Health information about dogs.
Imagine your dog displays symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and a poor appetite. Your first thought about what may be wrong is probably not this uneasily detected disease, Valley fever. Also known as coccidioidomycosis, Valley fever is a fungal disease…
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The word ‘Littermate’ includes two names in itself. Litter and mate. Let’s break down the meanings of the two words off the bat. Litter is the place the pups are born. Mate refers to them being friends. When puppies are…
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Dog ate ham bone? We often see bones to be a dog’s favorite food. But this isn’t necessarily true. Bones are one of the things that can be dangerous for dogs. While some bones are safe to be eaten, others…
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Some breeds like the French bulldog may have a lifespan as short as five years. Such are the dogs that will come into your life, stay a little while, then leave even before you can celebrate your next anniversary. Most…
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Dogs are arguably the best non-human companions you could ever have. They love unconditionally, learn so much from you, and are fiercely loyal till the end. So it’s only natural to want the best for your furry friend. Dogs, being…
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For those who don’t know, neutering refers to the process of surgically removing the dog’s testicles. This procedure sterilizes the male dog so that it can no longer fertilize female dogs. Though some people don’t agree, neutering is a safe…
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Seeing a dog in pain is one of the most heart-wrenching experiences. It’s even more distressing considering that unlike humans, our canine friends are incapable of describing the nature and severity of their pain. But the good news is that…
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Dog lovers can easily identify a Shih Tzu by its luxurious, silky coat and pug-like face. Native to Tibet, this fluff ball translated to “lion dog” in Chinese. An age-old companion to Tibetan monks and Chinese royalty, this breed was…
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Dogs love to chew on things they shouldn’t. A surprisingly common household item that canines sink their teeth into is the humble pencil. Whenever they find a pencil, some dogs like to crunch it apart, leaving the evidence all over…
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