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.
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.
Dog Diarrhea Remedies To Try At Home
Dealing with a bad case of doggie diarrhea?… I used to work at a vet. While there, I learned a few home remedies for common pet ailments, including diarrhea. Here are the most common home remedies for treating a mild case of diarrhea in your dog. Diarrhea in dogs can be serious. See which dog diarrhea treatment works best for my dog.
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.
Dog Thanksgiving Tips: Can Dogs Eat Turkey?
Keep your dog safe this Thanksgiving. Here are the turkey-related foods that are safe for dogs, plus those that aren’t. Instead of giving dogs table scraps, make these homemade Thanksgiving dog treats to avoid bloat & canine pancreatitis.
How To Get Answers To Your Dog Health Questions… Fast!
Get answers to your dog questions right away — online — from verified pet experts. What’s your dog question?
Dog Diarrhea Causes: Top Reasons A Dog Has Diarrhea
It’s not always so easy to find out what’s causing diarrhea in dogs. Here are the top reasons a dog has diarrhea.
Best Home Remedy Dog Diarrhea Treatment: Bland Diet + Antidiarrheal Medicines
Does your dog have diarrhea? If so, there is a great dog diarrhea treatment you can try at home that will help. It simply involves giving your dog a bland diet and some human anti-diarrhea medicines that are safe for 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.
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.
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.
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…
Raw Food (BARF Diet) vs Cooked Homemade Food
Personally, I can come up with a couple of reasons as to why I wouldn’t feed a dog raw food. Basically, they are the same reasons I wouldn’t feed raw food to a person. Here’s why a lot of dog owners are feeding their dogs the BARF diet — raw food and bones.
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!
Why Homemade All Natural Dog Food Is Better Than Store-Bought Natural Dog Food
All natural dog food is best, however, there are still some advantages and disadvantages — as with anything. Your biggest decision will be should you use store-bought natural dog food or make homemade natural dog food for your pet?
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.
Dog Food Warning: Check The Expiration Date On Your Dog’s Food & Treats!
I bought a box of dog treats recently that had some bugs in it. I’ve since learned to check the expiration date on the bottom of dog food and treats, just the same as we do for our own food.
Acceptable Household Medications For Pets
In addition to listing which human medications are acceptable for pets — along with the pet-friendly dosages — this article highlights the importance of double-checking the dosage information before dispensing any medications to your pets. I mentioned the dosage for LIQUID medications in milliliters ml, whereas others sometimes mention the dosage for solid medications or pills in milligrams mg. Rarely is a difference in the effectiveness of liquid vs solid medications, there IS a huge difference in dosages if you happened to mistake mg’s milligrams for ml’s milliliters.
What To Do If Your Dog Eats Grass
Why do dogs eat grass? Some say it’s your dog’s way of getting their veggies. Even the vet will tell you, it’s perfectly normal for your dog to eat grass on occasion. But I try to keep my dogs from munching on grass. Here’s why…
Got A New Dog? How To Dog Proof Your House + Where To Put Things When You’re Puppy Proofing The House
Aside from the typical poisonous plants, antifreeze, and chocolate that we dog owners hear so much about, there are a number of far more common household dangers that dog owners should also be aware of. Here are some other household dangers you should consider:
10 Things You MUST Do Right Away To Make Your Dog’s World Safer!
Here are some things that I’ve learned along the way that can be deadly to a dog… Each of these is a common everyday object or occurrence in our lives with dogs, so consider these a few things that you may simply need to modify a bit in order to keep things safe for your dog around the house.
Aromatherapy For Dogs: How & When To Use Essential Oils With Your Dog
Dogs can benefit from the healing and uplifting properties of aromatherapy, exactly as humans do! That’s why pet aromatherapy is such a hot topic these days. Whether you’ve just got a moody dog, or you’re dealing with some serious behavior issues, aromatherapy could be the perfect answer. Here’s how to use aromatherapy with your dog…
Alcohol, Dogs & ‘Drunk Ice’ Don’t Mix
Like most of you, I’ve always refrained from giving my dogs alcohol of any kind — beer or mixed drinks — knowing that alcohol and dogs just don’t mix. But you may not know that even ICE from a mixed drink could seriously harm your dog. Here’s what you need to know…
