Category: Animal Health

How to Tell If Your Dog Needs Sunscreen Your dog is losing hair. If your dog is allergic, undergoing chemotherapy, or dealing with hormonal changes, he may be shedding in many areas. This leads to some areas being left  unprotected. In addition, some dogs are naturally hairless and thus require external protection. Your dog loves  Read More…

If you smoke, you should have first thought about its adverse effects not only on your health but also on your pet’s health. Second-hand smoke is defined as smoke that is exhaled or otherwise released into the air that can be inhaled by non-smokers, which includes pets. Third-hand smoke is the residue that is left  Read More…

Like humans, emotional support animals can also suffer from heat stroke. Summer also means that your pet spends more time outdoors, which can translate to more visits to the vet since ear and skin infections become more widespread. Here we will be looking at the top care tips that you can follow this summer to  Read More…

Regardless of your dog’s breed or type, there are numerous skills and activities you can teach him to have fun and score a few hoots. Dogs are our constant companions. They provide hours of entertainment, emotional support and unconditional love. All dogs are owner pleasers, and teaching different activities and tricks is a great way  Read More…

Part of a puppy’s experience when growing up is the beautiful world of smells, sights, sounds, and tastes. To your emotional support pup, almost anything tastes delicious. From a block of chocolate to your old running shoes, just about anything tastes great if it is available. Dogs lack the ability to distinguish between what is  Read More…

It is not uncommon for dog owners to skip commercial dog foods and instead opt for homemade alternatives. Whether you are looking to save some bucks or just ensuring that the right type of ingredients go in your dog’s meals, it isn’t to take matters into your hands. The most important thing to keep in  Read More…

Certain ‘human’ foods, although healthy, can be toxic for your dog. To your dog that is growing up in a world where everything is a snack, if available, the risk they may come across something that is unfit for their consumption is high. Of course, you can train your dog to stay away from certain  Read More…

If you own a hyperactive dog, you already know how even the simplest of tasks can become frustrating to deal with. Forget taking him to the park for a walk because he will just end up jumping on everyone. However, how about obedience class? Nope, he is excessively hyper and will only scare other dogs.  Read More…

Weakness and lethargy are vague but common symptoms of illness in dogs. And a number of factors, some quite serious, can make your dog lethargic or weak. The average dog sleeps for more than 10 hours a day, which means you may find him dozing off multiple times over the course of a day. Sometimes,  Read More…

A dog’s health also deteriorates with age and other external factors, such as the weather, food, and the environment. Unfortunately, like humans, dogs can’t really express their pain or discomfort except through physical symptoms and behavioral changes. There is a wide variety of dog illnesses, some unusual and some common. Even though a majority of  Read More…