Veterinary

Dog Worms

Dog worms are known to be one of the most commonly found problems that make our dogs suffer. While it may seem that dog worms cannot cause much damage and if caught in time they can be completely eliminated, it is not always the case that one is ...

All species can suffer from Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition that appears to be on the rise. Many argue it is due to our lifestyles. And that appears to be true for our dogs too. So what do you need to know about canine diabetes?

Herbal Healing for Cat and Dog Diabetes

Natural herbs have been used over the ages to manage blood-sugar levels in humans, without using insulin. Only recently has cat and dog diabetes become a problem due to lack of exercise combined with improper food habits. Here is my list of four ...

Hip Dysplasia

Canine hip dysplasia is a complicated and serious problem for dogs. It results in minor to severe crippling of the animal due to excessive looseness between the ball and socket joints in the hips. The bone forming the socket apparently fails to d...

Xylitol - Deadly For Dogs!

I was at my friend's house for the Memorial Day holiday. While unpacking the car, her dog Ashleigh, got in and found a pack of sugar free gum that had been left under the front seat. I had no idea it was there, nor had I seen her take it. I do ho...

Dogs With Severe Liver Disease - Coping With Neurological Symptoms

In general, no meat products, no yeast, no liver or any type of organ meats, no shellfish, are recommended as these will cause ammonia build up in your dog's system and ammonia is a toxin that's a central nervous system depressant.Basically, ther...

Has My Dog Has Worms?

Dogs usually aren't too worried about consequences. They love to eat things they shouldn't, roll around in things they shouldn't, and in general, act like a dog. Unfortunately, many of these things can bring on unwanted visitors like worms into y...

What is the difference between juvenile v adult-onset demodicosis

Demodicosis, also called demodectic mange or red mange, is caused by a sensitivity to and overpopulation of Demodex canis as the animal's immune system is unable to keep the mites under control.Demodexcanis is most commonly seen in young dogs. It...

Hip Problems In Dogs

You'll find many hip problems in dogs that will have to have surgery in this instance, FHO surgery, also referred to as dog Femoral Head Ostectomy or Femoral Head Osteotomy. One of the most typical causes is Hip Dysplasia. Hip Dysplasia in dogs i...

Hip Problems In Dogs

You'll find many hip problems in dogs that will have to have surgery in this instance, FHO surgery, also referred to as dog Femoral Head Ostectomy or Femoral Head Osteotomy. One of the most typical causes is Hip Dysplasia. Hip Dysplasia in dog...