One of the largest, and most important organs is your dog’s liver. It has a number of functions, such as in digestion, detoxification, sugar storage,[...]
Hypothyroid disease only occurs in dogs. The thyroid gland regulates your pet’s metabolism. In this article you will learn about the common signs of thyroid[...]
Dog ticks are one of the most unwanted pet parasites, and they can cause a host of health problems for your dog. In this article[...]
I recently watched a very disturbing documentary called" 'Pedigree Dogs Exposed' In 2008, Jemima Harrison directed Pedigree Dogs Exposed, a BBC documentary which uncovered the extent of[...]
Cushing’s disease in dogs is a very common, yet very misunderstood canine health disorder. In this article I will explain what canine Cushing’s disease is,[...]
Heartworm disease in dogs- it’s a potentially very serious disease, which sounds very ominous. What could be worse than a parasitic disease of the heart?[...]
Your dog’s teeth, and their care are vital in terms of keeping your dog healthy and preventing disease. Periodontal (gum) disease is the number one[...]
February is Pet Dental Health Month for most of North America. There are many things that you can be doing to keep your pet's mouth healthy,[...]
Worms in dogs are very common, with up to 1/3 of all dogs being infected with intestinal parasites; roundworms, tapeworms, coccidia and giardia. In this[...]
You have seen this many times; soft, liquidy poop found in a pile on the rug under the kitchen table. In this article I am[...]
If your dog or cat is scratching their ears, you are probably wondering if they have ear mites. In this article I will explain what[...]
Our dogs have signs and symptoms of pain much in the way that people do, but often this pain is unrecognized, not diagnosed, and hence[...]