Every pet parent knows the importance of hygiene. For instance, you want to ensure your dog’s bed is clean not only to avoid disease but also to make your doggy as comfortable as possible. But before you start cleaning, you also want to ensure you are using pet-friendly detergent and cleaning products. Such detergents are…
Limber tail is a condition that can affect dogs, in which the tail becomes limp, weak, or immobile. It is also known as “cold water tail,” “swimming tail,” or “broken tail.” When your dog has limber tail, he will have difficulty wagging it and he will also have some soreness or tenderness all around the…
Lawn rust is a fungal disease that affects the blades of grass (as well as other plants) in your lawn and it appears as orange or yellow-orange spots on the blades of grass (or leaves of bigger plants). It can be caused by several fungi types but the commonest causes are Puccinnia coronate (crown rust),…
If you have wasps on your porch, you need to move with speed and exterminate them. Not only can they sting you and your family but they can also sting your dog and leave them in lots of pain. Thankfully, all you need to deal with the infestation is a good wasp spray. Wasp spray…
A swollen prostate is a condition that can affect dogs of any age, breed, or size. The prostate is a gland located between the urinary bladder and the penis that produces seminal fluid. When the prostate becomes enlarged, it can put pressure on the urethra and cause difficulty urinating. In some cases, an enlarged prostate…
If you spend most of your cherished weekends maintaining a lush yard, it can be frustrating to see your neighbor’s dogs use it as their peeing area. Dog urine can create ugly spots of yellow or brown dead grass. While some people believe that it is just part of co-existing with neighbors who own pets,…
Let’s be honest: sometimes our dogs can get a little stinky. Even if we bathe them regularly, they can still manage to contract that distinct wet dog smell now and again, especially in the summertime when the weather is warm and they tend to sweat a little more. When this happens, flies will get easily…
It can be difficult to deal with maggots in your dog – they can be irritating, itchy, and painful. Whether you’re trying to prevent maggots or treat an infestation, there are many different methods that people use to get rid of these pesky bugs. Some people turn to harsh chemicals like bleach, while others opt…
Vaseline—every household has it, or at least some other petroleum jelly. We use it to moisturize our skin, as a lip balm to help protect against chapped lips, and even to soothe and treat some skin conditions. But there are many other uses for Vaseline at home. For instance, you may have heard that Vaseline…
Maggot infestation, also known as Myiasis, is a rare, yet dangerous, infestation of the skin caused by fly larvae. Often seen in animals, it can occur in humans as well. While it is usually found in tropical and subtropical climates, certain types of myiasis have been known to spread even further. Most commonly, this condition…