It’s very exciting if your dog is pregnant, and you will want to know how to give her the special care she deserves at this time. You also need to prepare for your pregnant dog’s labor and delivery (also called whelping) so that you’ll be ready for the big day. Pregnancy in dogs is about nine weeks, and she will need extra special…
Dog seizures can be triggered by several factors, including heat exhaustion and epilepsy. Some dogs will quickly recover from a seizure and never experience another. In fact, ‘one-off’ seizures with no apparent explanation are quite common. However, other dogs may continue to experience seizures over their lifetimes. What Do Dog Seizures Look Like? Some canine seizures are more obvious than…
Our cherished pets are a constant source of unconditional love, companionship, and entertainment. However, there’s a big price to pay for such joy – our pets’ life spans are generally much shorter than ours. Dying is not something we like to talk about, and we find it hard to face the idea that our beloved pets won’t be around forever. To…
When it comes to a Pet Emergency, there may be no time to waste. Being prepared could be directly related to how quickly you can act when your pet is in crisis- as well as how they pull through the emergency. Seven steps that you can take to prepare for an emergency in advance are: Know your vet’s number. Plug…
Many physical disorders and injuries can be life-threatening to your dog. However, there is a particularly dangerous condition that ranks as number one in terms of how fast it progresses and how much effort is required for emergency treatment. This condition is known as gastric dilatation and volvulus, or, more simply, bloat. What is Bloat? If a dog’s stomach…
Water is essential for life – this applies to all forms of life including you and your pet. In fact, most of the human and animal body is made up of water. So, always make sure you have a plentiful supply of fresh water available for your pet – it doesn’t matter if Tucker slops it all over your kitchen…
Though this is truly a magical season, Holiday Hazards lurk everywhere. Pay attention to potentially-dangerous items and situations that are most prevalent during the holidays. Avoid these holiday hazards to keep your pet safe this season: People-Food Naturally, you want to share a treat and perhaps people food with your four-legged friends during this festive time of year. Be careful:…
Chocolate is probably the world’s favorite flavor. We like chocolate bars, chocolate cake, chocolate ice cream in summer, and hot chocolate when it’s cold outside. When consuming anything chocolate, your dog may look at you eagerly, and you may be tempted to give him a chocolate treat. But, every dog owner needs to know that chocolate is highly poisonous to…
An abscess is an accumulation of pus that has built up within bodily tissues and is usually the result of bacterial infection. Abscesses can occur in several places in an animal’s body. They vary in size from quite small to very large, and are not always visible to a pet owner. They are often extremely painful and when touched may…
Dogs will eat just about anything you give them especially if it’s something you’re eating too. It’s tempting to offer them little tidbits. That’s rarely a good idea, and it’s a very bad idea if the food is grapes. Grapes and all products that are made from grapes are toxic to dogs. Raisins, currants, and sultanas are dried grapes. Products…
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