By: Chip Bertmen | 2010-03-27 | Pets Dogs are very curious creatures, so it is no surprise that they commonly find things around the house that they should not. One of these common things that they often get into it are poisonous baits are placed to control rodents and other animals around your property. read more
By: Mark Andrew Woodcock | 2010-03-29 | Pets Checking for fleas is an important part of your dog health care checks. Once fleas have landed in the home, they can be a nuisance to get rid of and can make your pet's life a misery. read more
By: Bob Hunsicker | 2010-03-26 | Pets Everyone caring enough to adopt a senior dog certainly would like to provide a long, healthy and happy life for their ward. While it may be adequate to ensure your dog visits his vet regularly, it would be very prudent to know how to monitor your dog's health and well-being. After all, the sooner any malady is diagnosed, the better chance for recovery and the less chance of unnecessary suffering. This article provides you with some very basic signs to look for and what they may indicate. Also included are the various screenings and tests your vet will employ to give your dog the very best possible treatment. read more
By: Chris Newton | 2012-02-15 | Pets Looking after your pet is same as taking care of new baby. Care has to be taken to keep your house and backyard as safe as possible and free from any unsafe stuff and products. read more
By: Article Manager | 2011-09-20 | Pets Keeping a dog is not easy as there are numerous dog health issues you must take care of and be aware of. Dogs are living beings like us and fall ill from time to time providing them with proper nutrition ensures a long and healthy life. read more
By: Article Manager | 2011-08-20 | Pets It is very important for pet owners to be informed about dog health issues. They must know enough to protect their pets against common dog ailments. You must see that your dog gets enough exercise and eats healthy and maintains a proper balance of vitamins and minerals. read more
By: Alex De La Cruz | 2010-04-02 | Pets When you own a pet you get a lot of privilege. For example, a dog can give you an unbiased attention while some people don't and some pets can even tell whether a person has some good or bad motives towards you. In addition to that they have extra sensitive skills for smelling, tracking, and hearing. You will never be sorry that you have an obedient and affectionate buddy. However, raising a canine is not always that easy. read more
By: V.K. Rajagopalan | 2010-04-03 | Environmental In case you did not know, when you drink fluoride in water you are drinking something that was once used as rat poison. Before it became popular as a way to fight cavities, fluoride had been used as an insecticide as well. The era that decided fluoride was good for us is the same one that promoted cigarettes as soothing to the throat. Fluoride is a by-product of aluminum, copper and iron manufacturing. read more
By: Kelly Marshall | 2011-06-30 | Pets The parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that attacks the intestines of your dog causing severe vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and even death especially in dogs under 8 months of age and elderly dogs. The best way to treat this virus is to prevent your dog from catching it in the... read more
By: Alex Howell | 2011-07-21 | Pets If your beloved companion has now been diagnosed with cancer, often our first question is, "How long does a dog live if it has cancer?" And the answer is: that depends. The size of the tumor, the advancement of the disease, and circumstances of the cancer are all important factors in estimating survival rates. read more
By: Lena Carlson | 2010-09-28 | Pets Dogs, just like people, are susceptible to a vast array of illnesses and potentially devastating health problems. Unlike people, however, dogs can't tell us how they're feeling or if they're in pain, other than to whimper, howl or bark. So, it's up to you and I, their trusted Alpha leaders, to ensure that we do everything possible to prevent problems from arising in the first place. read more
By: Jared Wright | 2010-10-06 | Pets Dogs can fall victim to internal parasites. Since they spend a lot of time outside of the house exploring things with their mouths, they can catch worms and their health can be affected by this. One of the most common worms that enter dogs is roundworms, which usually infect puppies. Tapeworms can also be a large problem, especially if there is a high flea infestation. read more
By: Hariet Janes | 2011-07-01 | Pets Health-concious pet owners would usually look for the best Dogs Glucosamine and chondroitin as joint supplements. However, there are too many kinds of joint supplements. Vets can tell you the right dosage that your dogs need and the right instructions on how to give a particular joint supplement to your pets. read more
By: Laura Bourhenne | 2010-03-28 | Pets When you have a pet their health is your responsibility. Health doesn't stop at feeding them and giving them water. They need exercise, they need to not eat junk food, which many of the dog foods out there are, and sometimes they need to be deprived of things they think they should have. That is all part of being a great pet parent. There are many forms of animal abuse and cruelty. read more