Heartworm disease is spread through mosquitoes that carry the infection. It is a parasite that grows within a dog’s heart. There are three stages of this disease. The first stage a dog may show no symptoms or have a slight cough. In the second stage a dog will become more lethargic and have a more pronounced cough. During the third stage a dog may exhibit signs of anemia, fainting, or suffer from congestive heart failure. (Due to the infestation of … Read more

1. Coyotes Coyotes live all over North America. There are certain parts of the country that are coyote heavy, more so than other areas. Since their habitat has been encroached upon again and again, the coyote has taken to living in more urban surroundings and coming out at night when it is quiet. They do prey on dogs and cats. It is best to not leave a dog out at night and keep a watchful eye when letting a dog … Read more

We all try to protect our dogs as well as we can from things that may cause them harm. Try as we might, the tragic does happen from time to time and we lose our beloved pet too early due to an accidental death. Below is a list of the top 10 causes of accidental death in dogs and how you can help prevent them from occurring. Causes of Accidental Death in Dogs 1. Poisoning Your dog can be poisoned … Read more

For some reason or another, the topic of fixing a dog has become a rather touchy subject. While we all think of our pets as our kids, there are some differences that needed to be considered. For example, you are not going to give your fur-kid a chocolate cake for their birthday or teach them to drive your car. Nor are you going to put flea treatment on your human child or expect them to stay in a crate at … Read more

It’s important to remember that no single symptom here is necessarily indicative of cancer. They are however, good reasons to make an appointment with your vet. (graphic courtesy of ParkerPup.com) 11 Possible Signs of Cancer In Your Dog: Straining to poop/thin, ribbon like stools Lethargy or no appetite Any new bump or lump Drainage or odor from ears (note: this is also very common with ear infections) Runny, bloody nose Unusually foul breath & excessive drooling Increased thirst and urination … Read more

Walking is an integral part of a dog owner’s life. The explosion of pet pampering products in the past ten years has introduced hundreds of different styles of leashes for every breed and occasion. Style statements are made with rhinestone encrusted leashes or thick strips of spiked leather. Retractable leashes are available everywhere, sold by most pet supply stores and online. They come in various lengths, strengths, colors and designs to satisfy anyone’s personal fashion tastes. Retractable leashes are corded, … Read more

Thinking of something fun to do during the hot summer months? Does your dog love water? If the answer is yes to those questions, consider Dock Diving! Dock Diving, or dock jumping, is a fun sport in which dogs compete for jumping the highest and farthest into a body of water. Any breed of dog is welcome, and any level of dog handler. But competitive teams fear not, for there are plenty of exciting competitions in this sport. Dock diving … Read more

Stay is one of those tricky behaviors that alludes many dog owners. After all, most dogs do not find anything particularly rewarding about having to stay in one position while other family members or people outside get to move around. We have to show our dog that stay can be rewarding in order to get a rock solid one. Stay is hard for dogs, especially young or high-drive ones, because its takes self-control. They have to physically make themselves stay … Read more

If you are thinking about bringing in a new puppy to your family, do not forget to take into consideration your current dog. Before you start looking for another dog, make sure the one you already have will be happy that you have added to the family. Especially older dogs who have always been an “only child.” They can be fear or aggressive to a new dog in their domain. Does your dog get along with other dogs at the dog parks, … Read more

These delicious and simple jerky recipes make great treats for your dog, that you can share! Made with human ingredients by you, you won’t have worry about recalls or where the product was manufactured. You can also alter the recipes according to your dog’s personal tastes, so you can make a treat what will be sure to make him drool! How to Make Dog Jerky While you can buy a dehydrator, which are not very expensive and will make this … Read more

Our dogs share a lot of common ailments with us, and one of them is hypothyroidism. Most of us are familiar with “thyroid problems,” in that we hear the phrase spoken around us. But if you do not understand the disease and the symptoms, it’s possible your own dog could be suffering from it and you would not even know. What is Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder that is caused when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones … Read more