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Dogs vomit due to a number of reasons – some benign and some not so benign. The process is undertaken to expel from their abdomen, something that is acting as a gastric irritant or simply to throw up any excess food that their system refuses to absorb. The latter is normal and is a way of balancing nutrient absorption within the body.  The flip side of the coin however, is that sometimes vomiting may turn out to be a symptom of a more serious condition: it could be from a head trauma, toxin ingestion, gastrointestinal obstruction, or even the dreaded pancreatic cancer.  What to look out for First, it’s paramount that we understand the… Read More Continue Reading

CPV or canine parvovirus infection is of viral origin and is highly contagious. Manifestation of the virus happens in 2 different forms – intestinal and cardiac. Symptoms of the first form are diarrhea, vomiting, anorexia, or weight loss. The cardiac form is less common, it attacks the heart muscles of young puppies that often leads to death. CPV can be radically reduced by proper vaccination at the puppy stage. Causes of Canine Parvovirus Infection Most CPV cases are caused by genetic alterations of the Type 2B Canine Parvovirus. The virus generally gets transmitted through direct contact with a dog that’s already an infected dog, or through the fecal-oral route indirectly.… Read More Continue Reading

They are the eternal favorites among dog lovers: cuddly, infant-like, tiny, and cute and somewhat like the youngest child in the family. These are the toy breeds that not only resemble stuffed toys but find a place of pride either on your arm or in your lap. These are the toy dogs that would be less than 18” in height and weigh at best 20lbs. And their fragility makes them all the more vulnerable to special care. So here’s how you need to look after them. Health Issues More often than not, toy breeds live longer than larger breeds. However, they are prone to certain conditions like hip dysplasia or… Read More Continue Reading

It’s sad but true (no, this is not a Metallica reference!): every year, scores of pets go missing, either to be found in bedraggled states at local animal shelters or even never at all. They could end up in China being tortured or eaten which is a sad state of their culture. The thing is, dog meat is not even that healthy so why then eat them? Why eat an animal that loves humanity that much? And certainly treating them badly before they are eaten is almost as bad as what Barney Frank or Lois Lerner to America but that is another topic. Moreover, this is despite the fact that… Read More Continue Reading

When you’re going out to buy your first pup, remember the cardinal rule of dog buying: you choose your puppy. He doesn’t choose you. And perhaps you should buy the animal from a private seller since those businesses who keep all those animals in little cages should not be rewarded. Of course, your friendly neighbor who claims he’s kept dogs all his life and is a walking Encyclopedia on choosing, raising, and burying many a dog will tell you that the most curious and active pup in the litter should be the ideal choice, there are many other factors that need to be considered before closing the deal with your… Read More Continue Reading

Dogs being bouncy and energetic creatures love to play and sure enjoy a good game every day. They love to play! Many dog owners will keep throwing a ball to his dog or away from their dog asking him or her to fetch and to bring it back. This may get boring for both and some dogs do not even care to fetch anything since they do not have that retrieving instinct. With small dogs it’s also seen that the game of fetch tires them out easily and they’ll simply flop on the ground and call it a day. Kind of like Optimus Prime did at the end of Transformers… Read More Continue Reading

There are hardly any dogs that haven’t or don’t fall prey to a tick attack at some point of time in their lives. It is no different than us Americans having to deal with high taxes at least one point in our lives or having to endure a ridiculous movie such as Interstellar, Spanglish, or Meet the Parents II and III, for instance. Ticks have close to 2,000 species and also subspecies and thrive in humid environments. Dogs get the cat flea mostly, which biologically is called the Ctenocephalides felis. These are either chocolate brown or black in color and measure between 1 and 3 millimeters length wise. Causes Fleas are… Read More Continue Reading

Many first time dog owners believe that because dogs have thick coats, they are immune to cold climates. However, this just isn’t true. For dogs tend to feel as uncomfortable as humans in the open and also crave the warmth of being inside as much as we do. Thus, you need to take extra care of your pet in the winter. Here’s how. Frostbite and hypothermia Frostbite and hypothermia are common to all dog breeds and may even cause death. Frostbite for instance, sets in when the canine’s body gets extremely cold. Ice crystals may form in its paw, ear and body tissue and permanently damage them. Moreover, the dangerous… Read More Continue Reading