Dogs

Put simply, a luxating patella is the medical term for when a kneecap “pops out” or moves from its normal position. The condition can range in severity. Some dogs may tolerate it for their entire lives.

Ever walked into any pharmacy or supermarket lately? You’re likely to find products on the shelves promising not only to get rid of dandruff but also to give your hair a bright, full shine. Dogs don’t have the same luxury. When dogs get what looks like dandruff, the causes can also be a little more…

As a pet parent, it’s important to keep track of your furry friend’s health and well-being. Luckily, there are numerous resources that can help with this task. One such resource is Cooper Pet Care’s pet calculators page. The page offers several different pet calculators, as well as a bonus project called Pet Food Checker.

Dogs are devoted and loving friends but occasionally display negative traits that annoy their owners. These actions, which range from biting and barking to digging and jumping, have the potential to be dangerous as well as disruptive.

Bile is a liquid made and released by the liver but stored in the gallbladder. It assists with digestion by breaking down fats into fatty acids. You would not normally expect to see a dog throwing up bile.

The sad truth is that 1 in 3 dogs will get some type of cancer in their lives. However, when caught early, around half of all canine cancers are treatable.

Leptospirosis, often referred to as lepto, is a bacterial disease. It leads to severe illness by damaging organs, particularly the liver and kidneys. Leptospirosis bacteria often get spread by urine, entering the body through the nose, mouth, or a wound.

Fevers in dogs are notoriously difficult to recognize. There’s a wealth of myths and misinformation out there about optimum doggie temperatures. A healthy dog may often have a cold, wet nose but a warm and dry one doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a problem.

Giving your dog a Hollywood smile may be wholly inappropriate but looking after their teeth is one of the biggest gifts you can give them. As with humans, toothache or fractured teeth can be painful for dogs. 

If your dog won’t eat, it’s a stressful situation for you and your pet. For most dogs, eating is an important and enjoyable part of life. A dog that doesn’t eat may be feeling sick or stressed, so it’s important to rule out any medical and environmental issues in order to find the root cause.