Dog Health Guides
Osteoarthritis in Dogs: Health Guide for Pet Owners
Osteoarthritis in dogs is an age-related condition that affects their joints, much like osteoarthritis affects humans. Understand the signs, treatments and prognosis for OA in dogs.
How to Massage Your Dog
How do you massage a dog? Do dogs like massages? What are pressures points that dogs like? Techniques for dog massages and more.
How Hot Is Too Hot For Dogs?
Can dogs overheat? Yes. How hot is too hot? What’s the ideal temperature for walking dogs? What’s the best indoor temperature for dogs?
What Is a Pet Wellness Plan?
What is a pet wellness plan? How does it differ from pet insurance? Should you get a PWP for your pets? Here are things to consider in this guide to pet wellness plans.
What Are the Best Vitamins and Supplements for Dogs?
Because vitamins and supplements play a role in your pets’ well-being, here’s what to look for when shopping for the best dog vitamins and supplements.
Signs, Symptoms and Treatments for Pica in Dogs
Pica in dogs is a condition where dogs consume things that aren’t food. While most dogs chew on various items that aren’t edible, only a small number swallow them — that’s pica. Why is this a problem? Eating and swallowing non-food items could be dangerous and cause serious medical conditions like intestinal blockage, which can
How Does Online Televet Health Work? What to Expect From Online Veterinarian Visits
What is Telemedicine for Dogs? Humans aren’t the only ones who can see a doctor online. Since COVID in 2020, there has been a 70% increase in veterinarian visits over the internet, according to Veterinarians.org. Telehealth is a remote online appointment between a provider and patient where the doctor can ask questions and provide a
How Does Pet Insurance Work? Guide to Health and Wellness Insurance for Dogs
What is Pet Insurance? Insurance for pets works similar to the way health insurance works for humans. Pet insurance policies can help lessen the overall cost of visits to the veterinarian and help with unexpected costs caused by accidents and illnesses. However, like with all insurance, the coverage varies from plan to plan. Typically, most
Signs, Symptoms and Treatments for Constipation in Dogs
Does your dog seem to be struggling when he poops? Most dogs are fairly regular with a couple stools a day, especially if they follow a regular, consistent diet. If you’ve noticed your pet struggling to do its business, your dog is most likely constipated. Like humans, dogs can suffer with constipation for various reasons.
Best Foods for a Dog With Cancer
We hope you never have to ask, “What do you feed a dog that has cancer?” Veterinarian advice on what to feed and what to avoid when dogs have cancer.
Guide to Cancer-Fighting Foods For Dogs
Guide to Cancer-Fighting Foods For Dogs Nobody likes discussing the C-word, not with humans and not with regard to our pets. Without understanding how cancer affects dogs, we can’t prevent, diagnose and treat this devastating disease. To put it into perspective, your dog’s chances of developing cancer is 1 in 4, according to the American
What Should Vegans Feed Their Dogs? Guide to Plant-Based Canine Diets
Research has shown that a vegan diet for humans can lower risks for many diseases, including obesity and diabetes, and address issues like food allergies. What about your dog’s diet? Can vegan dog food benefit our canine companions as well? Before you cut out animal proteins in your pet’s diet, there are a few things
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Guide to High- and Low-Grooming-Needs Dog Breeds
What Dog Breeds Should Be Professionally Groomed? Some dog breeds require regular and professional grooming to properly maintain their coats and nails. While this can be quite a commitment, it shouldn’t scare you away! These fellows still make great pets, but you just have to be aware and prepared to meet their needs, including grooming.
Do Dogs Get Dandruff? Guide to Your Dog’s Dry, Flaky Skin
Do dogs get dandruff? Yes. Like humans, dogs can suffer from itching, dry, flaky skin. As a pet parent, you’re probably asking a few questions like why does my dog have dandruff? What do I do if my dog has dandruff? Or, what does it mean if my dog has dry flaky skin and is
How to Use Dog Nail Clippers (And Remain on Good Terms With Your Dog!)
If you allow your dog’s nails to grow too long, it can hurt their paws when they walk and run. Overgrown nails can happen to dogs who don’t spend a lot of time outside; it also happens to dogs who spend more time on grass than on concrete or hard surfaces. Harder surfaces can naturally