Have you ever wondered how to protect your dog from parasites such as heartworm, whipworm, roundworm and hookworm? Maybe you’ve heard of Trifexis, a popular oral medication to treat intestinal parasites as well as outside pests like fleas and ticks. But is it safe? What are the other options? Are there natural remedies? Deciding whether …
Ticks and fleas aren’t just simple bloodsucking parasites. They may create significant health problems too – as if the fact that they will throw your dog into a frightening scratch-craze wasn’t scary enough to make you dread them. Tapeworms can infest your pooch if it ingests a flea while attempting to lick the itch off. …
You get home to your elderly fur kid. She’s so excited to see you that she has a leaky accident. Poor pup, she’s super embarrassed by it, but she really can’t help it. There must be a way to help her, and also your sanity, right? I mean, you’re constantly scrubbing pee out of carpets, …
It can be very stressful to give medication to your dog. Their anatomy is quite different, and we usually don’t know what to expect. It is no less stressful for your dog, who can’t figure out what’s going on. Sometimes, being mischievous as they are, dogs can eat our meds when we’re not looking; which …
They don’t taste yummy, there’s no irresistible aroma, but dogs will eat any sort of drug that they can find. If your dog just ate a Lisinopril tablet, there’s no need to feel bad about it. Countless other pet owners have had to deal with their dogs eating all sorts of medication. At least, Lisinopril …
Has your dog got a persistent cough of late? Does it sound as if they have something stuck in their throat and that they are on the verge of choking? Well, it could be that your dog has kennel cough and in this article I look at the best ways of treating it. My main …
As your dog ages and becomes more senior, their needs change. After many joyful years with your fur-covered member of the family, you’ve probably done everything in your power to give your dog a healthy and happy life. And one of the big changes is a sudden lack of appetite. In this article, I want …