Dogs need help with their health in just the same way as humans do. Supplementation is useful to both make-up for any dietary deficiencies and provides additional health benefits. Our four-legged friends aren’t so different. They too have a need ...

UK researchers have shown that in patients with type 1 diabetes who have well-trained medical alert "diabetes" dogs, the animals have greater sensitivity to changes in blood glucose than has been shown in previous studies. Such dogs could, theref...

Wind, ice, sleet, and snow can hurt your dog in winter weather. If you want to keep your dog healthy and happy, it is essential to keep him away from the ice. Slipping on frost can lead to muscle strain and different other injuries. You will need...

After getting a puppy it’s quite normal to quickly come to regard that little guy or gal as one of the family. For many, the term ‘fur baby’ is pretty darn appropriate, and most people have that same level of affinity for their dog throughout its...

Cancer is one of the most destructive diseases to afflict both human beings and members of the animal kingdom. It occurs when cells in the body begin to divide in a very fast and disorganised manner. The body’s immune system is usually compromise...

We all know that owning a pet is a fun and entertaining activity that can enrichen our life. But did you know that caring for a pet can also improve your health?! There any many reasons why owning a pet is linked to health benefits for the owners....

How is it caused in Dogs? Lyme disease in dogs is transmitted in the same way in dogs as it is in human beings. The deer tick is the infector for this type of dog illness through its bite to the dog. This tick or insect is found in tall grasses, m...

Doggy DNA tests have started to fill up the marketplace. For anyone who has a mutt or a breed that gives you a little pause, it can put your curiosity to rest.  It helps us identify ancestry that we had no idea existed. When you know the genetic ...

As a matter of fact, dogs are really vulnerable to worms. It’s possible that they can be afflicted with the worms from their mother, at the period of pregnancy, birth, or during nursing respectively. They are also eligible to contract worms from t...

50% of all dogs over age 10 will die from cancer. Lymphoma is one of those cancers and accounts for 10-20% of all forms of cancer found in dogs.   Lymphoma is ultimately a death sentence, and we don’t even know how to prevent it or what causes it....