Monthly Archives: May 2011
Why Dogs Make Great Pets
Why Dogs Make Great Pets Have you visited a pet store and seen a huge array of pet possibilities? Has that made you question why dogs make great pets? Are you trying to decide on an ideal pet? Would you like to read about dogs and why they make such good pets? Here is some … Continue reading
Dog Lyme Disease Symptoms
If your dog has a tendency to pick up ticks, you should watch for dog Lyme disease symptoms in your pet. Lyme disease is a serious illness that can even be fatal in some cases. It is a bacterial disease spread by ticks, especially deer ticks in the USA and sheep ticks in Europe. It … Continue reading
Why Is My Dog Sneezing?
Seeing a dog sneezing can be funny when it just happens once or twice, but if your pet is starting to sneeze a lot, you may begin to wonder why. Is it just a normal part of a dog’s life, or could it be a sign of something more serious? Like humans, when animals sneeze … Continue reading
Why Is My Dog Not Eating?
A dog not eating can be worrying. Clearly, a dog who does not want any food is not the healthiest of animals. But what is wrong? In this article we look at some of the possible causes of a dog not eating and what you should do. Like children, dogs often lose their appetite when … Continue reading
Dog Health Insurance – Is It Worth The Cost?
Dog health insurance is a way of spreading the cost of veterinary care for your pet. Almost any dog can be covered from a 6 week old puppy upward. If you are wondering about the benefits of dog health insurance, keep in mind that one in three dogs will need unexpected medical care within the … Continue reading
Get Rid Of Dog Fleas Naturally
Dog fleas are a pesky nuisance. Any time your dog has them, not only do they annoy your pet and make her scratch constantly, they also infest the whole house, it seems. You can easily tell when your dog has fleas. She will scratch furiously, over and over. It is important to check that there … Continue reading
Dog Ear Infection Symptoms, Causes And Treatment
Dog ear infection is one of the most common conditions seen by a veterinarian. In most cases the problem is otitis externa, or infection of the outer ear canal, which is caused by bacteria developing in a moist ear. In humans, this condition is called swimmer’s ear because it often develops when water is trapped … Continue reading
Remedies For Dog Constipation
Dog constipation can be an uncomfortable and painful condition for your pet. Just like humans, there are dogs who have a tendency to become constipated. However, once constipation has been identified, it is usually relatively simple to treat. There are both medications and natural remedies for dog constipation. How Do You Know If Your Dog … Continue reading
Dealing With Dog Allergies
Dog allergies are probably as common as allergies in humans. Allergic reactions in dogs usually produce the same range of symptoms, too. The most common reaction in a dog is itchy skin that will lead him to scratch constantly. However, they may have respiratory reactions such as coughing or sneezing, or digestive symptoms like vomiting … Continue reading