Dog Tips
Kidney Disease In Dogs
What Do Kidneys Do? Just like human kidneys, your dog’s kidneys balance certain substances in the blood and filter out the body’s wastes as urine. They maintain normal concentrations of salt and water in the body. Kidneys also help control blood pressure, aid in calcium metabolism and sustain phosphorous levels. Additionally, they manufacture a hormone that encourages red-blood cell production. When kidney diseases in dogs occur, toxins build up in the blood and your dog may become ill. What Causes Kidney Disease In Dogs? Acute kidney...
read moreBad Breath In Dogs
What Is Bad Breath? We all know bad breath when we smell it. Bad breath is the result of a build up of odor-producing bacteria in your dog’s mouth, lungs or gut. Persistent bad breath may mean that your dog needs better dental care or that something may be wrong in his or her gastrointestinal tract, liver or kidneys. In all cases, halitosis (bad breath) is a red flag that should be investigated. What Causes Bad Breath in Dogs? Most often, bad breath in dogs is caused by dental or gum disease, and some dogs such as small ones, are especially...
read moreFall Tips for Your Dog
Fall Tips for Your Dog Ah, fall—there’s nothing like crisp, cool air, the first months of school and luscious foliage to get you excited for the changing seasons. Your pet, too, is probably welcoming the break from hot, sticky weather. But pet parents, beware—fall is also a time of lurking dangers for our furry friends. From household poisons to cold weather hazards, the season is a minefield! Here are some useful fall tips for your dog. The use of rodenticides increases in the fall as rodents seek shelter from the cooler...
read moreIntroducing A New Dog To Your Current Dog
Introducing A New Dog To Your Current Dog Animals that live in groups, like dogs, establish a social structure within the group called a dominance hierarchy. This dominance hierarchy serves to maintain order, reduce conflict and promote cooperation among pack members. Dogs also establish territories, which they may defend against intruders or rivals. This social and territorial nature affects their behavior when introducing a new dog to your current dog. Introduction Techniques Choose A Neutral Location: Introduce the dogs in a neutral...
read moreEye Discharge In Dogs
Eye Discharge In Dogs Eye discharge in dogs can be a common sign of eye disease. Abnormal discharge may develop suddenly or gradually. Eye discharge may appear to be watery, gray, ropy, yellow-green, thickened, or bloody. In general, the more discharge present, the more serious the disease. It is common for eye discharge in dogs to be associated with other symptoms such as pain, squinting, redness or rubbing at the eye. There are numerous causes of eye discharge including a blocked tear duct, conjunctivitis, eyelid abnormalities,...
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