All Entries in the "Dog Health" Category
Help for Dog Bladder Problems
Bladder problems in dogs can be more than just a little troublesome. Some dog bladder problems can be nothing more than an occasional urinary tract infection while other dog bladder problems can indicate cancer, painful stones, or even diabetes. Because dogs can’t tell us where it hurts, how much, and whether or not they think they’ll be Okay, dog bladder problems can be difficult to ascertain and treat and even harder to prevent.
Dog Ear Mites: Herbal Help in Combating Ear Mites on Dogs
Our next door neighbor infected our dogs with ear mites, and suffice it to say, dog ear mites are just as unpleasant for humans as they are for puppies and dogs. Dog ear mites can be really common, and most puppies actually come with ear mites, but when your adult dog household contracts ear mites, I discovered that you need a fast acting herbal remedy to help control them. Otherwise, they simply pass the mites back and forth between each other which is really quite maddening.
What to Feed Your Dog
Now that you have acquired a puppy or older dog, you will need expert advice on what kind of food to use. Always consult your veterinarian about this aspect, and he/she will give you the best advice on the proper food for your breed of dog.
As long as the dog is well and does not have allergies or any other problems, normal food will be the answer. Many vets believe that only dry food should be given, and after the scare about dog food in 2008, many people have switched from wet to dry food.
Coping with Dog Travel Sickness
Dog travel sickness can be seriously difficult to deal with and is definitely a road trip killer no matter which CD you are jamming to. Dog travel sickness isn’t always the same for every dog. Some dogs become physically ill and mess up the seats while others become emotionally agitated and even a danger to the driver as they bounce from seat to seat trying to find comfort.
Why Does My Dog Eat Grass?
My dog crops grass like a cow. He eats it with gusto whenever he encounters it, to the extent that my friends have begun to refer to him, jokingly, as ‘The Ruminant’.
Of course he can’t digest it ( not having the three stomachs a cow does!) so it will reappear one way or the other pretty soon…
The first steps to take when your dog is hurt
While nobody ever wants to see their dog get injured, it is possible that it will happen over the course of their lifetime. If something like that ever happened, the best you can hope for is that it doesn’t wind up being a permanent injury. If you want to prevent an injury like that, then the best thing you can do for your dog is to train them.
