There are benefits and disadvantages of feeding your dog every type of food imaginable. We tend to throw our lot in with smaller pet food companies who use high-quality, domestically sourced, whole ingredients in their products. Photo credit: lupengyu, Getty Images I’m asked from time to …
In making a diagnosis of pneumonia, the veterinarian will listen to your dog’s lungs. Credit: Dima Sidelnikov | Getty Images Canine pneumonia is a respiratory infection that has moved into the dog’s lower respiratory tract, the bronchioles and lungs themselves. The location of the infection alone …
Regular brushing keeps a dog’s skin and coat healthy. As an added benefit, many dogs find it relaxing as well! Credit: Su Arslanoglu | Getty Images Beyond just saving time and money at the groomer, doing some of your dog’s grooming at home can provide the …
If you’re not sure what that new spot is on your dog, go to the veterinarian to have it checked. It’s not worth the risk of assuming it’s a mole, when it could be a cancerous lesion. The longer you wait, if it’s cancer, the more …
When your dog rolls over for that awesome belly rub, take a minute to be sure his skin isn’t raw or red, or that he’s starting to develop a rash. Credit: Little City Lifestyle Photography | Getty Images Your dog rolls over for a belly rub, …
Porcupine quills are painful and can carry infection. You need a veterinarian to help remove them, unless you’re sure the dog only received a couple of quills. Credit: MollyAnne | Getty Images The worst case I have had of porcupine quills in a dog was a …
