What Is Heartworm? Heartworm is the common name of a parasitic worm with the scientific name Dirofilaria immitis. It affects dogs, cats, and many other animals, and on rare occasions humans may contract it. This worm is not rare and is found throughout the world and in all 50 states. Heartworms live in the arteries of the heart where they back up the flow of blood, causing congestive heart failure and death. They also can go into the lungs where they [...]
Ear infections can be painful for dogs and lead to serious consequences if they are not treated. Many dogs – especially dogs with long ears – will have an ear infection at some point during their lives. Fortunately, there are some good home remedies for dog ear infections and these infections can often be cleared up quickly. Causes of Your Dog’s Ear Infections Dogs typically get ear infections for one of a few reasons: Moisture in the ears. Dogs who go [...]
Causes of UTIs in Dogs Urinary tract infections in dogs can be caused by a number of different things: diet, stress, bacteria or possibly something more serious. All of these things can cause a urinary tract infection which causes the bladder to swell causing several symptoms of urinary tract infection in dogs. Diet Diet plays a huge role in your dog’s overall health and their urinary system is no exception. Dry dog food is known for causing issues as it [...]
Is Melatonin Safe for Dogs? It is a common question: Can you give melatonin to dogs? The short answer is yes. Melatonin use in the world of dogs is increasing and veterinarians are just starting to realize what all melatonin for dogs can be used for. There have been significant breakthroughs with melatonin for dogs hair loss as well as Cushing’s and anxiety. Melatonin is already successfully widely used in humans for anxiety, sleep disorders and depression with very few side [...]
Many people choose not to medicate their animal companions any more than they would medicate themselves. Instead of medication, these people choose from the many calming herbs available for dogs. Choose Herbs That Are Good for Dogs When you are considering using herbs for your dog’s ailment, be sure to choose herbs that are good for dogs. There are herbs that not only will not accomplish what you want to do, but that are actually unsafe for your dogs. On [...]
What is a Bland Diet for Dogs? Just like humans, our dogs can suffer an occasional upset stomach or intestinal issue. On the other hand, there are also dogs that suffer from long term chronic intestinal issues. Dogs in both of these groups are often if not always given bland dog food or put on a bland diet. So just what is this bland dog diet? Bland diets are not spicy, raw, or fried and they are easy to digest, [...]
What Is High Fiber Dog Food? High fiber dog food is dog food that contains ingredients such as beat pulp, bran, corn, corn byproducts, pectin, rice hulls, soybean hulls, and peanut hulls, to name a few sources of fiber. Sometimes you will simply see cellulose listed as a dog food ingredient. Some of these sources of fiber are considered better for dogs than others. Fiber is made up of compounds called carbohydrates. They are insoluble carbohydrates, which means that they resist [...]
Natural Remedies for Fleas on Dogs Nobody likes fleas, but they are something that nearly every dog and dog owner has encountered at least once or twice. In some parts of the country, fleas are a never-ending scourge. Fortunately, there are some good home remedies for your dog’s fleas so you and your dog don’t have to put up with them. If you don’t like the idea of using harsh chemicals on your dog, there are some good natural remedies for [...]
