Why Do Some Dog Foods Require A Prescription?
When shopping for pet foods, you may have noticed that some dog and cat foods are available only with a prescription. While most foods do not require a veterinarian’s approval, those specially formulated to help manage a health condition can only be purchased for a pet that has been diagnosed and treated by a vet. […]
Winter Feeding and Health Tips for Dogs
Many dog owners make the mistake of overfeeding their dogs during the winter. Unless your dog lives outdoors or spends a lot of time outdoors during the winter, he or she often needs no additional calories during the winter chill. When Jack Frost comes knockin’ this year, there are some easy ways to determine how […]
Which Is the Best Flea Prevention for Your Dog?
Learn how to choose the best flea and tick prevention for your pet When choosing the best flea medicine for dogs and cats, there are several important factors to take into consideration. There are more options now than ever before, which can make it easier to choose just the right flea and tick medicine to […]
Why Controlling Ticks On Dogs Improves Public Health
Dogs are a tick’s best friend – often outdoors, low to the ground, and covered in fur that’s easy to hide in, giving it plenty of time to feast on a blood meal before it’s noticed. But ticks are more than just a nuisance feeding off our dear dogs. Any time your dog goes outside, […]
Why Do Dogs Eat Poop?
Coprophagia, the condition in which pets consume their own feces or those of other animals, is a common (yet distasteful) habit among dogs. In fact, it’s a very common problem in puppies but usually clears up by adulthood. It is an instinct passed down from wolves that consumed the feces of puppies or elderly wolves […]
Why do Dogs Howl?
Howling is one of the many forms of vocal communication in dogs. Whether it has been in person or on TV, it’s likely you’ve heard the howl of a wolf or dog. Sometimes the sound is mesmerizing, and other times it can be downright annoying, but why do dogs do it? What makes them resort […]
How to Use a Flea Spray on Dogs
1. Put on a pair of household latex gloves. 2. Spritz the flea spray on a gloved hand and gently rub the product into your pet’s hair around the head, eyes, and ears. Be careful not to spray directly onto these areas as the product can get into your pet’s eyes and mouth. 3. Ruffle […]
What Dog Parents Should Know About Glaucoma in Dogs
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness in dogs and cats. It affects around 1-2% of dogs, and though it’s less common in cats, it affects our feline friends too. In honor of National Glaucoma Awareness Month, learn how this painful eye condition affects pets and how you can protect […]
Choosing a Food for Your Dog’s Weight Loss
Although there are a number of foods marketed for weight loss in dogs, they are not all created equally. Foods described as “diet”, “lite” or “reduced-calorie” are not necessarily the best weight loss choices as many of these diets contain high levels of carbohydrates and non-digestible fiber fillers to create low-calorie “bulky” foods that help […]
What Is Compounded Dog Medication?
Compounding refers to the making of an individualized medication by a licensed pharmacist by mixing different ingredients together. Medication is compounded when a particular dose or form of a medication is not being manufactured already, is not commercially available, or has been discontinued. When it comes to pet medications, compounding often includes adding flavoring to […]
What Is Yeast Dermatitis in Dogs?
Yeast isn’t just an ingredient that makes bread fluffy and delicious. This opportunistic microorganism can also make your dog itchy, smelly, and miserable. And no, you can’t bake bread with the yeast that takes over your dog’s skin. But you can get this fungi under control and get their skin and coat health back in […]
Tapeworm Dewormer for Dogs FAQ
How did my dog get tapeworms? The most common way dogs get tapeworms is from having fleas. Dogs that hunt or chase small rodents and rabbits (even in their own backyard) may also be at risk of infection from tapeworms. How do I know if my dog has tapeworms? Tapeworm segments are easily seen around […]
Tick Paralysis in Dogs
What is tick paralysis? Fleas are known for causing health problems for many dogs often leading to skin infections and other diseases. However, ticks are another parasite that is just as bothersome and potentially dangerous for dogs, especially with the possibility of developing tick paralysis. Tick paralysis is caused by a toxin secreted by certain […]
How to Treat Your Dog’s Bacterial Skin Infection
Bacterial skin infections in dogs often result from an underlying immune disorder. The most common predisposing causes include allergies (inhalant/contact, food, and/or flea bite). Hormonal conditions such as hypothyroidism or Cushing’s Disease of the adrenal gland, and diseases such as liver disease, kidney disease, and even cancer may predispose many dogs to bacterial skin infections. […]
Antibiotic Treatments for Dogs & Puppies
Several kinds of microorganisms can lead to infection in your dog’s body. They include bacterium, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. The kind of antibiotic medication used to treat your dog will be prescribed by your veterinarian only after diagnosing the infection and determining which type of organism is to blame. The antibiotic you should use to […]