Dog Health & Wellness

Have a sick dog or a specific dog health question? Here, dog experts share their personal experiences, plus tips from veterinarians to help your dog get better... fast! Your dog's overall health and wellness depends 100% on you. Check these important warnings and updates that could affect your dog. Plus, a slew of dangerous pet predicaments to avoid at all costs! Not sure where to begin? Start here --> Dog Health & Safety 101.

Hate Vet Visits? Tired Of Waiting For Your Vet Appointment? Here’s How To Get In & Out Of The Vet Fast!

I used to work at a vet. Here’s my secret to having a quick (yet thorough) vet appointment! Plus a few other ways I’ve found to speed up vet visits.

What A Dog Dental Cleaning Is Like: Dog Teeth Cleaning Cost + What You Can Expect After The Procedure

At some point, your dog will need a professional teeth cleaning from a veterinarian. This article will answer all of your questions! See how much it costs, signs that a dog dental cleaning is necessary, and what you can expect before, during, and after the dog teeth cleaning procedure.

Financial Help For Sick Dogs: Brown Dog Foundation & Other Organizations That Help With Vet Bills (By State)

Wondering how to get help with vet bills for your pet, and don’t know where to start? The Brown Dog Foundation helps dog owners who are facing expensive vet bills in order to save their dog’s life. As long as you are willing and able to pay a portion of the veterinarian’s cost to save your dog’s life, the Brown Dog Foundation will help pay the rest! If you don’t live in Tennessee, see our extensive list of other organizations that help pay vet bills by state.

Dog Diarrhea Home Remedies That I Learned While Working For A Vet (Bland Diets That Work + OTC Meds To Try)

Dealing with a bad case of dog diarrhea? I used to work at a vet. While there, I learned a few home remedies for dog diarrhea. Diarrhea in dogs can be serious. See which dog diarrhea treatment works best for my dog, and when you should see a vet for doggie diarrhea. Vet-approved dog diarrhea home remedies… that work!

Acceptable Household Medications For Pets Chart From My Veterinarian

A list of acceptable household medications for pets, according to vets. Plus the correct doses for dogs & cats. Before giving your dog medications from your medicine cabinet, be sure to check this list of human medicine safe for dogs first!

How Do You Know When It’s Time To Euthanize Your Dog? My Experience… Personally And While Working For A Vet

According to veterinarians, when is it time to euthanize a dog? After working at a vet AND having 2 of my own dogs put to sleep recently, I can help you get through this difficult time. Here’s everything you need to know about when to euthanize a dog. Here are 5 signs that it’s time. Plus advice that other veterinarians have personally given me. And the official Quality of Life Scale for dogs — to help you gauge your dog’s quality of life.

Do You Know What To Do If You Hit A Dog With Your Car?

There are laws in place in most cities about what you must do if you hit someone’s pet with your car. Unfortunately, there is very little information about this online, but there is certainly a lot of discussion about it! Most people have the wrong information. To help set the record straight, here is what you must do if you hit someone’s pet…

Does Your Dog Have Dry, Flaky Skin? Here’s The Home Remedy Our Veterinarian Recommends

Does your dog have dry, flaky skin? This is the home remedy our Veterinarian recommended for our dog… and it worked! It’s the best dog dry skin home remedy I’ve found so far — and the item is already in your pantry.

My Dog Ate Ibuprofen, What Should I Do? My Personal Experience And Vet Treatment Details… Plus Info About Ibuprofen Toxicity In Dogs, Dangerous Doses, And Treatments

My dog ate Advil. (It was a single 200 mg liquid gel capsule with Ibuprofen inside.) Dogs and Ibuprofen don’t mix – so I knew it was important to treat this right away! I rushed her to the vet, and I’m glad I did. Here’s what I’ve learned about Ibuprofen toxicity in dogs.

The Easiest & Best Way To Remove A Tick From Your Body Or Your Dog’s Body (…Even Very Tiny Ticks!)

Do you know the best way to remove a tick? I do. I do it all the time. I’ve removed DOZENS of ticks from myself, my husband, and my dogs! I’ll show you — from my own experience using tweezers and videos from others showing easy ways to remove ticks without tweezers. Do you know which ticks carry Lyme Disease? I’ll tell you — so you’ll know which ones to look for where you live and exactly what they look like.

