Vet Tips For Sick Dogs

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.

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.

Dog Epilepsy: What Dog Seizures Look Like & What To Do During A Dog Seizure

Here's what you need to know -- and DO -- if you think your dog has had a seizure. Plus, some videos of dogs having seizures so you can see that dogs typically come out of seizures just fine -- even though the dog seizure itself can seem quite violent and scary.

Dog Joint Pain: What To Look For & How To Treat It Naturally

Does your dog suffer from joint pain? Here are some natural home remedies for treating dog joint pain. Plus tips on helping your older dog during his golden years.

Dog Allergy Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

If you have ever watched your dog scratching his ears he may have allergies. There are many different dog allergy symptoms to be on the look out for. Also there are several different treatments for dog allergies.

Got A Sick Dog? How To Check Your Dog’s Vital Signs: Gums, Pulse & Temperature

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?