Good Parents Know How to Take Their Doggies Temperature
Knowing your dog's body temperature before picking up the phone and calling your veterinarian can be a huge help in determining if immediate care is...
Trump Happy To Learn Baby Pandas Born at National Zoo Are Not Birthright Citizens
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wants to deprive immigrant children born in the US of automatic citizenship. Although Trump took a lot of heat for...
Deadly Chicago Canine Flu Epidemic-How To Protect Your Dog
The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control is reporting that there have been more than 1,000 cases of canine influenza in the Chicago...
What Should I Do If My Dog Stops Eating?
My dogs love to eat. I swear they would eat 24/7 if I let them. They know when it's time for dinner, and I long...
When Your Dog’s Cough Requires Medical Attention
Dogs cough for many reasons, including allergies, tracheal disease (collapse), lung disease, or due to the lodging of a foreign material/object in the windpipe. Though...
Don’t Take Nutrition Advice From Pet Stores
I just had a disturbing conversation with a neighbor about his dog Maggie. Maggie is an elderly black lab who is doing surprisingly well despite...
7 Natural Home Remedies For What Ails Your Dog
When you're feeling under the weather, you might find that the perfect thing for treating what ails you is something you already have in the...
10 Ways to Stop Ticks from Infesting Your Dog
Ticks are no fun. I remember the first time I removed one from my dog, not certain what it was until I stepped on it and blood squirted...
How To Fight Those Feisty Fleas Naturally and Without Chemicals
We all of us would love to get rid of out pet's fleas without having to resort to expensive treatments that come in the form...
8 Signs You Need A New Veterinarian
[caption id="attachment_109506" align="alignleft" width="300"] Taser[/caption] I've had bad experiences with doctors, and veterinarians. Generally I just don't go back, instead finding someone else to care...
Are pet kisses a health benefit or a hazard?
We've all heard the rumors about how allowing a dog to lick your face is bad for you. In point of fact, however, that is...
Furry Friends: 5 Key Health Considerations for Your Dog
As you probably were well aware, your dog is more than a best friend — without question, she's a member of your family. But your...
Should You Consider Chemotherapy For Your Pet
In the past, a diagnosis of cancer in a pet typically resulted in two treatment options: euthanasia now or euthanasia later (hopefully with the pet...
Why Does My Cat Itch So Much?
Skin diseases in cats can be frustrating for both owners and veterinarians, not to mention the cat! The signs most often noticed by owners are...