Vaccinations help your pet build up an immune response to certain types of infectious diseases. The vaccines are commonly inactive forms of a disease that help your dog’s immune system understand and fight the disease. With this immune response ready, if your pet...
“Does my dog need a friend?” Everyone who has a dog has also asked this question at one point or another—usually when looking down at that sad look of betrayal on their dog’s face that comes up every time they have to leave for work or school. You might think that...
It might seem odd that a toy could possibly cause your dog any harm. However, toys are responsible for a large number of emergency visits for dogs every year. Dog toys come in many different forms. From simple balls to extravagant play systems with all the bells and...
Dogs are experts when it comes to begging. That darling head in your lap, the puppy-dog eyes that say, “I feel like I’ve never eaten in my whole life, even though you just fed me twenty minutes ago.” It can be hard to resist giving your dog that little bit of egg,...
Dehydration and overheating can be very dangerous for dogs. Heat stroke can lead to life-threatening medical conditions, such as seizures or an irregular heartbeat. It’s important to watch for signs of overheating in dogs, especially during the summer months. Here’s...
Physical therapy for dogs? Absolutely. Studies have shown that dogs can benefit just as much as humans from low impact, specialized physical therapy. Whether they are recovering from surgery or even trying to avoid surgery, physical therapy might be the ticket to a...
