Get advice and tips on dog health, including nutrition, common illnesses, preventative care, and overall well-being. Learn how to keep your dog happy and healthy with tips on vaccinations, vet visits, diet, exercise, and home remedies.
A healthy dog needs more than food, water, and occasional vet care. Complete dog health includes preventive veterinary care, proper nutrition, daily exercise, parasite protection, dental care, weight management, grooming, rest, and close attention to behavior changes.
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Fresh dog food is becoming an increasingly popular choice for pet parents who want to feed their dogs healthier, more natural meals. Unlike kibble or canned food, fresh dog food is made with whole, human-grade ingredients, often prepared in USDA-certified …
Coughing in dogs can start for a variety of reasons. As upsetting as it can be for the dog’s owner, keep in mind that the cough often sounds worse than it is. Your dog’s coughing might resolve itself without medical …
As dogs get older, they don’t need as much physical activity. Unlike puppies or younger dogs, they don’t have a ton of energy they need to burn off every day.
Senior dogs are usually content to sleep a lot and …
Dogs can have sensitive stomachs just like humans, and recognizing the signs early on helps keep them happy and healthy. Vomiting, diarrhea, gas, and a lack of appetite are common red flags. These symptoms might pop up occasionally, but when …
You might notice your furry friend chomping on your lawn from time to time and wonder, “What’s up with that?” Well, you’re not alone. Many dog owners find themselves perplexed by this common behavior in their pups.
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Before we talk about whether dog health insurance is worth it for dogs, let me introduce you to my $20,000 miniature dachshund, Tazzie (that’s her in the picture… so freaking cute!) I lost my little Tazzie in May of 2016 …
Why do dogs eat poop? People have a hard time understanding why dogs eat poop, whether it’s their own, or from other dogs, cats or other animals. This habit is usually most common in puppies, and certain breeds are prone …
A dog eating rocks can be dangerous. Eating rocks or stones can damage your dog’s teeth, gums and digestive system. Eating just one rock could cause choking or an intestinal blockage. An intestinal blockage could happen without you even knowing …
Knowing what to give dogs with diarrhea is essential to help reduce the duration of it when it happens. Diarrhea in dogs is fairly common and varies in intensity, duration and frequency depending on the dog.
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