Category: Dogs

In May 2017, Jonathan Theobald, 66, was convicted after he left his three dogs in a hot car, only to find them dead when he returned. The pet owner later became the face of a campaign by The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) to prevent similar deaths and raise awareness about the dangers of leaving pets behind in a hot car. The sad reality is that there are many pet owners like Theobald (who are basically brain dead really – how could you not realize that that would happen just like how can you realize that when you pass a terrible health care law like… Read More Continue Reading

You’ve bounced him on your knee when he was a pup as if he were your own child; watched him grow into a bouncy, ever-loving companion; and assumed the role of a father to his pups if he had any and was there when you had to give them away. All the while scratching his belly and playing with him. He has been a good boy and you did get him neutered and you discussed that with him and consoled him on why that was necessary. Too bad no one that signed onto the ACA law put any thought on how many jobs and families that would destroy like so… Read More Continue Reading

Pancreatitis is a deadly disease for both humans and dogs and if left untreated, is most likely to cause death also. Pancreatitis essentially means inflammation of the pancreas, the body’s insulin secreting organ that regulates blood sugar levels and also breaks down fats. It’s an extremely important organ, small in size though and its malfunctioning can result in some very serious consequences. Symptoms Acute anorexia or sudden loss of appetite is a typical symptom of pancreatitis. If this is accompanied by continuous vomiting, consult your vet immediately. The condition may either be acute or chronic and the dog has recurrent abdominal pain. He may also develop a low grade temperature,… Read More Continue Reading

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