This video shows how to check your dog’s vital signs — gum color, temperature, and heartbeat — in order to determine whether you have a sick dog on your hands or not. Did you know that you may be able to get a vet’s diagnosis over the phone?
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.
Did You Know You Can Get Lyme Disease From Your Dog?
Finding a tick on your dog can be cause for concern. If your dog contracted Lyme Disease from a tick there may be a chance you have it also. Have your dog tested during his annual check up with a blood test that also detects Lyme Disease.
VIDEO: Dog Winter & Holiday Safety Tips
This video provides tips for keeping your dog safe during the holidays and winter months. Plus some specific holiday safety tips for dog owners and some winter dog hazards that you should be aware of.
Holidays With Dogs: How To Keep Your Dog And Your Guests Safe & Happy This Holiday Season
Having your family over this holiday season and not sure how to keep your dog safe? Here are some ideas. Plus some specific Thanksgiving day tips for dog owners. For example, do you know if dogs can eat turkey or not?
Dog Itching & Scratching: What Causes A Dog To Scratch All The Time?
Trying to find a reason why your dog is itching and scratching lately? Here are some ideas. Plus some treatments and symptoms for dog allergies.
Should You Vaccinate Your Dog Against The Dog Flu?
Here’s what you should know about dog flu — also known as the H3N8 flu virus in dogs.
Top 21 Symptoms That Can Be Life Threatening To Your Dog
Not sure of what symptoms can be considered life threatening to your dog? Here are some symptoms to watch out for. Also looking for a mobile vet.
Winter Hazards For Dogs – How To Keep Your Dog Safe In The Cold
Simple tips for keeping your dog warm — and SAFE — this winter. Plus dog hazards to watch for and fun dog boots worth trying!
How To Treat A Dog Sunburn & Facts About Dog Skin Cancer
Here’s what you need to know about dog sunburn, doggie skin cancer, and which dogs tend to suffer the most from sunburns. Does your dog have a sunburn? Here are some simple DIY home remedies for dog sunburn.
Dog Vaccinations: What’s The Difference Between The 3-Year Rabies Shot And The 1-Year Rabies Shot?
The big question is which Rabies injection is better for your dog? Is there a different formula used in the 3-year Rabies vaccination, compared to the 1-year Rabies vaccine? Is the dosage that is injected larger and, therefore, potentially more dangerous for your dog?
15 Tips For Safe Summer Fun For You And Your Dog!
It’s important to keep your dog’s health and safety high in the forefront, so summertime will be a fun time, rather than a tragic time for your dog. Following are some things to watch out for this summer, in order to make sure that your dog is around to enjoy many long hot summers for years to come.
Allergic Dogs: 10 Signs That Your Dog Has Allergies
Dogs are just as likely to suffer from allergies as people are. A dog’s immune system reacts much like a human’s immune system does. Here’s what to look for to help you determine if your dog is suffering from allergies or not. If so, you’ll want to get your dog to the vet immediately.
Top 4 Allergies In Dogs: Treatments & Symptoms
Dogs can have allergies just like a person can. In fact, many dogs have many of the exact same allergies as people do. Here’s what to look for and how to treat dog food allergies, dog skin allergies, dog flea allergies, and dog inhalant allergies.
Kennel Cough Treatment, Prevention And Symptoms
Here are the symptoms and treatments for kennel cough — what to look for, how to prevent it, and how to treat it.
Finding Mobile Vets: Veterinarians That Make House Calls
Mobile vets are licensed and must have their facilities — usually a clinic on wheels — inspected regularly, just like a regular vet clinic. Many varieties of mobile veterinarians exist, and a mobile vet’s services run the gamut from conducting monthly neighborhood clinics for spay and neuter services, to bringing state of the art equipment to your door for full-service pet care, and everything in between.
Dog E-Collar: Is It A Necessity? Are There Any Alternatives?
I wish so badly that we had given in to using the E-collar earlier. We didn’t because we felt bad for the dog. We thought he would be scared of it or feel punished. P-shaw! No need to feel bad for something that will protect your dog and make him heal faster. AND get you a few extra hours of sleep! If I had this to do all over again, I would definitely use the E-collar — simply for our sanity. Here are some alternatives to E-collars.
TPLO Recovery: What You And Your Dog Can Expect
Here’s a little about our dog’s recovery from TPLO surgery for a torn ACL, as well as the stories of other dogs who’ve been through it. Plus the stories of other dogs who’ve had TPLO surgery, including their recovery highlights.
TPLO Surgery For Dogs That Have A Torn ACL
We paid $2,500 for our dog’s TPLO surgery to repair a torn ACL in his knee. Actually they replaced the ligament and cartlidge from our dog’s knee with a metal plate and 6 screws. Here’s how it went for us.
How To Apply Topical Flea & Tick Preventatives
Here’s an illustration showing exactly how to apply these products directly onto your dog’s back, beneath his thick coat. Plus, lots of great tips when using Frontline, Advantage or K9 Advantix.
The Last Act of Kindness: How To Prepare For The Death Of A Pet
Time passes much too quickly, and ultimately we dog lovers have to face the fact that our time together is winding down. The day will come when decisions — like putting your dog to sleep — have to be made that are never easy. A little planning ahead now will help. Take it from me… over the years we’ve gone through this 7 times. Sometimes it was a no-brainer. Other times, it wasn’t.
How To Tell If Your Dog Has Lyme Disease From A Tick Bite
I have Lyme Disease. My dog does not. Our vet thought this was odd, because dogs spend much more time closer to the ground and inevitably get a lot more tick bites than we do. Plus, 90% of the time we’re outdoors, our dog is usually with us. …I guess the tick preventative that our dogs have always worn — Frontline Plus — really DOES work!
How To Get A Vet’s Diagnosis (And Possibly Even Treatment) Without Taking Your Dog To The Vet’s Office
Did you know that you don’t always have to take your dog to the vet in order to get a veterinarian’s diagnosis — and maybe even meds — for your dog’s minor health issues? It’s true. With any non-emergency doggie ailment, you generally have 3 options.
Why You Should Always Take Your Dog’s Bodily Fluid Samples (And Other Things) With You To The Vet
If your dog is showing a particular symptom or dealing with a doggie ailment, then anything you can show the vet that might be related to ‘the problem’ will usually be helpful when it comes to diagnosing and/or treating your pet. Here’s when you should take samples to the vet… what type of samples to take… and how to gather & transport your samples — like dog pee or poop.
Quick Tips: How To Get In & Out Of The Vet Fast!
Here are a few tricks that make the process of going to the veterinarian’s office quick & painless — for all involved. The secret is: the time of your appointment!
How To Give Your Dog A Pill: Step By Step Instructions + Photos
Here are 5 easy steps for giving your dog a pill. Trust me, it’s easy!
