Your pet is an important part of your family. You love them as you do your children, so you notice the small things that others may not see. You know immediately when your dog is not quite himself. Believe it or not, your dog may suffer from allergies. Allergies may make your dog’s skin dry, greasy, or slightly dry and oily, and are accompanied by frequent scratching, licking or chewing. As there are significantly more cases of allergic dogs than in the past; many veterinarians believe that an “allergy epidemic” is present. While the reasons for this allergy epidemic are…
Before you choose a new puppy that you can bring home, you’ll need to understand first the basics about puppy health. While certain breeds are cute to look at and may serve as great additions to the household, keep in mind that breed and physical attributes are enough reasons to adopt a new pet. As a responsible pet owner, it pays to discover the best ways of choosing healthy puppy that can be brought home. When faced with a lot of options, consider selecting puppies at 8 to 12 weeks old. Opting for very young puppies may result to unhealthy…
If your dog is scooting around with with bottom on the ground or chewing at the base of his tail, there is a chance that your dog is having a problem with his anal glands. This pair of glands is, in a olfactory kind of way, a dog’s calling card/Facebook timeline since they let other canines in the area know who has stopped by, what they’ve been eating, and when. Located on both sides of a dog’s anus, these glands normally excrete a strong scented liquid when the dog defecates. However, the problem arises when these glands fail to express…
Dogs are prone to insect bites. You’ll often notice them scratching more than usual or you may observe the appearance of red spots, sores, and other marks on their skin. This is why you ought to ensure the protection of your pet from these potentially harmful insects. Fleas There are plenty of anti-flea products in the market for dogs because fleas are most known to latch on to your canine pets and suck on their blood. When your beloved dog becomes flea-infested, you’ll notice him scratching a lot and being twitchy and restless. Do you know that this parasite can…
