Canine Heart Disease. In dogs like man, heart function is vital to life! Today over 3 million dogs already suffer from heart disease; many of whom are already in heart failure. When the heart is unable to pump blood at the rate necessary to meet the needs of your dog’s body, heart failure is the…
Dog Dementia . Does your dog get lost in your house? Does your dog stare at the wall? Did your dog greet you at the door today? Does your canine make mistakes indoors? Dog Dementia also referred to as Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS), affects approximately 12 percent of dogs age ten and older. What’s remarkable…
Runny Eyes in Dogs. Your dog’s eyes should normally be clear, bright, and free of discharge. Red eyes in a dog can signal problems requiring treatment from eye drops to emergency surgery. Conjunctivitis is the most common eye problem in dogs and is defined as an inflammation of the white membranes lining the inside of…
Dog Diets – Can My Dog Eat That? So often I get asked these questions. So I have compiled a little list to go by. Sunflower Seeds- If unsalted and removed from their shells, yes on occasion there is no reason why your dog cannot have a snack! Peanuts: Yes. Again unsalted and removed from their…
Natural Dog Heart Health Remedies geared to support Canine Heart Health & Cardiac Function. Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA/DHA found in Fish oil, Flaxseed oil) Coenzyme Q10 Antioxidant Vitamins: A, C, E B-Vitamin Complex Magnesium Herbs containing Berberine: Coptis Goldenseal Oregon Grape Broad Spectrum Enzymes: pineapple, papaya, alfalfa and bromelain Healthy Organic Diet with plenty of…
Today our lives, as well as the lives of our cherished 4-legged canine companions, are subject to exposure to a variety of toxins, pesticides, and other environmental hazards all of which must be metabolized and cleared by the liver. These toxins act as free radicals and damage your dog’s the liver. Since this is a…
Dog Spaying & Neutering Poses Risky Health Benefits. Results of a 10 year pet lifetime study conducted at the University of Davis in California, documented a decline in overall health, wellness, and longevity in dogs spayed and/or neutered before 12 months of age. This research focused on five specific canine diseases: Hip Dysplasia, knee or…
Here are 5 Tips on Managing and Medicating Your Dog What foods work the best for hiding pills and medicating your dog? Peanut butter, cream cheese, hot dogs, and lunch meat usually do the trick. It’s important to make sure they don’t spit it out. Tip: Hold your hand under their jaw while they are…
Dog Vomiting . Occasionally pets vomit. Vomiting that occurs every now and then in an otherwise healthy dog is generally not a cause for concern. By far the most common cause of vomiting in dogs is dietary indiscretion. Persistent vomiting, in dogs, with or without signs of illness such as appetite loss, depression, lethargy, diarrhea,…
A Chagrin Falls Veterinary Clinic is seeing impressive results with a new trial to cure cancer in canines. Dr. Carol Osborne runs the Chagrin Falls Pet Clinic. It’s the only place in the U.S. offering a free cancer treatment trial out of Australia.
Use common sense if you can’t pronounce it you should be feeding it to your dog. Dogs are 99% identical to humans so they can eat almost an identical diet to our own. Carbs, protein, and vegetables. Look for whole complete nutrition, the commercial raw diets are some of the best diets out now. As…
Help … My Dog has Canine Heart Disease! In dogs like man, heart function is vital to life! Today over 3 million dogs already suffer from heart disease; many of whom are already in heart failure. When the heart is unable to pump blood at the rate necessary to meet the needs of your dog’s…
Just like human doctors, some veterinarians choose to specialize in a specific type of veterinary medicine. Veterinarian specialists specialize in a specific type of animal that they treat, a specific type of medicine or a specific type of surgery. Currently, there are over 20 different specializations recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association, ranging from…