Wellness

As responsible owners, there’s a lot we can do to help protect our dogs from suffering a worm infestation. That will reduce the spread of these parasites to both us and other animals our pets mix with.

When dogs get together, there tends to be a lot of sniffing going on. One of the consequences can be kennel cough, named precisely because it tends to crop up when groups of dogs congregate.

Sneezing is usually a natural reflex to get rid of an irritant. Sometimes sneezing can be a sign of an underlying health problem in your dog. So, how do you tell when it’s time to see a vet?

Dogs have 2 anal glands at the point where digested food makes its final exit. Find out what these small oval-shaped sacs on either side of the anus do as we look into some of the problems they can sometimes cause our dogs.

A dog heat cycle can be challenging for both a pet and her owner. Dogs can feel confused and out of sorts. Owners might well wonder what they can do to make the heat cycle more comfortable for a dog in heat. It’s a tricky time.

You love when your dog hops up on your lap and gives you kisses. What you don’t love, though, is when your dog’s breath stinks. This guide explains what causes bad breath in dogs and provides tips to improve your dog’s oral health.

Pain assessment in dogs can be challenging. Dogs instinctively hide their pain as a mechanism to stop potential predators from targeting them when they have an injury. There can be huge variations in the outward display of pain between dogs.

About 80 percent of unspayed female dogs will show signs of a false pregnancy once in their lives. For the majority of them, this may happen many more times.

Adult dogs usually need a toilet break 3 to 5 times a day. That creates plenty of opportunities for them to experience the pain that a bladder infection or other type of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) can cause.

Dog eye infections are often not only painful but can also spread leading to impaired vision and even eye loss if not treated. Find out about conjunctivitis in dogs and other dog eye infections as we lift the lid on the signs to look for.