Dog Dry Eye
Dog Dry Eye. Tears supply the cornea with oxygen and nutrients; therefore they are essential to keep the cornea healthy. If the cornea is deprived of oxygen and food because of a lack of tear film
Dog Cherry Eye
Dog Cherry Eye is defined as a prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid. The medical term is “glandular hypertrophy.” Dry Eye describes changes that occur in the eye resulting from a lack of tears.
Dog Eye Cataracts – How to Detect & Treat
Dog Eye or Canine Cataracts are the second leading eye disease in dogs. A normal lens, which sits behind the pupil, is transparent and focuses incoming light on to the retina.
How to Recognize & Treat Dog Eye Ulcers
Dog Eye Ulcers. A dog eye ulcer is usually called a corneal ulcer. A corneal ulcer is an abrasion to the top layer of tissue lining the cornea which is the clear part of the eye. Canine Corneal Ulcers are the third most common eye problem in dogs.
Dog Runny Eyes
Dog Runny Eyes. Yours 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.
Dog Treats Recalled Again
Dog Treats Recalled Again. Protein crunch dog bars, sold under the brand Charlee Bear are being recalled due to Salmonella bacterial contamination. These protein dog bars were distributed across the United States
In Honor of US Military Working Dogs
US Military Working Dogs. Most of us are familiar with the heroic efforts our military working dogs provide both in the United States and abroad. Thanks to John Burnham, a decorated Vietnam War Veteran dog handler
Wellness Pet Food Recall & Solutions
Wellness Pet Food Recall & Solutions. Wellness has issued a recall of one of its wellness dog food recipes. The recall applies specifically to the 12 pound bags of Wellness Small Breed Adult Health dry dog food
How to Detect Pet Cancer
Detect Pet Cancer. According to Veterinary Pet Insurance Company over 48,000 claims were received last year, making pet cancer related claims the fourth most common pet medical claim for 2011.
How Pets are Weathering Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy. Super storm Sandy has left chaos, flooding, power outages and devastation after it slammed the North East, Mid Atlantic and Great Lakes regions.
Euthanasia of Deaf Dalmatians
Deaf Dalmatians. According to the Dalmatian Club of America, (DCA), Dalmatian puppies born deaf do not make suitable pets. The Club requires Dalmatian breeders to put deaf puppies to sleep at birth.
Certain Pet Nutritional Supplements Not Beneficial
Pet Nutritional Supplements. Most of us are familiar with the many health benefits of pet nutritional supplements for dogs and cats. On the other hand there are certain pet supplements that are not only less
Doping Dogs is No Laughing Matter
Doping Dogs. Most of us are familiar with marijuana, and its medicinal properties. Benefits touted include helping cancer patients cope with daily life, appetite enhancement and pain relief.
Good Dietary Fats Slow Pet Aging Process
Good Dietary Fats. We have all heard about the benefits of essential omega-3 fatty acids and recent research now indicates that adding good fats to your pet’s diet may slow the aging process
Dog Treat Recalls Surge
Dog Treat Recalls Surge. Sunland Inc.’s recent recall of Salmonella tainted peanut butter has now affected more pet treats made using peanut butter. Yoghund frozen dog yogurt treats in the Organic Banana & Peanut Butter Flavor, made by BD Brands, LLC.
Pets Catching the Flu from People
Pets Catching the Flu from People. As winter approaches, many people are rushing to get their Flu shots… but what about Fido and Fluffy? Recent researches reveals the fact that pets including dogs, cats
Pet Seat Belts Becoming Law
Pet Seat Belts. Seat belts for dogs…might sound like a novelty but it’s becoming a law! Mandatory pet seat belt laws are currently being considered in many states across the country and in New Jersey
Daily Pet Vitamins – Minerals Supplements Promote Healthier Life
Daily Pet Vitamins. Researchers recently reported that pets given an over the counter comprehensive multi vitamin-mineral-antioxidant supplement containing multiple vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and trace elements helped aging dogs
Puggy Pets Risk Dementia
Dementia. America’s pets are experiencing an obesity epidemic affecting nearly 50% of our dogs and cats. Being just 10 % overweight reduces your pet’s healthy lifespan by 1/3 and predisposes him
Antioxidant Vitamins Help to Protect Pet Brain Function
Antioxidant Vitamins. Has your dog experienced a loss of house training, stopped greeting you at the door, gets lost in the house? These are the classic signs of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS)
Pet Chicken Jerky Treats Recalled
Chicken Jerky Treats Recalled. After thousands of dogs have been sickened and hundreds have died due to eating Purina’s and Del Monte’s chicken jerky treats manufactured in China
Pet Treat Recalls Expand
Pet Treat Recalls. The current chicken jerky treat issue has sickened over 2200 dogs and killed 360 canines. Purina’s Waggin Train and Canyon Creek jerky treats have been reported as the top two offending brands
Pet Jerky Treats Keep Killing Dogs
Jerky Treats Keep Killing Dogs. Pet owners have started taking matters into their own hands with respect to tainted chicken jerky treats. Over 2200 pets, primarily dogs have been sickened, 360 canines
Pet Antioxidants: Benefits for Dogs & Cats
Pet Antioxidants: Benefits for Dogs & Cats. Your pet’s body naturally contains many antioxidants that work together, in a variety of ways to help protect and insure your pet’s health.
Dog Diarrhea
Dog Diarrhea consists of the abnormally frequent passage of loose or soft stools, and is one of the most common signs of disease in dogs.
How to Detect & Treat Overweight Dogs
How to Detect & Treat Overweight Dogs. Over half of America’s dogs are clinically obese, which by definition means they are 15 percent or more above their ideal weight.
Senior Dog Health Care and Canine Golden Years
Senior Dog Health Care. Of the 62.4 million dogs in the United States, 18 million are age seven and older; therefore they qualify as ‘Seniors’. This represents almost one-third of our canine population.
Dog Dementia and Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome. A lapse in dog house training behavior can occur later in a dog’s life. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) is the equivalent of Alzheimer’s disease in humans.
Dog Cancer: Diagnostics & Natural Therapies
Dog Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs. Over half of all dogs over ten years old die of cancer and the incidence is increasing at an explosive rate.
How to Treat & Diagnose Dog Skin Infections & Allergies
Skin Infections & Allergies. Bacterial skin infections are the third major cause of itching in dogs. Most of these infections occur when the immune system is compromised by allergies, illness or stress.