Heartworms are deadly parasites that can infect any mammal, although they much prefer hanging out in canine hosts. Dogs can be infected with more than 100 worms that can live for five to seven years, while in cats, only a couple of worms that live for two to three years, if they reach adulthood at [...]
One of the most important things you can do for your pet’s quality of life and longevity is to ensure they receive routine veterinary examinations. However, many pets experience significant fear, anxiety, and stress when at the veterinary hospital. If you’ve ever considered putting off your pet’s preventive care when they seem healthy simply to [...]
Raising a puppy can be similar to raising a velociraptor. They’re both full of energy and armed with sharp teeth, and convincing them to pay attention is not easy. But, as in the movie Jurassic World, raptors can be trained using positive reinforcement—and so can puppies. Although your furry pal may seem all teeth and [...]
As a dog owner, you’ve likely seen your pooch doing some weird stuff that you cannot explain. But, these odd behaviors may be totally normal for dogs and have a perfectly good reason. Here are 10 common strange, but normal, behaviors you may see in your dog. #1: Your dog chases their tail Moderate tail [...]
Housetraining and basic commands like “Sit,” “Stay,” and “Come” are essential skills for your dog’s safety and your sanity. If you find yourself constantly trying to correct your dog’s bad habits with no success, consider sending her “back to school.” Whether you choose to enroll your pup in an organized class or prefer to train [...]
What is canine influenza? Canine influenza, or the dog flu, is a highly contagious respiratory infection that is caused by two known strains of an influenza virus. The first, H3N8, appeared in the U.S. in 2004. The H3N2 strain quickly spread from the Chicago outbreak in 2015, and thousands of dogs have tested positive for [...]
Itchy skin, watery eyes, excessive sneezing… No, we aren’t talking about your allergy symptoms. We’re talking about your pet’s allergy symptoms. Yes, our pets can suffer the unpleasant effects of allergies, just like we do. But, unfortunately, they can’t tell us when they’re having an allergic reaction. The key to keeping your pet comfortable is [...]
Dog ownership is a constant source of joy, fulfillment, and love. As your dog ages, care requirements change. And when your dog becomes a senior, they become more susceptible to certain health conditions that require your attention and action. Each health condition we talk about is treatable (especially at its onset), which is why we’re [...]