My Dog Has Cancer – See The Holistic Cancer Treatment For Dogs (Diet, Herbs & Supplements For Dogs With Cancer) That Worked For My Dog

My dog has cancer. Actually, I’ve had 2 dogs with 2 different types of cancer. One died soon after being diagnosed with bladder cancer. (The chemo treatments didn’t work.) The other was only given 3 to 6 months to live after being diagnosed with canine lung cancer — but he’s happy and healthy 2 years later after I chose a holistic cancer treatment for dogs. Here are the supplements for dogs with cancer that I’ve used, plus the dog cancer diet that he eats daily.

My Dog Died From Bloat – 5 Things You Need To Know About Bloat In Dogs That Might Save Your Dog’s Life

Knowing the symptoms of dog bloat could actually save your dog’s life — because bloat comes on quickly and can kill a dog within hours if left untreated. Here’s what you need to know about the signs of bloat in dogs, risk factors that predispose your dog to getting bloat, and tips for preventing bloat in dogs. These are all things I wish I had known before my dog died of bloat.

How To Conduct A Cheap Dog Food Trial To Test For Dog Food Allergies

Does your dog scratch all the time? Maybe it’s dog food allergies — that’s what was causing my dog to scratch all the time. My dog had itchy dog allergies – here’s how we alleviated them. Plus, how to conduct your own affordable dog food trial and avoid a giant vet bill!

Dog Parvo (aka Canine Parvovirus) – What You Need To Know About The Symptoms Of Parvo And The Treatment Of Parvo In Dogs

Thousands of dogs get the canine parvovirus each year. Of those, 15% will die. Without treatment, 100% will die. Here’s what you need to know about dog parvo disease including: the symptoms of parvo, how it’s spread, and the treatment for parvo. If you suspect that your dog is suffering from parvo, take your dog to the vet right away! Most deaths from the canine parvo virus occur within 48 to 72 hours.

Pet Insurance Plan vs. Pet Savings Account – Which Is Better For Your Dog’s Health And Your Pocketbook?

Is pet insurance a good idea or not? Well, maybe. But I can make a case for simply having a pet health savings account instead. Here’s what you need to know about pet health insurance, pet insurance companies, and tips before you buy dog health insurance.

How To Treat A Dog Hot Spot – This Home Remedy For Dog Hot Spots & Bug Bites Worked For Us!

Hot spots can quickly spiral out of control if you don’t treat them right away. Here’s the dog hot spot home remedy my vet recommended. Worked like a charm!

I Finally Found The Perfect Dog Diarrhea Treatment!

Our 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. I finally found it!… Here’s the recipe that cured my dog’s diarrhea in a matter of hours. Of all the dog diarrhea treatments I’ve tried, this one cures diarrhea in dogs the quickest.

Glucosamine For Dogs With Joint Pain: What You Need To Know About Human vs Dog Glucosamine & Chondroitin Supplements

Does your dog have arthritis or joint pain? (Mine does.) Thinking of giving your dog Glucosamine or Chondroitin supplements for the first time? Here’s what I’ve learned after using Chondroitin and Glucosamine for dogs for several years now.

Best Home Remedies For Fleas On Dogs: Which Natural Flea Treatment For Dogs Is Your Favorite?

If your dog has fleas, then technically you do too. Fleas on dogs get into the nooks and crannies inside your house — from the floor boards to the baseboards to the carpet, rugs, and furniture. Here are the best natural flea control home remedies to get rid of fleas on your dog and in your house. PLUS, our best natural flea repellent recipe to prevent fleas from getting on your dog (and in your home) ever again!

Do I Need To Call The Vet When My Dog Has Diarrhea? Or Can I Try Some Home Remedies for Doggie Diarrhea First?

Struggling with a bad case of doggie diarrhea?… I used to work at a vet. While there, I learned a few ‘home remedies’ for some common pet ailments, including diarrhea. Here are the most common home remedies for treating a mild case of diarrhea in your dog.