It’s not exactly known how many dogs have arthritis, but the figure could be as high as 20%. With 63 million domestic dogs in the U.S., it is is estimated by veterinarians that up to 20% of dogs over 1 year of age have arthritis. That’s over 12 million dogs. No wonder dog owners get…
Most of us do not pay much attention when our dogs scratches it ears or belly as we think that it is just relieving an itch, just like how we do. If your dog is scratching and licking itself most of the time, it may be suffering from some allergy that can be caused by…
Dogs, we just love them don’t we? Well so do fleas, ear mites, and lice. It’s no laughing matter for your pet either. These three species are spreaders of bacteria and infections, and also can provoke flare ups on the skin. Some of these diseases can be fatal, or difficult and expensive to treat, so…
Urinary incontinence is a common disorder in older female dogs, as many as 20% of neutered bitches develop it at some point in their lives. The reason is usually urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI). It can happen to any breed, though Boxers, Dobermanns and Collie breeds are particularly susceptible. Introduction In this article we review…
Some people embark on purchasing a pet with out really thinking about the consequences. If you are in full time work and want to own a pet such as a dog, have you considered how much it will need to be walked? And who will do this when you are at work. Pet sitting is…
Owners who use FRONTLINE Plus Flea and Tick Treatment control can expect to see results somewhere between 18 to 48 hours after the initial usage of frontline flea control for their dogs. The flea and tick protection of the dog version of frontline flea control will last for approximately four weeks after usage. Both pets…
Cells, organs, blood, elements – all these work together in your dog’s body to create that mysterious thing – life! Although we put great store by the larger organs, life depends on health right down to a cellular level. If there is a problem in the smallest of cells, it can huge effects on the…
Before checking out dog parvovirus symptoms, let us take a look at what Parvo (parvovirus) is, what it can do to your dog, and how it is spread. Origins Parvovirus was first identified in 1978 and within two years it had spread all over the world. Over the years, the parvo virus has mutated into…
Dog arthritis can be caused by injury, congenital defects, or ageing. Surprisingly, injury is a major cause of arthritis in dogs, and therefore affects many younger dogs. Quite minor injuries can result in the condition. A predisposition to conditions such as hip dysplasia can cause early onset of an arthritic condition in dogs. Older dogs…
Patellar luxation is usually a congenital condition in which the kneecap, or patella, dislocates outside of its normal trochlear groove.