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...]
5 Natural Home Remedies For Your Dog’s Allergies
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...]
Dog Diarrhea Causes: Top Reasons A Dog Has Diarrhea
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...]
The Best Dog Dry Skin Home Remedies
If your dog has dry skin, he's not alone. This is a very common issue with dogs. Earlier I shared my all-time favorite home remedy for dog dry skin that our veterinarian recommended. It worked for us almost immediately, and as you can see from the comments, it has worked for a number of other dog owners as well. These days, to prevent the dry skin from returning, I continue to sprinkle olive oil on my dog's food once a month or so. He thinks it's a treat to have something moist … [Read more...]
5 Skin Conditions Dogs Can Pass On To Humans
If you are like most dog parents, then you frequently give your dog hugs and snuggle up to them. You might even allow your dog to sleep in the same bed as you. Did you know there are some pretty serious skin problems that you can get from your dog? Here are 5 dog skin conditions (plus one painful disease) that dogs can pass onto humans... How Dog Skin Conditions Transfer To Humans Dogs typically get these skin conditions while playing outside, in dog parks, or while … [Read more...]
Dog Allergy Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Have you ever watched your dog scratch his ears? If so, he may have dog allergies. Skin and allergy problems in dogs are not at all uncommon. The truth is dogs get allergies just like humans do. Unless you notice the symptoms, you may not realize that your dog truly has allergies. Dog allergy symptoms are different than the allergy symptoms people get. Here's what you need to know about dog allergy symptoms, causes, and treatment -- including some home remedies you can try … [Read more...]
Best Dog Dry Skin Remedy To Treat Your Dog’s Dry Skin At Home
If you notice your dog has been itching a little more than normal and your dog has flaky skin, then your dog is probably suffering from dry skin issues. Flaky skin is especially obvious if your dog has darker colored fur. If you think your dog has dry skin, consult your vet. My friend tried to treat her dog's dry skin with some over-the-counter pet product and it just caused her dog's skin to turn scabby and itchy. Her vet informed her the dry skin was probably due … [Read more...]
Dog Itching & Scratching: What Causes A Dog To Scratch All The Time?
Have you noticed your dog scratching more than normal? Maybe you've noticed some hair loss on your dog, in addition to the scratching. Dogs itch for many different reasons, but the most common diagnosis is usually allergies. Here are the top 10 signs that your dog has allergies. … [Read more...]
Allergic Dogs: 10 Signs That Your Dog Has Allergies
Believe it or not, your dog is just as susceptible to allergies as you are. Just like humans, sometimes a dog's immune system mistakes a perfectly ordinary, innocent food item or part of nature (such as mold, dust, dirt, pollen) and decides that the item is a threat to the dog. As such, the dog's immune system attacks the offending item. People are no strangers to having their immune systems thinking the local flora and fauna is actually an attack on the body, and your dog's immune system … [Read more...]
Top 4 Allergies In Dogs: Treatments & Symptoms
It's funny how we don't often think of dogs as having allergies, but just like us they can suffer from allergic reactions to different things. Dogs can have allergies just like a person can. In fact, many dogs have many of the exact same allergies as people do. Symptoms Of Dog Allergies Dog allergies come with some really nasty dog allergy symptoms including (but not limited to): Itchy skin Hot spots (where the dog has scratched himself raw) Watery, itchy red … [Read more...]
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