Category Archives: Dog Ear Care
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
Dog Health Problems
To keep your dog in the best possible health it is important to take your dog for regular veterinary examinations, this can start from when your dog is a puppy. Getting your puppy used to a visit to the vet early in life can remove some of the stress and fear some dogs experience on … Continue reading
What You Need to Groom Your Dog – Supplies
Grooming a dog before bathing it is vital as it removes dead hair and matting and allows the water and shampoo to penetrate freely onto the skin. On the other hand, cutting the toe nails should be done after bathing as it leaves the nails pliant and easier to cut. Bathing is a must for … Continue reading
Understand Your Dog’s Senses – Hearing
The sense of hearing may be considered as the second most powerful sense of a dog, albeit smell being the first. A dog has a very good sense of hearing and is far better than humans. They can hear about 4 times the range of humans and they can hear frequencies twice that of humans. … Continue reading
Most Common Puppy Illnesses and Diseases – Parasite Infection and Fractures
Tail wiggling excitedly. Running and playing all over your place. A happy grin every time he hears you call his name. That’s what your adorable pup is all about. But when your cute little doggie suddenly starts whimpering around, wildly biting or scratching his coat, or limping around in pain, you might consider a check … Continue reading
Dog Bathing Tubs
Have you decided that you need to invest in one of the Dog Bathing Tubs that are available? You hug, he licks, and then, what’s that smell? Everybody knows how these adorable creatures smell after all the running and chasing around the house all day. Giving your cute Chihuahua or your huge Golden Retriever a … Continue reading
Cleaning Your Dog’s Ears To Prevent Infection
One of the most common reasons dogs are brought into the vets is for ear problems and the diagnosis usually is ear infections. Ear infections can be preventable if your dog receives proper ear cleaning and you are diligent in watching for signs of debris in the ears. All you need to do is invest … Continue reading
Cold Weather and Your Dog
If you live in a climate where the weather gets down right chilly or snowy and you have a dog; you may have some concerns about keeping your dog safe and warm during the cold weather months. Here are a few tips for surviving the cold weather comfortably with your dog. Cold weather months can … Continue reading
How To Groom Dogs
Proper grooming for your dog does not only have aesthetic purposes but also adds to your pet’s holistic growth – physical and psychological. Since dog hair can interlace due to dirt and grime in the coat forming mats and tangles, they would need to be groomed to keep proper hygiene. Plus grooming generates more bonding … Continue reading
Old Age Dog Health Care
Old age dog health care can be challenging but is vital if you want your dog to live as long as possible and without any pain. Dogs, like people, naturally have a tendency to suffer from ailments as they age. Whilst we can minimize and at times prevent this, sometimes it is out of our … Continue reading