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
7 Helpful Tips for Leaving Your Pet Home Alone Leaving your pet home alone can seem daunting, regardless if it’s the first time or the hundredth time. It’s natural to worry about your pet’s happiness or possibly what kind of destruction you might come back to. (If and when that happens, here are a few … 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
Dental Care for Your Dog 4 Ways to Promote Your Pet’s Oral Health Protecting your dog’s teeth and gums can ensure overall good health for your canine friend. As with humans, proper dental care can help dogs avoid cavities, gum disease, and other problems that could negatively affect other areas of their well-being. Here are … 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
Consider Feeding Your Pet a Raw Diet Our pets rely on us for everything they need to live a long and healthy life, and their food is no exception. Cats and dogs are carnivorous animals that require a high proportion of meat in their diet to stay healthy and strong. Unfortunately, many of the foods … 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
Cane Corso Breed History They say if you want to know a particular dog breed, you should take a look at its history, and the Cane Corso breed history is one of the richest that spans thousands of years. Known as the most easily trainable of the mastiff family, these noble guardians currently hold their ranking … 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