Health Archive
As we humans age, our dietary and exercise needs change. The same is just as true for dogs as they get older too. It’s important you’re aware of these changes in needs if you’re to provide the best senior dog care. Then you can make the
Dog ear infections are one of the most common canine health problems. This is because a dog’s ears are delicate instruments. They’re prone to infections, parasite infestation and damage. And it’s a fact that most dogs will suffer from an ear infection at some point in their life.
Just as we humans can develop allergies to pollen, dust and all manner of things, so too can dogs. In people (and dogs!) with allergies, the immune system treats harmless allergens, such as pollen, as a threat. It reacts by producing antibodies to try and
Benadryl is an antihistamine medicine that's available over the counter. We humans use it to treat allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes, runny noses and sneezing. It's also used to treat coughs and to help with sleeping, among other things.
Cortisone drugs, or more accurately corticosteroids, are often used to treat allergies mainly because of their anti-inflammatory properties. They’re also commonly used to treat conditions such as arthritis and skin problems. They’re vital drugs when it comes to treating some life-threatening diseases although they
Kennel cough is an infectious disease that causes cold-like symptoms, and heavy honk-like coughing in a dog. It's highly contagious and while it usually clears on its own, severe cases can be very dangerous if not treated immediately.
Mother nature designed dog’s teeth especially for catching and killing prey but nowadays of course most dogs no longer use them for that purpose. As so often happens with something that’s no longer used, decay can easily set in. And if you’ve ever suffered
Like most young animals, puppies are at risk of many illnesses and diseases, so it's vital that you get your puppy vaccinated (the so-called puppy shots) at a young age and that you follow the correct puppy vaccination schedule.
In order to do that you
When it comes to puppies, one of the most common health problems you'll come across is diarrhea. If you think about it, this is only to expected. After all, puppies are really just babies with sensitive digestive systems, so the odd tummy upset shouldn't
It’s very rare for a puppy to be born without worms, or not to acquire them soon after birth. In fact, the likelihood that your new puppy has worms is as high as 98%. It’s therefore essential that you start worming puppies as soon