Dog Health Articles

Choosing a Veterinarian

It doesn’t matter how healthy or well cared for your dog is, at some point it is going to be necessary for them to receive care from a veterinarian. Like a child, it is necessary for dogs to have regular check-ups and immunizations in order to prevent possible hazards before they become a reality.
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Differing Nutritional Needs Between Younger and Older Dogs

Feeding your dog has never been such a complicated process. As hundreds of pet food products have been released onto the market, each boasting different benefits for your dog, it is becoming increasingly difficult to know which benefits are nothing but hype and which are actually necessary for your pet’s well being. This becomes even more difficult when one considers the difference in feeding older and younger dogs. It seems as though every product on the market is designed for a specific age group. What does your dog really need?
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Getting the Fleas Off of Your Dog and Out of Your House

There is no bigger nuisance in the summertime than an overactive flea population, particularly since that flea population doesn’t particularly care whether it gets its sustenance from your furry companions or from you yourself. Animals and children are going to track in fleas in the summertime; it’s inevitable, the little creatures sit on blades of grass waiting for a prime opportunity to jump onto a new host. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to keep your exposure, and consequently the flea population of your household, to a minimum.
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Rabies

Most of us have heard of the rabies virus, and understand that it is very harmful to our pets and potentially fatal to humans as well, but not many people outside of the medical field ever take the time to truly learn about rabies and its symptoms. Ignorance of this can have potentially fatal side effects, as it can result in the transmission of rabies before a diagnosis is ever made.
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The Nutritional Needs of Your Older Dog

Just as people have different needs as they grow, so too do the dietary requirements of dogs change as they age. It is important to ensure that your elderly canine companion receives the nutrition he or she needs in order to ensure that they enjoy a happy, full life for as long as possible.
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Treating Your Dog’s Arthritis

Arthritis is a problem faced all too often by humans as they age, and the research that has been done into this topic over the years has placed today’s doctors far ahead of their predecessors in treating this uncomfortable condition and allowing their patients to maintain maximum mobility for as long as possible. What many people do not realize, however, is that arthritis is not a problem unique to the human world. Many dogs face this problem as they age as well, and many owners are not prepared to help their pets face the new challenges this condition presents.
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