You were gifted a doggie by a friend or family member sometime back. After months of hanging out with the dog, you have an unbreakable bond. Now, the owner wants their dog back. Surely, after all those months of being with the dog, he cannot just be ripped from you. You should have some legal …
Heartworms are a type of parasitic worm that can live in the heart and blood vessels of dogs. If left untreated, heartworms can cause serious health problems in dogs, including heart failure and death. Heartworm infection is most commonly seen in areas with warm climates, as the parasite requires a certain temperature to survive. However, …
As a loving pet parent, the last thing you want is for a tick to bite your dog. These nasty bugs can derail the health and comfort of your sweet pup. For one, they carry dangerous diseases such as Lyme disease, babesiosis, tularemia, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis just to mention a few. These …
Due to their active and inquisitive nature, dogs get worm infestations all the time. They eat feces, roll in contaminated mud, and play in flea-infested grass. These introduce the nasty microbes to their systems. Some acquire worms from their mothers during birth. If your dog is showing symptoms, it’s time to take action. Worms can …
The sound of a crying dog is very unsettling to any pet parent. Dogs are very hardy animals. They don’t cry for no reason. Sure, they whine from time to time when they want a treat, attention, or to say sorry. However, when the whining graduates to crying, it means trouble is brewing. If your …
A keen pet parent will always know when their pooch is not alright. You can tell if your dog has a mild tummy upset, injury, or disease just by observing him. When your doggie acts like something is stuck on the throat, you will naturally be alarmed. He cannot just cough and gag for no …
An aging dog displays all kinds of worrying symptoms. One of the major ones is the changes in the skin—specifically the appearance of bumps and lumps. Such canines feature uneven skin here and there. However, when the skull caves in especially above the eye, you should be perturbed. The natural aging process doesn’t cause severe …
Nature is amazing in many ways. It gives each species a defense mechanism to use for protection. Humans use their fists, voices, weapons, and intelligence to survive in dire situations. Different animals have various methods of defense including camouflage, emission on killer liquids, playing dead, among other strategies. For dogs, perhaps the number one protection …
Like other flies, botflies cause havoc in a dog’s life. For one, they trigger a host of symptoms in the pooch including lethargy, itching, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Most importantly, an infestation causes an infection that causes more damage to the dog. Most pups develop an abscess or infection on the skin even after …
No pet parent intentionally puts the health of their pups in danger. Unfortunately, no matter how careful you are, your pet sometimes gets in trouble. Thanks to their love for the outdoors, dogs attract worms a lot. They are always sniffing and eating contaminated soil and biting into dead birds and rodents. Sometimes they consume …