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 […]
Dog Tylenol Poisoning The active ingredient in Tylenol is acetaminophen, and poisoning happens when pet owners choose to dose the dog themselves with Tylenol. While dogs can breakdown Tylenol when it is given to them in small doses, it is not something that most veterinarians prescribe because of the possibility of toxicity if too much […]
Signs and Symptoms Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that can have a devastating effect on a dog’s health. Relatively new, this disease first appeared in the late 1970s and quickly spread around the world within a very short span of time. Today, parvovirus remains a serious threat to our canine companions, especially […]
Dog Urinary Incontinence The process of storing and eliminating urine is much the same in dogs as it is in humans. The urine is stored in the bladder and passes out of the body via the urethra. Incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine from the bladder. Small amounts of the urine will leak while […]
Dog Cataracts If a dog suddenly starts knocking over items or stumbling into chairs, tables and other furniture, this could be due to dog cataracts. In other instances, owners may begin to notice a change in the dog’s eyes, almost as if they were looking through clouded glass, instead of seeing the dog’s usually clear […]
Dog Luxating Patella Signs and Symptoms that your dog has a Luxating Patella Most Toy and small breed dogs, fall prey to luxating patellas. However, dogs that have relatively weak muscles, ligaments and tendons, can also have a luxating patella; just as it can also occur in medium and large breed dogs that have kneecap […]
Dog Wobblers Syndrome Great Danes and Dobermans are the dogs most affected by Dog Wobblers Syndrome, although it can affect any other dog breed. It first appears as the affected dog being unstable on their feet, almost as if they are ‘wobbling’ – hence the name. It is a disease that involves the vertebrae in […]
Dog Bloat Causes of Bloat Canine bloat has many aliases, if you have ever heard the words ‘gastric dilatation-volvulus’ or ‘torsion’ then they were talking about what we more commonly know as bloat. Unfortunately, bloat is worse than it sounds. When we think about bloat or bloating we imagine how it appears on us – […]
Viyo is a prebiotic drink that helps to reinforce the natural resistance of cats and dogs. Viyo can be best compared with Actimel or Yakult for humans. As with humans, 70% of the natural defence system of a dog or cat is located in the intestines. Healthy intestinal functioning is therefore crucial to strong resistance. […]
