Dealing with dog anxiety can be tough for a pet parent. Often an anxious dog will whimper, cry, and empty his bowels or start shaking. Abused dogs tend to show these symptoms but even dogs that are not used to being left home alone could display signs of anxiety. Let us study some tips to calm an anxious dog and help him get rid of separation Continue Reading

If you feed your dog a healthy, balanced diet, then s/he should not need any multivitamin supplements. Homemade dog food is also great but unknowingly you might skip certain nutrients. Insufficient nutrients will eventually lead to deficiency. Mild inadequacies might not be seen immediately but over a period of time, you will start noticing signs Continue Reading

Many factors can cause canine conjunctivitis including distemper, viruses, allergies, dirt, trauma, dry eye and chronic illness. KCS or kerato-conjunctivitis in dogs is the dry inflammation of cornea and conjunctiva, usually seen in small breeds. Today, we will be discussing dog eye infection symptoms as well as some home remedies to treat dog Continue Reading

Luxating patella in dogs is a painful knee condition; it is also known as trick knee and can come on rather suddenly. This oft-congenital condition is more common in small and miniature breeds and usually becomes prominent in the age of 3 to 4 years. Lhasa Apso, Bichon Frisse and Toy Poodles are known to suffer from this problem. Certain cat breeds Continue Reading

Dog parenting can get expensive and even more so if you own several dogs. Naturally, most pet parents want only the best for their pets and they will not hesitate to splurge on them. They want the best food, the best toys and even the best health care for their fur baby. But over time, these costs can add up. In this guide, we will discuss some Continue Reading

Thyroid is an important gland located on either side of the dog’s trachea. It is the taskmaster of all canine systems and plays a major role in metabolism, hormone regulation and several other important functions. The most common thyroid related disease in dogs is hypothyroidism. This endocrine disease is typically seen in middle aged and older Continue Reading

An allergy in dog can be defined as an overreaction of its immune system to an environmental trigger. Like humans, dogs can develop an allergy to anything. For example, a dog that has not been exposed to fleas could suffer from a reaction upon its first contact. Certain dog allergies are often inherited and more common in certain breeds. Let us Continue Reading

If you have a senior or arthritic dog, chances are you are already feeding him the best glucosamine supplement in the market. This brief guide is for pet owners who are not aware of the benefits of glucosamine for canines. In this guide, we will be discussing the best glucosamine supplements, its dosage for dogs as well as its possible side effects Continue Reading