Dogs are very popular family pets and thousands of families have them. These beloved pets are wonderful companions for family members. Although they are animals, many families treat them like family. Family pets or dogs are well cared for by loving family members. Dogs often get top notch treatment by veterinarians to stay healthy. This […]

It’s all too common, a big athletic dog suddenly comes back from the park limping, or even holding up the hind leg completely. You end up at the veterinarian’s office, where you are told your dog has just injured its ACL. ACL stands for Anterior Cruciate Ligament; in proper veterinary terminology this ligament is the […]

Obesity is spreading like an epidemic. Most of the people of the world are suffering from obesity due to the unhealthy and uncontrolled dietary habits. Sometimes obesity can be due to other reasons like stress or side effects of any kind of drugs or medications. Hyperthyroidism is one of the medical condition that can make […]

When it comes to medical conditions in dogs, prevention is always better than cure. Conditions such as stroke can have an adverse affect on the brain and the dog’s overall functionality. A well informed dog owner is able to best care for their dog before, during, and after a medical incident. They may prevent the […]

There is a discussion all around the world concerning whether athletes live longer or shorter than other people. Whenever a famous athlete dies at young age, the debate becomes heated. If we listen to what each side is saying about the issue, we can learn valuable lessons applicable for our canine friends. One side of […]

The Food and Drug Administration is approving weight-loss, anti-obesity drugs, medications that treat cognitive degeneration and even doggy Prozac at increasing rates, approving close to 40 new pet prescription drugs a year. But it’s not simply just prescription drugs for a dog’s wellbeing that are getting utilized at escalating rates; dogs are also receiving treatments […]

One of the activities I look forward to most this summer is camping with my newly adopted dog, Jayda. It’s been an adventure for both of us! When “roughing it” together, you can ensure the pet health and safety of your four-legged friend by keeping these top five tips in mind: Protect pet health by […]

Prior to last weekend, I had no idea there was such thing as a doggy exercise wheel. A hamster running in a wheel, I get. A dog running in a wheel seems silly. Why not just ensure Fido’s dog health by taking him for a walk? Before last weekend I also had no idea there […]

Susan Mikels takes extra care to ensure her 12-year-old Siberian Huskey is in prime dog health. “He’s a big dog, and he’s also my best friend,” Mikels told the Pocono Record of her dog who suffers from severe joint problems and painful arthritis. “Every once in awhile he’ll have a little burst of energy lasting […]

A dog that has warts can pass it on to other dogs, since they are infectious. Viral infections are the cause of warts, which are epidermis tumors. There are two main types of dog warts. The usual type is the one that infects old dogs. In most cases, they will become dangerous only if their […]