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…
Trimming a dog’s nails is no easy task. Most doggies don’t enjoy having tools burrow into their sweet little toes much. Even if you’ve trained your pet to tolerate the exercise, you always worry about hurting her in the process. See, dogs have a tiny pink-colored organ right in the middle of their nails. This…
Taking care of a physically or psychologically disabled child is no mean feat. Because he or she is not entirely independent, they need a person near them at all times. For a kid with brain damage, the constant concern over their safety is a huge reality. You worry about them being hyperactive, leaving the house…
Watching your dog when he has bouts of seizures can be a scary experience. Sadly, seizures are very common in dogs and you may also have to deal with the ordeal with your dog. These seizures stem from a disorder in the central nervous system. Epilepsy is a condition where the dog has frequent and…
Essential oils (EOs) are known to have anticonvulsant activity and this is why they are useful in the management of epilepsy. Essential oils have a unique ability to moderate the GABAergic system and they can also adjust the ionic currents. These are the two main reasons why EOs are good at controlling seizures. However, not…
According to the Americans with Disability Act, a service dog is one that has undergone training to carry out tasks on behalf of a disabled person. These canines undergo specialized training and this coupled with other costs can make them quite pricey. A good service dog can cost upwards of $20,000 but it’s worth its…