Dog Seizures When you own a dog you want to ensure that they are well looked after and when they fall ill it can be heart breaking for you. Although some problems are very common for your dog to have, with the correct treatment your dog can lead a normal life. Dogs are often prone […]
Dog Upper Respiratory Infection If your dog is experiencing Dog Coughs, Dog Sneezing and pawing at his face chances are that he may have an upper respiratory infection and should see a Vet immediately to find out the cause of his infection and determine the seriousness. An upper respiratory infection in dogs may affect his […]
Dog Snake Bites Snakes are commonly found all across the country. In most cases, they aren’t poisonous and are of little concern to everyone. There are some cases in which a snake bite can be a very dangerous thing and it must be treated as quickly as possible. When a dog is bit, it is […]
Dog Salmonella Poisoning Salmonellosis is another illness that can strike dogs as well as humans. It is caused by the bacteria called salmonella. Traditionally it infects the intestinal system of its host. Symptoms are sometimes never seen, but the dog can be a carrier. How does my dog get salmonella poisoning? Salmonella is found in […]
Dog Antihistamine Poisoning Although some antihistamines may seem harmless to you, they can be lethal to your cat. Medications that contain the following ingredients need to be avoided: 1. Diphenhydramine – found in Sominex, Nytol, Sleep-Eze, some cough medicines and Benadryl. 2. Clemasitine – Tavist 3. Brompheniramine and chlorpheniramine – Chlor-Trimeton and other cough medicines. […]
Dog Limping Limping in young dogs is very common and usually will take about one week to resolve itself. Puppies have no fear and can strain, sprain or bruise themselves doing their acrobatic stunts. If however the limping does not resolve in that week, you should make an appointment with your veterinarian. The cause of […]
Dog First Aid Stuff happens! It doesn’t matter how cautious dog owners are, there will be times when your dog may injure themselves and need some help. Knowing first aid for your dog is vitally important. It doesn’t matter if your dog is suffering from Dog Heatstroke, gets a cut or meets an unfriendly foe […]
Dog Heatstroke The normal temperature for your dog is 100-102.5 degrees. Since a dog’s internal cooling system is very inefficient they can get overheated very easily. As dogs do not sweat, they must rely on panting and cool air to cool their internal organs. Lying on cool surfaces also helps reduce external temperatures. If their […]
Dog Scabies The sarcoptic scabies are a specific mite that will burrow itself into the skin of your dog. You may recognize the term “mange” which is more familiar to some. The mites transfer from one dog to another. Although the life cycle is only 21 days, your dog can be very uncomfortable during that […]
Dog Folliculitis This type of Dog Skin Disease typically originates in the hair follicles of a dog. Mild cases of folliculitis consist of scaly rings around various hair follicles. The condition can go deep within the dermis to create tiny pustules with a hair shaft rising from them. These pustules can rupture, excrete pus, and […]
