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Dog Health, Wellness & Safety
Your dog's overall health and wellness depends 100% on you. Our dog health articles are filled with insanely helpful tips and unique ways to keep your dog safe, healthy, and happy on a daily basis -- especially during chaotic times, like holidays. Heed these important warnings and avoid these pet predicaments. Not sure where to begin? Start here --> Dog Health & Safety 101.
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!
Do You Know Dog CPR? 3 Simple Steps For Performing Pet CPR On Your Dog
If you’re a dog owner, then you should do everything in your power to learn dog CPR, so you will be prepared in the event of an emergency. Here’s how to do pet CPR in an attempt to save your dog’s life if he starts choking or stops breathing.
Are You Prepared To Save Your Dog’s Life In The Event Of An Emergency?
Are you prepared to save your dog’s life if he were involved in an accident or became incapacitated due to some other type of health problem or sudden emergency? Here are some of the most common situations that could result in you having to perform CPR on your dog. Plus, see how to do dog CPR.
What To Put In A Pet First Aid Kit + How To Get Emergency Help For Your Dog FAST!
If you’ve got a dog, then you NEED a pet first aid kit. You don’t have to buy one though. You can make your own! Here’s what should go in a first aid kit for your dog.
Dog Afraid Of Car Rides? Here’s How To Get Your Dog Comfortable With Riding In The Car
Often, when a dog is having a hard time with car rides it is an issue from the dog’s past. Somewhere the dog decided that car rides are bad, or even that cars altogether are bad things! Here are the steps for getting your dog comfortable with car rides…
How To Care For An Older Dog With No Teeth
My Pomeranian/Yorkie dog is 18 years old and he’s lost all of his teeth. Here’s how we got through the painful periods when he was losing his teeth and having difficulty eating. Plus tips for caring for a dog with no teeth.
5 Ways To Prevent Dog Sunburn: Dog Sunscreen, Dog Sunsuits, Doggles & More
Yes, dog sunscreen is a must — because dogs get sunburns too! Also important: dog sunsuits, limiting your dog’s time out in the sun, how short you cut your dog’s fur, and doggie eyewear like goggles: Doggles.
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.
What It’s Like Living With An Old Blind And Deaf Dog
Our aging dog is still in reasonably good health and not suffering from many aches and pains, but his navigational skills have been reduced to what he can smell. With doggie cataracts and acute hearing loss that has eliminated most of our ability to communicate with him, he still seems to get around the house with little trouble.
Some Dogs Dream While Asleep… Others Sleepwalk!
Does your dog look like he’s chasing something in his sleep? Funny isn’t it? Be careful, it could be something far more serious. Here’s what you need to know about dogs when they’re dreaming… or sleep walking!
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.
Best Dog Proof Trash Cans & Tips For Keeping Your Dog Out Of The Garbage
Sometimes it’s difficult to out-wit a smart dog that is determined to get into the garbage one way or another. Following are the best dog-proof trash cans, plus tips for keeping your dog out of the garbage once and for all!
The Pros And Cons Of Rawhide Dog Bones & Chews
Rawhide bones and dog chews are made from the skin of cows. Rawhide is an inexpensive treat for dogs, and many people keep a stock of these on hand for their pets. However, controversy has been brewing over the safety of these rawhide treats for dogs.
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.
Dog Dangers At Christmas – Plus Other Holiday Safety Tips For Dog Owners
It’s up to you to keep your dog safe when Christmas decorations come out of storage, Christmas trees are put up, and and extra food is set out. Dogs love to explore, and all of these things can be a danger to your dog. Some can cause severe illness and may even be fatal to your dog. Here’s what you need to know.
Help… My Dog Ate A Rock! What To Do If Your Dog Eats Stones Or Pebbles
My dog ate river stones and 2 of them got stuck in his intestines! He survived the operation, and my wallet survived the $1000 bill. Here’s what you should do if you think your dog ate some rocks, stones, or pebbles.
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…
Dog Halloween Safety Tips: 7 Things You Might Not Think Of… Really!
Obviously, you wouldn’t want your dog to become ill or injured due to your own negligence. Your dog trusts you to keep him safe. The American Humane Society recommends keeping your dog indoors and away from the commotion on Halloween night — to prevent him from becoming frightened, stressed or injured. Here are 7 more tips…
Are Cigarette Butts Poisonous To Dogs?
While our human bodies over time can build up a tolerance to nicotine, dogs don’t have that ability. Even if a dog eats as few as one or two cigarette butts, it can kill them. I’ve heard some people claim that cigarette butts are not harmful to dogs, but I’ve seen nicotine poisoning of a dog firsthand — and it’s not pretty!
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.
How To Keep Your Dog Safe During Storms Including Hurricanes, Tornadoes & Evacuations
Whenever we’re preparing for a really bad storm, I make a point to gather the dog’s necessities, in addition to our own. Even if you’re not officially evacuating, you never know when you when you might need to seek shelter somewhere else at the last minute. Or, you may even have to stay in a public shelter temporarily if the storm wreaks havoc on your entire neighborhood. Here’s what to pack for your dog.
