Parovirus is a disease that attacks the immune system and intestinal tract of dogs, especially puppies. It was first identified in 1978 and can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact with diarrhea, feces or vomit from a dog that’s infected. Incubation & Indications When exposure has taken place, the [...]
Storm and I were best friends from the day I found him abandoned and covered with ticks. About 6 years ago, however, our playtime became a burden to Storm instead of fun. He developed arthritis. The symptoms began with general slowing down of his movements. Then it became harder for [...]
Among the many devices used in obedience training a dog collar and leash are the most important. Every dog should have its own collar and leash. However, in obedience training, there are specvially made leashes and collars designed to support your training sessions with your dog. In general, dog collars [...]
Is your dog pushy, shy, submissive, demanding, or aggressive? Chances are that you’ve got a dog that could benefit from strong, fair leadership on your part. This program is a non-confrontational way of asserting yourself as a leader of the pack! Training should be fun and stress free, not an [...]
All natural gourmet dog treats are becoming very popular among health conscious dog owners these days. Some people have even started baking fresh homemade dog biscuits and cookies for their dogs using nothing but fresh healthy ingredients. We all love giving our canine companions treats from time to time so [...]
Several factors need to be considered in choosing your pet dog. You need to consider a lot of things before going for the breed. Firstly if you are a first time owner you can’t just go for any breed ,You need to consider if you would be able to give [...]
Lyme disease in dogs is a condition that can cause a wide range of problems with your dog. It can damage the heart, kidneys, or joints if left unchecked. This disease usually occurs in southern states, northeastern states, California, and Mississippi. However, it can occur in virtually any part of [...]
Dogs are known to suffer from illnesses such as diabetes as well. The pancreas is an abdominal organ that produces digestive enzymes for the metabolism of food. Occasionally, due to illness or trauma, the pancreas either produces less insulin or none at all and the body then becomes inefficient in [...]
So you like Dogs? So do I, everyone does. But while you might be all interested in getting your first canine, there are dozens of primary things that you should know beforehand as well as several finer things, all about dogs. Here’s a broad data all about dogs. Dogs descended [...]
Bloat->The Labrador Retriever is one of the breeds at risk of bloat. Bloat is a very serious health problem related to swallowed air, food and/or water. It is common to Basset Hound, Dachshund, Labrador Retriever and other large and giant breeds especially those with deep chests. The term bloat seems [...]
