Pancreatitis and colitis in dogs are common health conditions that can prevent your pet from living the best life. The symptoms of colitis can differ from pet to pet, typically ranging from painful defecation, to vomiting and constipation, from frequent bowel movements to chronic diarrhea, bloody stools, abdominal pain and weight loss. There are Continue Reading

Dog pregnancies can be a challenging time for pet owners and their dogs. However, it is also an exciting time and should not be viewed as being something that is full of stress. You dog needs you right now during this important milestone in her life. The young litter is also counting on you for many things. Primary factor in taking care of a Continue Reading

Pumpkins are a great superfood for dogs. You can administer pumpkin for dog diarrhea, vomiting, upset stomach or constipation. Pumpkin is a great source of fiber, vitamin A and minerals and helps bring upset stomach back on track. You can feed your pet freshly cooked, mashed pumpkin or even canned pumpkin. In this guide, we will study ways to Continue Reading

If a dog has inflammatory bowel disease or IBD, then it causes the inflammatory cells to invade its GI mucosa. Many breeds are at an increased risk for IBD including German Shepherds, Basenjis, Soft coated Wheaten Terriers and Chinese Shar Peis. Common symptoms of the disease include lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stools and weight Continue Reading

For dogs, every day is a birthday. After all; most dogs simply lazily stretch up in the morning, lick you out of your bed and play, nap, eat and get loved by their humans. But birthdays are special and it is a perfect excuse to splurge on a new toy or spend some time with your furbaby at the park. This year; you can go an extra mile ahead and bake Continue Reading

Puppies are born without teeth and that is why they need mother’s milk in the first months until they develop baby teeth for chewing kibble. If you have not taken care of your adult dog’s teeth for years and years, then s/he could develop canine dental abscesses and gum diseases. In extreme cases, your vet could be left with no choice but to Continue Reading

A dog is considered to be obese if he/she weighs more than 15% of the ideal weight for its age and breed. You could always weigh your pet to know for sure if it is obese. However, you could also get an idea simply by looking and feeling their body. Your dog needs to have a waistline and you should be able to feel its ribs under the muscles but not Continue Reading

Dogs love bones as they are filled with all the nutrition they need. Bones contain calcium, magnesium, vitamin D as well as proteins, phosphorus and potassium. It is not a good idea to give cooked bones to Fido as they tend to splinter and shatter, hurting his esophagus. However, you can use leftover bones and cartilage to make a delicious broth. Continue Reading