Dogs are certainly known for their mischievous ways! A common thing that dogs can ingest is a tampon. If this has happened to your furry friend, it can certainly be worrying. In this blog post, we will discuss what to do if you happen to be in this situation.
Read moreAs a responsible pet owner, it is important to keep yourself informed about common health issues that can affect your furry friend. In this post, we have compiled a comprehensive list of informative blog posts from Cooper Pet Care, covering a wide range of topics related to dog health.
Read moreDogs are curious animals and can often get into things they shouldn’t. A particularly unwanted item that a dog could ingest is a condom. If your dog has eaten a condom, it can be alarming and stressful. In this blog post, we will discuss what to do if your dog eats a condom – and when to worry.
Read morePut 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.
Read moreEver 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…
Read moreAs 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.
Read moreBile 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreLeptospirosis, 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.
Read moreFevers 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.
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