What To Expect When Your Dog Needs Chemotherapy
Receiving the news that your dog or cat has cancer is always devastating. But it’s doesn’t mark the end of your journey together. Chemotherapy for pets is different than cancer treatments for humans. Learn about the ways cancer in pets can be treated and what you can expect when your pet begins treatment. How Does […]
Why Are So Many Dogs Getting Cancer?
Why Are So Many Pets Getting Cancer? Approximately 32% of cats and 47% of dogs over age 10 will eventually develop cancer, so it’s incredibly likely that you have or once had a cat or dog who was diagnosed with cancer, or you know someone who has. It may also feel as though more pets […]
Benefits of Dogs in the Workplace
In the past 30 years, the number of households containing pets in the U.S. has risen over 30%. According to the APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 68% of households, (over 84 million homes) own a pet. Of that 68%, 48% of those households have a dog. This rising trend of pets at home has led […]
Benefits of Vitamin Supplements for Dogs
Many commercial pet foods lack essential nutrients. Symptoms like upset stomach and scooting may result from a nutritional or digestive imbalance. To fill this void, you might need to give your pet a vitamin supplement to help support brain, heart, kidney, eyes, and liver functions. Supplements contain minerals and antioxidants that help improve your pet’s […]
Burn Treatment for Dogs
Burns, among many wounds, can be very painful for dogs. Dogs can get burns from heat sources, chemicals or radiation; however, most burns are caused by heat sources that are in or near the home. Burns from in or around the home can be easily prevented by making sure the home is “dog-proofed”. These burns […]
5 Most Common Cancers in Dogs
May marks National Pet Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reflect on how cancer impacts our four-legged family members. Approximately 1 in 3 dogs will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. If you have never had a dog with cancer, chances are you know someone who has. The good news is that we are […]
Are Dogs Ticklish?
It’s hard to know whether dogs are actually ticklish or not. It depends on how a tickle is defined. If it is defined as an uncontrollable laughing in response to touch, then dogs are not ticklish. If a tickle is defined as a reflexive or involuntary movement in response to touch, then, yes, dogs are […]
Helping Arthritic Dogs Through Diet
Helping arthritic pets through diet Arthritis is a very common problem in pets and affects 20% of pets older than one year of age. Most joint problems occur early in life; however, the signs of arthritis usually don’t become apparent for many years. The pain of arthritis varies greatly; some pets may be reluctant to […]
Benefits of Microchipping Dogs
Each year over 3 million animals are euthanized in pet shelters. Many of these animals are someone’s pet that either got lost or was found wandering through busy streets. Now with microchipping, missing pets can be taken back to their rightful owners quickly! How does a microchip work? A microchip is approximately the size of […]
A Dog Parent’s Quick Guide To Prescription Anxiety Meds for Dogs
When your pet has anxiety, they’re stuck in “survival mode,” even if they’re not in danger. Whether they panic every day when you leave for work, or they turn into a quivering mess during thunderstorms or vet visits, your pet depends on you to care for their mental well-being. If you’re wondering if prescription anxiety […]
How to Apply Flea and Tick Medication
Touch your pet’s skin with the applicator tip. Don’t put the applicator tip in the coat hair, because hair cannot absorb the product. You can slide the applicator under the hair (rather than parting the hair with your fingers) if you are sure the applicator touches the skin. Apply along your pet’s back where your […]
Are Blueberries Safe for Dogs?
As pet parents, our pet’s well-being is a top priority. A significant factor in keeping your dog healthy is feeding them foods that are not only safe to eat, but are also good for them. We know that grapes and raisins are fruits that you need to keep away from your pet, but what about […]
Are Bones Safe to Feed Dogs?
Feeding bones to your dog Feeding bones to dogs is controversial. Evidence suggests chewing bones is good for dogs in some ways, yet bad in other ways. Bones are a natural source of calcium and phosphorus. Chewing stimulates the jaw and prevents boredom. Bones can break teeth and cause damage to the enamel. Cooked bones […]
Are Dogs Colorblind?
For years, if not decades, it has been accepted that dogs see the world in black, white, and varying shades of gray. According to new studies, that isn’t the case. While it is true that dogs cannot see the same colors as humans do, they are most definitely not blind to all the colors on […]
K9 Advantix II Flea Treatment For Dogs
How to use K9 Advantix II flea treatment With all the different types of flea medications available, how do you know which one is right for your dog? At PetMeds®, we make it easy by helping you compare flea medications to help you better understand the benefits of each individual flea control product. Many dog […]