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...]
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...]
Best Home Remedy Dog Diarrhea Treatment: Bland Diet + Antidiarrheal Medicines
If your dog has ever had diarrhea, then you know it is not fun to deal with! Fortunately, there are a few dog diarrhea treatments you can try at home first. Then, if the diarrhea doesn't clear up within 24 to 48 hours, you should phone or visit your vet for further instructions. For a 1 or 2 day home treatment for dog diarrhea, try this... … [Read more...]
Top 21 Symptoms That Can Be Life Threatening To Your Dog
Keeping an eye on your dog for illness can be stressful. Knowing what symptoms to watch for can get a little tricky. There are 21 dog symptoms that you should never ignore, because they can indicate a life-threatening problem. They include: … [Read more...]
I Finally Found The Perfect Dog Diarrhea Treatment!
I've had dogs all my life, and I've tried a number of different dog diarrhea home remedies through the years.With my previous dogs, they would pretty much eat whatever I gave them to try - from a bland baked potato, to cooked rice, to scrambled eggs. Not this dog! Our current dog had a bout with diarrhea yesterday, and I spent all morning trying to find the perfect combination of human foods that he would eat and that would actually help to bind him up.Cooked white rice - no go.Scrambled egg - … [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...]
Help! My Dog Ate A Rock (…Or Stones …Or Pebbles)
When my dogs were about a year old, I noticed one of them was eliminating river stones. River stones are smooth stones that are flat and 1 to 2 inches in diameter. This freaked me out a bit, but I remained calm and kept a close eye on him to make sure that he didn't get sick from swallowing a few stones. Well, he did get sick. When he became lethargic and refused to eat, I took him to the doctor who x-rayed him only to find that he had 2 river stones stuck in his intestines. Here's … [Read more...]
Dog Thanksgiving Tips: Can Dogs Eat Turkey?
We all look forward to spending Thanksgiving dinner with our families, which often includes our dogs. After all, they are part of the family and love to be the center of attention. Dogs also like being handed treats by family members and guests. However, this can be dangerous and even fatal to your dog. Here's how to keep your dog safe this Thanksgiving... Can Dogs Have Turkey? In case you're wondering, yes you can give your dog some turkey and even a little … [Read more...]
Dog Halloween Safety Tips: 7 Things You Might Not Think Of… Really!
There are a lot of fun Halloween things for kids to do in October -- especially on Halloween night. Kids love to dress up and go trick-or-treating. Parents have fun too. They love seeing their little ones in costume and safely watch over them as they go door to door. And adults enjoy Halloween costume parties, as well. But what about your dog? How much fun is Halloween for dogs? Dogs and stress go together like fire and water and you won't want your dog to be stressed during this … [Read more...]
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