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...]
How To Keep Fleas Away From Your Dog, Your Backyard, And Your House
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...]
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...]
Best Home Remedies For Fleas: Which Natural Flea Treatment For Dogs Is Your Favorite?
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...]
Hanging Tongue Syndrome In Dogs & How To Care For Your Dog’s Dry Tongue
A reader recently asked us this question: Dog lost teeth. How can I care for her tongue? It hangs out all the time. Will she be in pain? -- Gail Hanging Tongue Syndrome is a condition where a dog's tongue hangs out of his mouth all the time and the dog is unable to bring her tongue in at will. This could be due to the dog's breed, a mouth or jaw injury, or deformities of the mouth or teeth, among other things. Other times, things like medications or the removal of teeth … [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...]
Glucosamine & Chondroitin For Dogs With Joint Pain – What You Need To Know
If your dog is older, has arthritis, or has recently had surgery which affected his bones, joints and/or cartilage, then you are probably already familiar with the health supplements called Glucosamine and Chondroitin. Long accepted as an effective treatment for osteoarthritis in Europe, Glucosamine and Chondroitin are now used by physicians and veterinarians here in the United States to bring relief to humans and animals who suffer from chronic joint pain. For example, hip … [Read more...]
Home Remedies For Dog Vomiting
Sometimes dogs can get an upset stomach, eat the wrong thing, come down with something, or for some other reason end up vomiting. This can be a scary experience for a dog owner because it's usually not clear what exactly is causing your dog to vomit. Some things that can cause your dog to vomit are: eating non-food items food allergies parasites infectious diseases (like Parvo) cancer liver or kidney disease pancreatitis ...to name just a few. One thing you need to … [Read more...]
Dog Vitamins Can Improve Your Pet’s Life Now… And In His Senior Years
As dogs age, they experience many of the same ailments and conditions that we humans tolerate -- like arthritis, memory loss, and incontinence. We tend to get frail and feeble as we age. Unfortunately, so do our four-legged friends. Just as your doctor is likely to recommend vitamins and supplements to ensure that your health doesn't deteriorate in your later years, your dog's veterinarian is likely to offer the same recommendation: senior dog vitamins. For example, people often take … [Read more...]
Dog Joint Pain: What To Look For & How To Treat It Naturally
Dogs get joint pain just like humans do. For example, dog arthritis is one of the more common forms of dog joint pain. Dog arthritis is the result of inflammation in the joints. This may be caused by degeneration or swelling of the joint due to a genetic malformation, wear and tear, or infection. Source Here's the difference between dog arthritis, degenerative joint disease, and inflammatory joint disease in dogs. Signs That Your Dog Has Joint Pain The signs and … [Read more...]
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