Dog Health

Treating Dog Allergies

Any dog can develop allergies, making them feel itchy, and scratching all the time. Most dog allergies affect the skin, or their ears. Flea allergies, food allergies, bacterial allergies, inhalant allergies, or any combination of these can cause symptoms in your dog.

Dog Dental Care

Your dog’s dental care is one of the most important things you need to consider for a healthy dog. Proper oral care for dogs should include regular check-ups with the veterinarian. One of the first signs that your dog needs attention to his dental care is bad breath from gingivitis.

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Dog First Aid Kit Ingredients

A Dog First Aid Kit is easy to create, and you should keep one handy. Start with some sort of container to hold all the medicines, drugs and supplies. You could use an old lunch box, a tackle box, or any other shoebox sized plastic container. It should be water-proof, strong enough to withstand a […]

Allergies Your Dog May Suffer

Just like many people, your dog can suffer from allergies too. In fact, almost twenty percent of the dogs in the United States suffer from some form of allergy and the numbers are probably similar in other countries, as well.

Controlling Dog Health Problems - Worms

One major puppy health problem is being infested by worms. The two common worms that cause dog health problems are the tapeworm and the roundworm. In fact, the roundworm is the most common puppy worm problem.

Check Your Dog and Treat for Fleas

The best known health problem of any dog is the common flea. Fleas, along with other parasites like ticks and lice, are always a threat to your dog’s health and can lead to long-term skin problems. The flea is a very common parasite. It’s not only troublesome for dogs but almost any other animal can be plagued by them.

Dogs Get Arthritis Too - Part 2

In this part of our article about dog arthritis, we look at supplements you can use to alleviate dog joint pain. We also describe further actions you can take to make your dog’s life safer and easier for him.

Dogs Get Arthritis Too - Part 1

There can be many causes of canine arthritis including trauma, hip dysplasia, and simply old age. Certain breeds are more susceptible to arthritis, such as Labradors which can begin suffering from arthritis in their elbows as young as six months. Large breeds such as Bernese Mountain Dogs and German Shepherds are more prone to canine arthritis.