Health tips and information for dogs. Tips on administering medication and health problem advice.
While you’re eating your tasty afternoon meal, your little buddy is sitting next to you, staring at you, like what you’re putting in your mouth is the only thing important in this universe. At this point, we all tend to want to feed our little buddies. So, what are safe human foods for dogs? Let’s […]
Our dog managed to injure himself when he darted inside the house to bark at something, only to return outside with a limp. We were in the garden at the time and didn’t witness the incident, so we could only speculate that he slipped on the kitchen floor or something similar. Initially, we suspected he […]
I was shocked to read recently that blue-green algae organisms, which are dangerous to dogs and humans have been found in a lake where I regularly walk my dog. Luckily he hasn’t entered the water lately. What are blue-green algae? They are a group of organisms called cyanobacteria and have been named blue-green algae because […]
There are a variety of worms that cause illness in your dogs such as heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and whipworms. What causes worms in dogs? Let’s take a closer look. Hookworms Hookworms are predominately found in dog faeces. If your dog eats these faeces they can develop this condition. Look for the following signs: loose […]
Diarrhoea in dogs is quite common and can be caused by various things, here are some common causes of diarrhoea in your dog. Changing Dog Food Changing dog food is the greatest cause of diarrhoea in dogs. A dog that has been used to eating one brand dog food then suddenly given another type of […]
Humans aren’t the only ones needing a good workout, your dog does too and should be taken out regularly. Treadmills for dogs come in handy when you can’t go out. Here are some reasons why you should get a dog treadmill. Dog Treadmills Are Convenient A dog treadmill is convenient especially when the weather is […]
Slugs and snails can be harmful to dogs if eaten and can be fatal if the dog is not treated in time. Why are they dangerous? Some slugs and snails carry lungworm larvae and a dog can become infected if the larvae are consumed. Larvae can be present in the slime that slugs and snails […]
My dog is allergic to so many things, I’ve tried lots of different foods and have had to cook him food from scratch because there is literally nothing that I can buy on the market that is 100% suitable for him. I wanted to mention a service I thought was really good, but, sadly I […]
Just as humans need to see a doctor when ill, so do dogs need to have a qualified vet to take care of them in case anything goes wrong. How to find the right vet for your dog requires a bit of research and careful consideration. There are several ways in which you can find […]
The first signs your dog has an ear infection is him shaking his head a lot, scratching, whining and pawing at the affected ear. You may notice a smell and discharge coming from one ear which is a sign. Your dog may hold his ear down and you may notice redness or swelling when you […]
These Common Household Items Are Potentially Poisonous for Your Dog Just as you house-proof your home before the new baby begins to walk, you have to consider that a new dog will go after just about anything in the home. Here are some common household items that are poisonous to dogs. Medications: Prescription drugs along […]
Your dog can’t tell you when he is feeling off colour, but when there is a problem you will be able to tell by paying attention to his behaviour. Here are some common dog problems and ways to avoid them. Fleas Dogs can develop flea infestation and the fleas will feed off of the dog’s […]
