Cherry Eye in Dogs – Treatment and Prevention
Dogs have three eyelids, and the third one is an extra one that sweeps back and forth across the eye’s surface. It provides protection, and it spreads the tear of...
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Panosteitis in Dogs – Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Canine panosteitis, also called eosinophilic panosteitis or osteomyelitis, is a somewhat common inflammatory bone disease that affects young dogs. It is fairly similar to the syndrome of growing pains that...
Why Is My Dog Licking and Chewing Its Paws?
It can be quite frustrating to have to see your dog obsessively chewing or licking his paws, especially if they seem to lose interest in everyone and everything around them....
Being Thankful for your Dog
by Jason Homan
With the Thanksgiving holidays just around the corner, many families are beginning to spend time counting their blessings. While it goes without saying that most people express gratitude for their...
Is My Dog Dying?
Pet loss is one of the most painful and hardest things that a pet parent has to cope with. In some cases, a dog can pass away suddenly and without...
How Much is Your Dog Worth to You and Your Family?
by Jason Homan
Today’s pet owners view their dogs as an important part of the family. No longer are dogs relegated to a diet of sad-looking scraps from the family dinner table or...
My Dog is Shaking and Trembling | Causes and Treatment
There are many things that can cause a dog to tremble or shiver. But what are the most common reasons for this to happen? What treatment is there for the...
10 Things You Might Not Know About Golden Retrievers
by Jason Homan
One of the most popular breeds today, the Golden Retriever is a much sought-after family companion. A dog breed known for his amiable nature and gentleness, the Golden Retriever’s cheerful...
Protecting Your Dog’s Paws During Winter – The Dangers of Snow, Ice, and Salt
by Jason Homan
Just because the cold winds of winter start to blow doesn’t mean Fido’s daily walks need to come to an end. Continuing to take your dog for a stroll each...
Bland Diet for Dogs – What Should You Feed a Sick Dog?
Neither pets nor humans love to have a tummy ache, and if your dog has been experiencing one for a couple of days, it’s only natural for you to want...
Reducing Your Dog’s Carbon Footprint
by Jason Homan
Most homeowners today are concerned about the impact their carbon footprint will have on the environment. With global warming a very real danger affecting our world today, it has become...
Depression in Dogs
Pet parents are usually confident that they are aware of their dogs’ needs and that they meet them. What might they need more than fresh food and water, belly rubs,...
Vestibular Disease in Dogs
The vestibular system is in charge of giving mammals balance, as well as a sense of spatial orientation. That’s why vestibular disease affects a dog’s body balance system. There are...
Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs
The number of dogs being exposed to xylitol has increased over the years, as people have started to watch out their diets a little more. In the past, xylitol was...
Can Dogs Eat Eggs?
There are many human foods that dogs can eat, but there are also many that they shouldn’t eat, either because they’re not good for them, or because they pose real...