Dog Health
Dog health is an important topic for all pet lovers. Dog health is a difficult topic. Because your dog can't talk, it is often difficult to determine if there is a dog health problem. Your dog cannot communicate if it feels unwell. In some cases, you may see physical sign of ailing dog health. In other cases you don't. It pays to take your dog to the vet regularly for checkups. Vets are specially trained to see dog health problems.
Dog Health Articles
This section of our website contains a wealth of articles about dog health. Feel free to browse them. Try to get as much information about dog health as possible, because it your knowledge may help your dog in the future.
Be aware of how your dog is feeling. Changes in activity levels,
temperament, appetite, thirst, and appearance are usually the first
indications of a health problem. more
Allergy is a disease in which the immune system reacts abnormally to every
day substances such as pollens, animal dander, mold spores, mites, certain
foods and chemicals. more
An allergy is a condition characterized by the exuberantly
rejection by the body of something it sees as foreign... more
Dogs can get allergies just as people can. Atopy (also known
as allergic inhalant dermatitis) is a disease that occurs in
humans, dogs and cats. more
When your dog pumps its leg frantically to scratch its ear, or your cat bites its tail furiously until the fur falls out, it's clear that your pet is itching for relief. more
There are many possible explanations for a dog's nose
scratching – from behavioral to medical. more
The term arthritis or osteoarthritis, is used to refer to a disease that affects the cartilage of joints. It is the most common joint disorder diagnosed in dogs. more
There is a wide range of treatment options available for treating arthritis (also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease). more
With the medical and nutritional advances that have occurred in veterinary medicine, our pets are living longer and healthier lives. However, living longer means more pets are now experiencing problems related to the aging process. more
As we enter the bitter days of winter, pet owners should remember that cold weather can be as hard on animals as on people. more
Dogs may develop respiratory problems that mimic human colds. more
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, can be used to treat an animal that has stopped breathing or has no heartbeat. more
Dental disease is a serious condition that threatens the well-being of our pets. First, bacteria-laden plaque takes hold of teeth. Next, the plaque mineralizes into tartar. Eventually this tartar begins to destroy the gumline. more
Periodontal disease is characterized by excessive tartar accumulations, bad breath (halitosis), and inflammation of the gums. Every pet develops some degree of periodontal disease. more
Did you know that dental conditions like periodontal disease are the number one health problem in dogs and cats over 3 years old; affecting about 70% of cats and 80% of dogs? more
In my grooming shop, I come into contact with many, many dogs. Not a
day goes by where I don't see at least one dog with an ear infection. more
Ear problems are relatively common in the dog, especially during the summer months and in breeds with “floppy” earflaps. more
A pet showing signs of abnormal ear discharge, itchiness, pain, redness, swelling or bad odour should be taken to a veterinarian for assessment. more
Eye problems are not uncommon in cats and dogs. To know what is causing an eye (or the eyes) to be abnormal, your veterinarian will take a full history... more
Although this condition occurs in both dogs and cats, it is rare in cats. It is most common in certain dog breeds including Lhasa apso, Bulldog, Cocker spaniel, and some of the terriers. more
Hopefully your pet will never have cause for emergency medical treatment but it is important for all pet owners to be prepared "just in case". more
While excessive hair shedding is a common complaint heard
among pet owners, in most cases, the shedding is usually normal. more
Pets are at a great risk of suffering heat injuries because they cannot tell us what is wrong. more
Everyone knows how important it is to drink water and limit exercise to prevent heat
injury. But did you know that pets are susceptible to heatstroke? more
Heat stroke occurs when a pet's internal body temperature
rises to levels high enough to lead to death. more
Grooming and bathing can result in skin irritation. more
There are different levels of severity of smoke injury. The response of the pet to
smoke is very similar to the responses humans have to this toxic
mix. more
Too much exposure to sunlight can be harmful not only to humans but to animals as well. more
It is not uncommon for a pet owner to be confronted with a
wounded pet at some time. more
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