While it can and is argued by many that, for people, a vegetarian diet is more healthful, and probably more like the diets of people hundreds of years ago, the same cannot be said of dogs. Dogs are omnivores, and opportunistic eaters. Wild dogs may snack on rodents, small birds and reptiles. As a result,…
Dog seizures, much like human seizures, are caused by an irregular burst of electrical brain activity. In general, most dog seizures are related to some form of brain injury, heat stroke, brain tumor, brain abscess, poisoning, or kidney or liver failure. Dog seizures usually affect one of the cerebral hemispheres; however, it can spread out and affect other areas of the…
Doggie breath is a problem that all dog owners, and often their house guests, are intimately familiar with. Though some dogs seem to be predisposed to have breath that smells worse than others, all dogs have horrific breath at some time or another. Remedying doggie bad breath is not always easy, but with some persistence,…
Dogs get sick just like people and some of the most common dog illnesses are similar to those affecting humans. Dogs are susceptible to influenza, allergies, and ear infections just like their human counterparts. Complications from obesity and excess weight plague dogs much the same as their human owners. The “Dog Flu” is one of the…
Many pet owners are encouraged to get their dogs spayed or neutered. This is a good idea not only for the animal and the owner, but also for society at large. Having your dog sterilized is one of the most important parts of pet care, and every responsible dog owner should do it. Millions of…
The most frequent cause of constipation in dogs is lack of appropriate fiber in the diet. Just like humans, dogs can sometimes have difficulty passing stool if their diet is not particularly fiber rich. When given the appropriate amount of fiber, this type of constipation tends to end within a day or two. Another common cause of…
While it is unhealthy for a human to be overweight, the same goes for dogs. You may not think much of your dog being overweight, but having too many extra pounds piled on can lead to medical issues. Before any health problems can develop, there are steps that you can take not only to help…
Dry skin in dogs is an awful situation, especially because the animals can’t verbally convey their discomfort and make themselves feel better. The constant scratching and licking can also drive their owners crazy — it’s even worse when dogs have metal tags, bells or loops on their collars because they jingle whenever the dog scratches. There…
Paralysis in dogs can have a number of causes, including injury, disease, and exposure to toxins. Congenital diseases, injury, and tumors of the central nervous system are common causes of paralysis in dogs. A number of medical conditions, some infectious, some not, can cause paralysis in dogs. Even bites from ticks can lead to canine paralysis in some cases….
Different types of dog emergency care include managing bleeding, replacing fluids lost through vomiting and diarrhea, and treating broken bones. In addition, dog emergency care can be facilitated in the home, a veterinarian’s office, animal hospital, or animal shelter. Clinical employees or volunteers of dog facilities should be trained in dog emergency care and should undergo periodic training to keep…