tips for Your Older Dog Older dogs need to be in shape for several reasons. Just as with humans, older dogs are more likely to suffer from arthritis and other medical conditions as they age, as well as becoming more easily fatigued. If they are carrying more weight, the chances of them … Read more
Dog Diet for Better Oral Health Whether we like it or not, the truth is that most of us struggle to brush our pets’ teeth daily. Sometimes it’s because of our busy schedules and lack of time, and sometimes it’s because your dog isn’t a big fan of having his teeth brushed. Keeping your dog … Read more
Tramadol For Dogs Does your dog have severe arthritis or suffer from debilitating post-operative pain? Or perhaps they are not able to tolerate painkillers from the commonly prescribed NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) group. As a caring pet parent, you are likely to be distressed about your dog’s discomfort and therefore may wish to discuss with … Read more
Anyone who gets headaches knows how debilitating they can be. While I don’t get them that often, I have wondered: do dogs get headaches? Does my pooch, Bentley, ever get them? I decided to do a little research on this. Do dogs get headaches? Yes, they do! In humans, the brain acts as an informer … Read more
Are Dogs Color Blind? I think every dog owner has – at some time or another – wondered, are dogs color blind?. I know I have. So, I decided to do some research to satisfy my curiosity about this subject and have found out some very interesting things. So, are dogs color blind? No, they … Read more
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs Hyperadrenocorticism (HAC), commonly referred to as Cushing’s disease is a condition in which your dog’s adrenal glands produce excess hormones, most of which is cortisol. This hormone, if produced in excess, will affect several bodily functions; hence the symptoms might present themselves in a wide range. Cushing’s disease is incurable, but … Read more
Questions to Ask Your Vet Before Dog Surgery It is every dog owner’s fear and dread that their beloved pet needs surgery. Unfortunately, it does happen, and while this is stressful for both dog and owner, there are some questions to ask your vet before dog surgery. Not only will this set your mind at … Read more