Dogs have a unique non-verbal way to communicate with us. They express their feelings and their fears by using their body parts. Dogs use their ears, eyes, mouth, tail, and body posture which together become a dog’s body language to …
Regular heartworm prevention for dogs and cats – usually on a monthly basis (or according to medication instructions) – is crucial to avoid severe medical issues that can result from heartworms. The American Heartworm Society (www.heartwormsociety.org) recommends year-round administration of …
Once a pet has been diagnosed with heart disease, regular monitoring is important to allow timely intervention to prevent a crisis. There are several considerations for monitoring and possible therapy to help manage this condition successfully Stages of heart disease …
Knowing what health issues your dog is susceptible to gives you the chance to catch a malady early when you have ample time to modify it. When the issue concerns the heart, you can slow down the disease before it …
April is National Heartworm Awareness month, but not every dog owner is well versed in the potentially deadly parasite. It’s only transmitted by mosquitos, which pick up larval heartworms — called microfilaria — circulating in the bloodstream of an infected animal. Dogs …
When it comes to canine allergies, any dog can be affected. Just like people, there are a lot of different variables that are involved in the presence of allergies. These variables include where a dog lives, what it eats, what …
Unlike humans whose allergy signs usually involve the respiratory tract, symptoms of dog allergies and cat allergies more often take the form of skin irritation or inflammation – a condition called allergic dermatitis. What are the signs of allergies in …
Your pet’s ears are very different than yours – inside and out – and many factors can lead to problems with your dog’s ears. Common causes include allergies to things in your pet’s environment (pollen, dust mites, molds, etc.), food …