Health

Passive Smoking

Trying to quit smoking? Are you in need of a little more motivation? What if it was increasing your dog’s risk of cancer or painful corneal ulceration? We don’t often consider the impact that smoking can have on our pets, but understanding the se...

5 Tips To Help Your Dog Sleep Soundly

Does your dog wake up in the middle of the night and nag you to let it out so it can go relieve itself? Or does it remain awake until the wee hours whimpering and moaning and ruining your precious sleep? Whether your pet is an adult dog or a puppy...

The Newbie’s Guide To Keeping Pet Dogs Healthy

As a dog owner, you will obviously be very concerned about keeping your pet healthy and happy. When you are keeping a pet for the first time, proper pet care can be pretty confusing. Some valuable tips from a kennel owner: High-Quality Veterinary...

How To Recognise And Help An Overweight Or Obese Dog

There is a certain misconception that an overweight dog or cat looks adorable. This tendency is always quite unfortunate and a poor pet parenting habit. Being obese poses serious health risks that lead to a shorter pet life than the leaner and tr...

Dogs As Companions For People With Mental Health Concerns

Anyone who has ever owned a pet can tell you their companionship brings a special kind of joy. Cats, hamsters, and birds alike provide friendship, love, and the opportunity to play… All of which makes us happier, healthier human beings. Out of al...

Why Is It Good For Older People To Have A Dog?

When a person has retired or faced some difficulties at this age, in this case, pets for the elderly people may be the best option. Retirement is a time when the life of most old people changes drastically, thus the number of people he/she used to...

5 Tips For Maintaining Your Dog’s Dental Hygiene

For dog-parents, the only thing that matters is their furry friend’s well-being. We try to take every possible step to ensure our dog’s health, but at times we may overlook specific needs. One such mistake is neglecting oral hygiene. We stress on...

The Flu You Have Versus Dog Flu: 5 Things To Know

It’s not just humans suffering from the flu this winter. Dogs can come down with the virus as well, putting a crimp in such canine duties as fetching a tennis ball or greeting you warmly at the door. Symptoms in dogs are similar to those in peopl...

How Dangerous Can Hookworms Become For Dogs

Hookworms are very common intestinal parasites in dogs. Generally, there are three types of hookworms that create problems in dogs, & some may affect human by travelling through the skin. Hookworms are deadly, especially for puppies. As a res...

How To Treat Flea Bites On Dogs

Besides being irritating and itchy, flea bites on dogs can affect their health and their owners who may also suffer from the bites. There are various dog flea treatment methods that range from purchasing products on the market to home remedies. T...