Many pet owners are faced with the question: ‘why is my dog’s stomach bloated?’ Bloat or gastric dilation in dogs is a serious issue. It mainly affects larger breeds like St. Bernard, German Shepherds and Great Danes. In canines, bloating or gastric dilation volvulus can cause twisting of the stomach and can need emergency surgical intervention. Continue Reading

Are you wondering if a dog can die from inguinal hernia? Or if inguinal hernia in puppies go away? Hernias occur in dogs when the muscles surrounding posterior part of the pelvis, rectum and anus weaken. The rectum then bulges out into the weakened muscles of the pelvic canal forming a pouch. You might find your pet straining when this occurs, Continue Reading

“My dog has diarrhea and vomiting since 3 days” “My dog is throwing up undigested food” “My dog is vomiting but otherwise normal’ An occasional upchuck is pretty normal in dogs, more so in puppies, since most have the habit of putting unwanted things inside them. When that happens, they naturally want to get the nastiness out by vomiting. Continue Reading

I recently talked about kennel cough in dogs. Just like humans get colds, coughs and respiratory diseases, your dog can also develop these symptoms thanks to viruses. Fortunately, the viruses that caused colds in humans are not the same ones that cause respiratory issues in canines. This answers the question ‘can dogs get the cold’ and ‘can my dog Continue Reading

One of the major factors often forgotten when getting a dog as a pet is the maintenance and care it will need, especially when it comes to their health. Many dogs are genetically prone to developing certain diseases, and other common issues such as ear infections, which may be adopted along the way. Because of this, it is important to know your Continue Reading

Extracted from the Peppermint plant, (scientifically known as mentha x piperita), Peppermint essential oil has gained popularity over the last decade as a natural remedy and healthy alternative for many household and medical issues. It has been proven to improve hair growth by stimulating the scalp, improve digestion and even get rid of many Continue Reading

Kennel cough, also known as tracheobronchitis or Bordetella is a viral or bacterial, highly contagious canine disease. Its microbes spread through air and usually affect dogs living in areas with poor air circulation. However, kennels, doggy day cares and pet shelters are not the only places where a dog can develop this disease; your pet can even Continue Reading

Hip dysplasia is a common canine disease that may be congenital or brought on by lifestyle factors. It is a progressive, degenerative disease that causes the hip bone or thigh bone (femur) to pop out causing pain and arthritis-like symptoms. Hip dysplasia is commonly seen in large breeds like St. Bernard, German Shepherd and, Swiss Mountain Dogs. Continue Reading