Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Vomiting is a common occurrence in dogs and can be a major concern for their owners. There are many causes of vomiting and vomiting can range from being an isolated incident of very little concern to your dog’s health to being a major threat to his health and well-being. But how do you determine the difference? Firstly, you need to…
Heatstroke is a serious and potentially life-threatening situation. Dogs left untended in cars are the most likely victims. We all know it is not safe to leave an animal in a closed car when the outside temperature is extremely warm. However, even in temperatures as mild as 70-75°F, the temperature inside of a closed car can increase as much as…
Does your dog need to be vaccinated? Are you pro vaccinations or do you refuse to consider them? In the past, dogs were routinely vaccinated against just about anything we could think of. The reasoning was the off chance of exposure, in which case the vaccine should protect the dog. Today, we recognize that vaccines can sometimes have a downside…
Dogs can become itchy and begin to scratch for many different reasons. However, allergies of various types are among the most common causes. Canine Flea Allergy Dermatitis An allergy to fleas is one of the most common reasons dogs become itchy. When a flea bites a dog, it injects a substance into the dog’s skin which causes the allergic response.…
Canine distemper is a disease that most commonly affects puppies and young dogs. Distemper is caused by a virus that can spread easily through an unimmunized (unprotected) population. Fortunately, adult dogs often develop some degree of immunity with age and are less likely to develop the disease. How Is Canine Distemper Spread? Canine distemper is spread through respiratory secretions that…