Archive : Dog Care Info

How To Handle Your Dog's Emergency Heat Stress: Both obesity and advancing years reduce a dog's tolerance to extremes of heat. The brachycephalic breeds (those with the pushed-in face) are particularly susceptible, due to their normal respiratory difficulties. It is through respiration that the...

Having a veterinarian that you like and trust is necessary for good care of your dog.  Having a regular vet is important to making sure that you can care for your dog as needed.  Part of what will help you with this is also making sure that you have some pet insurance for your dog bills, as animal...

Knowing what is best for your dog as far as first aid goes is an important part of dog health care! There might be times when you do not have access to an emergency health care center or time to take your dog in a car.  This is not a substitute for treatment, however in a pinch, it is helpful to know...

If you plan on keeping your dog for very long, it would be wise to have at least a basic understanding of what a dog’s anatomy is actually like.  This will assist you in understanding how your dog works and also in working with your veterinarian to ensure that your dog receives the best possible care.

“Fireworks – not fun for everyone” Every year the skyline is set alight with rockets, Catherine wheels and Roman candles as celebrations take place to the accompanying sound of fireworks. Bangs, explosions and bright lights are partnered by screams, sirens and the occasional howling...