// By Mark Eckenrode   Have you ever thought about what you need to do should your dog – or another dog – ever suffer a serious, life-threatening injury? What if they have a severe allergy to an insect bite or a bee sting? It’s great to know you...

// By Steve Austin Sure, you may be a master of human First Aid. But do you know what to do in a dog health emergency? Approaching Dog Health Emergencies: Two Steps In any dog health emergency, stay calm and think. Approach the dog cautiously. ...

// Now that summer is in full swing, many dogs are experiencing dry skin and excessive itchiness. I know that my dog, "Forbes," certainly has been! Of course, the first thing you'll want to rule out is fleas. But barring fleas, I've found that t...

// Arthritis is one of the most common ailments in older dogs and can make the advanced years of their lives incredibly uncomfortable and even painful if it is left to affect the body as and when it pleases. Just like in humans, arthritis can ha...

// Administering first aid for dogs can be a daunting experience if your dog has a cut or a scrape if it is the first time that you have indeed done it. However, if your dog is convulsing and you know panicking could cost your dog his life, you ...

// By Angela Predhomme Would you like to save money and have a healthier pet? Let me tell you a story. One day, my German Shepherd asleep, as usual, when suddenly, he started convulsing so intensely that I thought he must be dying. It went o...

// The majority of injuries to your pooch that may require first aid for dogs are usually in the form of cuts and scrapes that are easily obtained whilst your dog is playing with another dog or human. We all know how easy it is to cut our finger...

// One of the most hazardous things that could ever happen to a living being is when he or she stops breathing. That may be a statement that seems obvious to everyone that will ever read the article, but it is the one eventuality that owners nev...

// Who can resist Chocolates for Valentine's Day? Your dogs health depends on it! (resisting, that is). We humans get to indulge because most of us know when to stop. But your dog won't quit after just a few. Give her a chance and she'll down th...

// By Dina M. Giolitto  Lots of folks are picky about their vet, and for good reason. You don't want some insensitive clod messing around with your precious pooch, especially if he or she is in a fragile state due to illness or injury. It goes w...