Fever is defined as a body temperature above the range that is considered normal for a healthy animal. Time and experience have shown us what these ranges are and we know that fever is one of the body’s signs that it is dealing with an infection. It is...
People think watching a dog drag his rear across the floor is either gross or funny (or both) and I would agree that it is gross, since I know a lot about dog butts! Your dog is not doing the “sit and spin” to amuse you. He is more likely either itching...
We all know how important it is to keep our dog’s nails trimmed. It helps save our floors and...
Everyone thinks play is fun, but did you know that play can actually change your brain for the...
You may have noticed that your dog keeps his eyes on you while he is defecating. It is not...
Distemper is a serious disease, and we’ve seen several people express concern over it and...
We are aware of the dangers of sun exposure for ourselves and we hear frequently about skin...
Some dogs do not like children. Some are even afraid of them We adults know that children are...
This question is much more complicated than it may seem. First, let’s look at rabies as a...
As our society ages and Baby Boomers reach their senior years, everyone is more likely to be...
We know that dogs have ears and in fact, the ears are sometimes the cutest part of their whole...
It is the time of year when I start to see lots of skin issues. One of those is Pyotraumatic...
Parasite products are not created equal, but if you don’t know to ask the right questions, you...
Got a puppy? Wonder just when he is going to stop growing? It’s a common question that...
Anyone who cuddles a dog knows that sometimes there are unpleasant aromas associated with them....
Ticks are creepy and crawly and look enough like spiders to make me and my staff cringe. They...
It is so hard to watch your dog grow old before your very eyes. It seems like just yesterday,...
All dogs need to be cleaned sometimes, and some more than others! Because humans bathe...
Recent headlines about the threat of Zika virus have hit the news and social media. Scary...
Dog lovers know that most dogs need to have their nails trimmed. It is a matter of hygiene (and...
No one can deny that dogs love to eat. They eat what we feed them and anything else that they...
At some point during your Boxer’s life, he/she will need some type of surgery. Because of...
Chihuahuas are popular pets the world over. What’s not to love? They are super cute, fun,...
Anyone who has been around a dog knows that dogs communicate with their tails. Low wagging...
We love our dogs and want to take the best care of them, but we have to keep in mind that they...
Thump, thump, thump. Jingle, jingle, jingle. These are not the sounds of Santa Claus and his...
Do you have an older dog? Are you noticing changes in him/her? The most important thing that...
Sleep is necessary for us all. Sleep allows our bodies to rest and regenerate and dogs are no...
You have the squeaky toy behind your back and you are squeezing it and trying to appear...
Everyone wants a shortcut. We love “hacks” and tips. Articles about ways to maximize your cell...
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