When you can take your dog to the vet to treat her injuries, then that’s great. But there may come times when she gets hurt in the middle of the night. And maybe at such times, you might not have access to emergency services. The roads can be fill...

Nobody likes the thought that their pet may be carrying worms: the thought of living, wriggling, repulsive, slimy parasites inside our pets fills us with horror. Added to this, there's the fear that dog worms can cause illness – in pets, and indee...

Visiting a vet can be stressful for dogs, since they don't want to face any pain when they are prodded or poked during an examination. Full of scary sounds, unknown animals, strange people and funny smells, the prodding and poking that the dog...

Did you just go out and get yourself a new pet? Well, you have done something that gives you a whole lot of responsibility. It isn’t like you can leave it to its own devices. You have to think about feeding your new pet, keeping it healthy and sa...

Most dogs enjoy running and playing outdoors; unfortunately, they are often slowed down by knee problems. A dog's knee is similar to a human's. The most common ligament that gets torn in most dogs is known as cranial cruciate ligament; thus re...

Kennel cough is an illness that dogs can suffer from. It is difficult to watch your friend suffer from it but it is usually not fatal. The symptoms, actually, can be confused with the flu. It can last up to several weeks and will sometimes cle...

Kennel cough is a term that is used to describe viral and bacterial infections causing inflammation of a canine's windpipe and voice box. It is also a form of bronchitis in dogs which is the same as chest cold in humans. Usually, this dog heal...

Luxating patella is essentially a displacement or dislocation of the patella (also known as the knee cap) from its normal position in the groove at the end of the femur (the trochlea). The patella is at the lower end of the quadriceps group of...

It is important to have all of the equipment needed to raise a puppy, but good veterinary care for your growing puppy is essential to good health. Puppies need to be vaccinated every couple of weeks or so just like human babies to ensure that ...

Every year you receive the "Reminder" postcard from your veterinarian, your dog needs his annual booster shots. Dog vaccinations are very important for the long term health of your puppy or dog. Vaccinating every year is not only unnecessary, ...