By: Cristian Stan | 2011-03-14 | Pets Certain dog breeds tend to get more eye injuries than others. Other health problems can also aggravate eye issues and may need treatment before affecting your dog's eyesight. A common eye problem in dogs is conjunctivitis. read more
By: Frank Will | 2010-03-30 | Pets Dogs Lyme disease is the fastest growing infectious canine disease in the United States and it shows no signs of slowing down. It was not even recognized until the mid 1980's. But it has now burst out with such ferocity the veterinary medical community is becoming very concerned with it. read more
By: Kelly Marshall | 2010-03-30 | Pets Whether you are looking forward in your puppy's future or you have an older dog whose health you want to look out for, you will find that it might be helpful to learn more about kidney disease as it occurs in dogs. Especially as they get older, kidney failure can become a real issue. Your dog might need to deal with a chronic condition, where their kidneys will simply have issues functioning, or they might be dealing with a sudden severe toxicity. read more
By: Alex De La Cruz | 2010-04-03 | Pets To some, having a pet that obeys every command you give to it isn't enough - the physical appearance is just as important. They take pride in being the proud owner of a beautiful dog, in which they show off to friends and family. They do everything to keep their pet looking good on the outside, like give it baths, cut its nails, and style its fur. read more
By: Mark Figuroa | 2010-03-27 | Pets One of the leading causes of heart failure in dogs is a condition known as chronic valvular disease. This is followed in prevalence by a condition like dilated cardiomyopathy, heartworm disease, and congenital heart disease. read more
By: Brad Ray | 2011-04-09 | Pets Kidney disease or kidney failure is an ailment that can affect canines across all age groups and if left untreated, these can lead to chronic or acute conditions that can even result in death. Therefore as a pet owner, it is essential that you be aware of the symptoms and the treatments governing kidney diseases in dogs because having the right knowledge can add both quality and quantity to your p read more
By: Alex De La Cruz | 2010-04-02 | Pets How does too much alcohol in a man's body affect his motor movements? It causes him to be incapable of walking a straight line, or in other words "sway" from left to right, which can also be termed as "wobble walking". Seeing a man unable to walk properly is popularly perceived by many people to be either drunk or retarded. There exists such a symptom of "funny walking" in the canine species. read more
By: Jack Price | 2011-01-03 | Article Marketing Hormonal (or endocrine) problems are not the most common cause of skin problems in dogs, but they occur often enough to be of concern. read more
By: Tome hanks | 2010-10-01 | Pets Good nutrition and regular visits to the veterinary doctor ensure that your dog lives a long and healthy life. Just as in humans, as your dog ages some changes which are inevitable will start manifesting themselves. read more
By: Rena Wong | 2010-04-01 | Pets Bladder infection in dogs is commonly caused by bacteria. A simple bacterial infection can be treated with a course of antibiotics. However, recurrent or persistent bladder infection may indicate other underlying problems such as bladder stones, bladder cancer, Cushing's disease (hyperadrenocorticism)... read more
By: Meerat Lee | 2010-04-02 | Pets Do you know that dog gum disease is one of the most common problems? Independent studies have shown that as many as 4 out of 5 dogs over the age of three have gum diseases. If that comes as a surprise you are not alone, as research has shown that 80% of owners don't realize that their dogs have oral health problems. read more
By: Angel Wasserman | 2010-03-30 | Pets Diseases that can be transmitted from dogs to humans are called Zoonotic Diseases. Practically all diseases of pets (bacterial, viral and parasitic) are spread by direct contact with blood, saliva, urine or feces of an infected animal. This article does not address all zoonotic diseases but rather, the most common diseases, which can be passed from dogs to humans. read more
By: Steve Weber | 2010-11-01 | Pets Many older canines have osteoarthritis. Following are some tips for helping them cope with this joint disease. read more
By: Audrey Lynn | 2011-01-05 | Pets Kidney disease in dogs can develop gradually, often with symptoms that are easily overlooked. Springing from a variety of causes, kidney disease can be detected by a simple blood exam that a veterinarian can administer once a month. Symptoms of kidney disease in dogs vary depending on the type of complication present, such as viral infections, poisoning, or even cancer. read more