Veterinary

Dog Seizure Causes - Pet Medical Conditions Known To Cause Seizures

If your dog is suffering from seizures, it can not only be a frightening experience by also a severe medical condition. This article will look into the causes of dog seizure to help you identify the underlying issue. Dog Seizures May Be Caused...

Information on Dog Seizure Symptoms

What is a Seizure? To be able to understand the symptoms of dog seizures, it is important to understand what a seizure is. A seizure is an uncommon electrical discharge in the brain causing irregular brain function. The level of the impact on ...

Seizures in Dogs - Know What to Look for and How to Respond

Seizures in dogs, a very scary situation especially when it happens for the first time; unfortunately many people aren't educated on the actions to take when a seizure occurs. This article goes over what a seizure is, what causes it, and how y...

Lyme Disease - Protection

Protect your Pekingese against Lyme disease Lyme disease is a disease found in dogs, especially Pekingese Dogs. Spirochete bacteria called bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi is acquired by an infected tick's bite. It was in 1975 that the disease go...

Dog Hip Dysplasia

Dog hip dysplasia is a condition that causes the joints in the hip to form abnormally. It can lead to loose joints in the hip, which make moving difficult and painful. The condition can affect any dog, but it is more prevalent in large breeds ...

5 Dog Vaccinations You Didn't Know Existed

Most people are aware of the core dog vaccinations such as Parvovirus, Rabies, Distemper, etc. However, very few know about the additional, non-core vaccinations that are available for dogs. Five of these vaccines include; Giardia, Lyme diseas...

Cost of Puppy Vaccinations and Veterinarian Visits

Most puppies are weaned away from their mother around six weeks old. This is also around the time that their baby teeth come in and they should receive their first set of vaccinations. It is always a good idea to see the vet with any new puppy...

How Pet Owners Can Deal With Seizures in Dogs

Seizures in dogs happen at the most inopportune times. There really is no telling when it can strike your pet. This is why it is important for you to note what the symptoms are so that you can immediately take them to the vet. But you need to ...

What You Need to Know About Canine Epilepsy

Canine epilepsy is a serious matter that dogs can possibly face. Thus, you need to understand why it happens in the first place. There are many reasons actually why dogs get this and among the most general is through genetics. There are also c...

Preventing Paralysis Tick

One of the biggest threats for dog owners, living on the east coast of Australia, is the paralysis tick (lxodes holocyclus). There are about 75 different tick species found in Australia but the greatest concern is the deadly paralysis tick, par...