You want to keep your dog as happy and healthy as possible. Right? Sure you do. But you don't want to spend an arm and a leg to do it. They say that we spend roughly $1,500 a year on each of our dogs, depending on size. Veterinarians tend to put that figure closer to $2,000 a year -- which amounts to about $20,000 on the low end or $40,000 on the high end during the dog's lifetime. See the true cost of owning a dog... in hard dollars. We're all looking for ways to save money … [Read more...]
Got a sick dog? Or maybe you just have a question about your dog's general health and wellbeing... You've got 3 good options in order to get peace of mind quickly... … [Read more...]
Aaack! Where did my dog get fleas?! I have a dog that finds it preferable to sleep with her body pressed up against my face during the night. Except for the periodic breathing impairment, I don't consider it much of a nuisance. In 2011, I awoke one morning to find my face had developed a number of red marks. I didn't think much of it and continued off to work. A few days passed and something odd happened. The marks on my face were increasing in numbers and I started to get concerned. On … [Read more...]
I think that most dog owners will agree with me here. The worst thing in the world to see if your dog suffering. It makes you feel terrible when you know that your dog is hurting, or uncomfortable. Unfortunately, dog allergies can be very debilitating. The symptoms alone are enough to make you cringe: red eyes itchy skin discharge coming out of the eyes and nose itchy feet red spots from scratching While only your vet can diagnose whether or not your dog is actually … [Read more...]
When I was a boy, I came home from school to see a plate full of crumbs on a table and my dog, Daisy, sitting nearby, staring up at me as if to ask if I had any more. The plate, before Daisy ate its contents, was full of 24 gingerbread men my mother had made the night before. By deducing the look on her face and the crumbs around her face, diagnosing the reason for her diarrhea was pretty easy. It's not always so easy to find out what's causing diarrhea in dogs. If your dog is … [Read more...]
Yes, dogs get cancer, too. The National Canine Cancer Foundation estimates that 1 in 3 dogs will develop cancer. Of those, over half of them will die of cancer. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 50% of dogs over the age of 10 will die of cancer. If you just recently found out that your dog has cancer, then you probably have a lot of questions. First, take the time to educate yourself about the particular type of cancer that your dog has. Start by … [Read more...]
If you've ever seen a dog suffering from lots of flea bites, then you have an idea of how uncomfortable your dog will become if you don't treat the fleas on your dog right away. Plus, if your dog has fleas, then technically you do too. They get into the nooks and crannies inside your house -- from the floor boards to the baseboards to the carpet, rugs, and furniture. And it won't be long before the fleas are biting on you -- and everyone else who comes inside your home too! A single … [Read more...]
After finding this Flea and Tick Products Directory, I decided that I wanted to: Educate myself on the chemicals found in flea & tick products -- and which ones are the most/least harmful to dogs. Create a cheat sheet to print out and take it with me to the vet -- and when I'm shopping if I see a sale or special display. Best Flea & Tick Control For Dogs Following are the flea & tick preventatives that are technically the safest for dogs and the ones that I am most … [Read more...]
Did you know that your dog can still get deadly heartworms even if your dog is on a monthly preventative? It's true. Unfortunately, certain strains of heartworms are able to resist current heartworm medications. This appears to be true mostly -- but not exclusively -- in the south. So, if you happen to live in the southern part of the United States, be sure to talk with your veterinarian about the best options for you and your dog. If you're like me, even if you don't live in the … [Read more...]
I admit, I'm much lazier about giving my dog a bath these days than I used to be. When he was a puppy, I always made a point to bath him regularly. But as he's gotten older, I may only give him a really good bath (with water) 2 or 3 times each year! Note To New Dog Owners: Giving a young puppy (or any dog that's new to you) a bath regularly is still a good idea -- because it gets them used to (A) having baths and (B) a routine. Both are important if you want your dog to cooperate during … [Read more...]
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