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Fatso, Fatty, Pumpkin Pie, and Roly Poly are names that we call friends (well, perhaps behind their back if you want to be rude since these are unkind names), family members, and associates who are slightly or terribly corpulent and out of shape. One hardly, however, calls his pet dog the same even though it may be the fattest canine in the neighborhood. Yes, dogs too, can be overweight, fat, and obese like humans and like the national debt and face the same obesity risks as we do. The problem, however, is that we often fail to diagnose it in time and take necessary steps to tackle it. So here’s… Read More Continue Reading

It’s strange that a canine that loves his high-protein, the meat-centric diet should suddenly start eating grass like a bovine. But yes, dogs do eat grass, especially when they’re sick. It’s probably nature’s way of curing them of their malady by making them throw up toxins after they’ve eaten the grass. Why is it then that dogs eat grass? Nausea It’s commonly believed that dogs chew on grass when suffering from nausea. A research study on 1,500 dogs revealed that nearly 8% of grass eating dogs showed symptoms of some kind of illness before they ate grass. 22% threw up after eating the grass. This could be a way of… Read More Continue Reading

Dogs are sensitive to extreme temperatures and react sharply to scorching summers or bitter winters. Both seasons have their unique characteristics and stipulate that your dog receives the care that it ought to in keeping with the vagaries of the weather. Dog care in the summer The first thing to do is to protect your pet from direct sunlight, particularly if it’s a long haired or heavy coated one. Moreover, never leave the dog in your car during summer even with its windows open. Dogs are highly prone to heat strokes and if the temperature in the car’s interiors shoot to above 70 degree Fahrenheit, the dog could suffer a… Read More Continue Reading

One common complaint of owners of dogs is that the latter turn destructive or disruptive when not under supervision or simply left alone. Certain dogs urinate, bark unnecessarily, defecate, chew, howl, and dig to make attempts at escaping as if they just realized the NBA has purposely hurt small market teams such as the Kings and Trailblazers in the past which the NBA has. These are actually symptoms of separation anxiety in dogs and is particularly noticed in bigger dogs when they are left alone for longer periods of time. Causes Separation anxiety gets triggered when a dog is upset because it realizes that it’s going to be separated from… Read More Continue Reading

Just like human beings, dogs too, are susceptible to allergies, which can have some severe results. These allergies are caused by allergens that disturb the canine’s immune system if they ingested, inhaled or come in contact with its skin. All breeds of dogs are prone to allergies but Setters, Terriers, Pugs, Retrievers, Boston terriers, and Bulldogs are known to be more prone. Typical allergic symptoms Red, itchy, scabbed, or moist skin Acute scratching Itchy, watery eyes, ears, and nose Itchy tail base or back Frequent sneezing, vomiting, and/or diarrhea Snoring due to inflamed throat Swollen paws and constant paw chewing Perpetual licking Scabs, hair loss, or crusts on skin due… Read More Continue Reading

Your soft, sweet smelling little ball of fur, depends on your for just about everything. And, it falls upon you to give her not just love but also nutritious food, a lot of attention, safe toys to play with, gentle yet firm training, a comfortable home, timely socialization, and yes proper veterinary care. This also includes the mandatory vaccinations that will ensure a long and healthy life. While going for repeated checkups with the vet over several months, may be inconvenient, it shields your dog from dangerous and deadly diseases that are preventable. Here are a few of the most important vaccines you must give your dog. Bordetella Bronchiseptica This… Read More Continue Reading

It’s true that like human beings, dogs too, can suffer from arthritis as they age. It’s a common ailment in canines and a somewhat difficult condition to manage. The basic definition of Arthritis is that it is an abnormal change in a bone joint. It may arise from destruction of joint tissue following an infection, congenital defects that affect structural architecture and from trauma and stress to supporting structures and joint surfaces. Occasionally, auto immune disorders are also responsible for inflammation of joint tissue and their subsequent degeneration. Symptoms It’s usually seen that from the age of five or six onwards, a dog affected by arthritis tends to be moving… Read More Continue Reading