Health & Wellness

Whether your dog is suddenly sick (vomiting, having seizures, itching uncontrollably, etc) or has an ongoing medical issue (like cancer, torn ACL, joint pain, etc), check here for tried and true tips and recommendations from dog experts and veterinarians! See how to make your dog feel better… faster. Plus what you need to know about dog vaccinations, rabies, and kennel cough — as well as routine vet care for heartworms, parvo, mange, allergies, dog flu, and more.

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!

Hotspots on dogs can quickly spiral out of control if you don't treat them right away. Here's the dog hot spot treatment that my vet recommended. It worked!

A Warning To Anyone With An Unspayed Female Dog: Here’s What You Need To Know About Pyometra In Dogs

Pyometra, a serious infection of the uterus, is a potentially deadly condition that affects unspayed female dogs. Symptoms & treatment for pyometra in dogs.

Is Pet Insurance Worth It? Here’s How Pet Health Insurance Works & What To Look For

Vet visits are the most expensive aspect of owning a dog. Pet health insurance helps with everything from annual vet visits to surgeries & other emergencies

Coping With Dog Cancer: Treatment Options + Helpful Advice From Others Who’ve Been There

My dog has cancer. Here's some dog cancer information to help you cope with your dog's diagnosis of cancer, plus the best dog cancer treatment options I've found.

Dogs + Mosquitoes = Heartworm Disease (Proof That Heartworm Treatment Is 10x More Expensive & More Difficult Than Heartworm Prevention!)

A dog can still get deadly heartworms even if the dog is on a preventative. If you're like me, you still keep your dog on heartworm treatment year round for the following reasons.

It can be confusing to sort through all the hype about dog vaccinations being safe or not. photo by Tobyotter on Flickr

Annual Dog Vaccinations & Pet Wellness Check-ups… Necessary Or Not?

We vaccinate our dog each year, though we have cut back in recent years. See why, along with some interesting myths & facts about pet wellness visits and annual dog vaccinations.

Dog Mange, Scabies & Sarcoptic Mites: My Dog Passed The Itchy Rash Onto Me!

We found our rescue dog under a dumpster. The vet diagnosed him with Sarcoptic Mites (aka Mange or Scabies) and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (a blood disease). He passed the Scabies onto ME and our other dog. Here's what it was like.

Home Remedies For Dog Vomiting

Most cases of dog vomiting will clear up within 24 hours or less using these tips. However, if your dog has not stopped vomiting within 24 hours, then you need to take your dog to to the vet because the vomiting is likely resulting from something more serious.

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