Dog Health and Care

Dogs, like people, need medication to help them stay dog healthy, to reduce pain, to fight infection and to remove parasites. While medications have beneficial effects if used properly, all medications, whether over-the-counter or…

The key to treating a bulging disc in a dog is to determine the severity of the problem and maintaining open communication with your primary veterinarian. Your veterinarian plays an important role in deciding which treatment is the best…

Zoonosis is the name for any infectious disease that can be spread from animals to humans. Reverse Zoonosis occurs when the disease spreads from humans to animals. Many modern diseases started out as Zoonotic diseases, but it is impossible…

It is caused by an over abundance of the usually harmless population of microscopic mites that live in the roots of the animal's hair. The disease is thought to be genetic, and sometimes the immune system in affected young puppies is not…

Puppies with parvovirus symptoms require fast treatment and relief. Parvovirus can quickly make a puppy extremely ill, due to dehydration and other complications caused by severe vomiting and diarrhea. If your puppy has parvo, begin…

The next time you see a bee buzzing about your flowers, give him a nod of thanks for the honey he provides. You may enjoy a spoonful of honey in your tea, but consider sharing your raw honey with your dog. Raw honey offers him an array of…

Sarcoptic mange is a skin disease brought about by infection with the Sarcoptes scabei mite. Mites closely related to spiders and are so small that they cannot be seen with the naked eye. Female sarcoptes mites burrow in the skin and leave…

The potential benefits of spaying a dog include the prevention of certain illnesses, the cessation of heat cycles and reduced pet overpopulation in your neighborhood. Since spaying ends heat cycles in dogs, it sometimes introduces positive…

The bladder worm is a type of nematode that rarely infects the bladders of canines. Also known as capillaria plica, the bladder worm can infect dogs directly through consumption of contaminated food or water; or through an intermediate…

Pancreatitis in dogs can be a very serious and life-threatening condition. Prompt treatment is necessary to treat the disease and to avoid further complications. Prognosis for a dog that has developed pancreatitis depends on several…