Dogs can have food allergies just like people do. It can be a particular ingredient in a mixture of other foods. That one ingredient can make your dog feel pretty sick. Food allergies often start when your dog is a puppy so if you have a puppy watch him closely to see how he reacts …
Health Issues
As a former pet groomer, I have cleaned lots of dog ears. Unfortunately I sometimes came across dogs with ear infections. Sometimes the owners were clueless about ear infections and/or how to clean their dogs’ ears in between grooming appointments. Many times they knew they were supposed to clean them, but had no idea …
Fleas are the nemesis of dogs but also affect so many other animals, including chickens, hamsters and humans. Recently I have had several people asking what kind of flea treatments should they use on their dog. A few have mentioned that their dog had a bad reaction to the usual flea products. After learning about …
Taking A Closer Look At Kennel Cough Kennel cough is a highly contagious disease in dogs that is caused by a variety of bacteria or viruses. It affects the upper airways but can sometimes affect the lungs in more severe cases. Some dogs are carriers of the disease and may show no symptoms while others …
Dog allergies have probably been around for as long as “man’s best friend” has been friendly. But have you ever stopped to think why that is? Well, hopefully, I will be able to shed a bit of light on that subject, as well as what may be done about it. Allergy research in general, strongly …