Neutering is the surgical procedure of removing your dog’s reproductive organs. Specifically, neutering or castration is the removal of a male dog’s testicles, whereas spaying removes a female dog’s ovaries and uterus. If you are thinking about neutering your dog, this guide is for you.

Diabetes in dogs is on the rise in parts of Europe and the USA. Estimates suggest an 80 percent increase over the past 15 years in some countries, with one in several hundred dogs developing the disease. High blood sugar resulting from diabetes can have a detrimental impact on the body’s capability to work normally.

When is a dog old? To an extent, it will depend on their size and breed. In general, the larger they are, the more quickly we are likely to see the effects of aging. For example, we’d consider a Great Dane to be senior by around 5-6 years old.

Rabies is a deadly disease. When caught, a virus causes catastrophic damage to the brain and nerves. Infected animals experience paralysis that will inevitably shut down the respiratory system, almost always leading to death within days.

Heartworm disease is serious and can be fatal. It spreads when mosquitos that carry heartworm larvae infect animals through their bites. The severity of heartworm disease in dogs depends on the number of worms present in their bodies and how long the worms have been there.

Knowledge is power, so being up-to-date on First Aid could help save a pet’s life. Part of
this means having a First Aid kit handy in case of an emergency. Read on to find out how to recognize an emergency, the precautions you should take, and what to keep in your First Aid kit for cats and dogs.

Some estimates put the number of dogs with ear infections at as many as 1 in 5. More prone to ear diseases than humans, dogs can experience significant discomfort from them. So how can you tell if your dog has an ear infection? Read on to find out and learn how to treat these common canine complications.

The chances are you’ll know someone who’s lactose or gluten intolerant. You might even have a food allergy yourself. Dogs are no different. Food allergies can happen at any point during a dog’s life. They commonly begin when dogs are less than a year old.

The winter season can be as rough for pets as it is for humans. As a pet parent, you are responsible for keeping your dog or cat healthy, warm, and overall, safe. And this article helps you stick to that responsibility.

Seizures happen due to faulty electrical activities in the brain. This can lead to dogs losing control of their bodies. There is a huge variation in the duration and appearance of seizures, also known as fits. Poisons, injuries and epilepsy can all lie behind the cause with some dogs only ever suffering one seizure, occasionally without explanation.