Is Your Dog Panting Excessively?
All dogs pant, especially when it’s hot out, but excessive panting could be a danger sign. Here’s what you need to know. Summer’s here, and your dog is frolicking in the grass. His tongue is lolling and he’s panting up a storm. Most of the time, a panting dog is little cause for concern. After all, every canine pants and there are numerous reasons why, most of which are perfectly normal. Excessive panting, however, can sometimes signal a problem that requires veterinary assistance. As a dog parent, it’s important...
Be Ready for Higher Medical Bills with These Dog Breeds
Being a dog guardian costs money, and some breeds cost more than others. Knowing what breeds are more expensive can help you budget accordingly to keep your new dog healthy and happy. When it comes to vet bills, certain breeds tend to have higher medical costs than others. Forbes Advisor recently put together a list of dog breeds with the highest average medical costs, so if you’re looking at a specific breed, then you can use these numbers to help budget for being a dog guardian. It’s also important to remember that some breeds...
Top 5 ways to properly care for your senior pet
A senior cat or dog needs a different level of care than when they were young. The older your pet gets the more they’ll show signs of aging like arthritis, muscle loss, loss of hearing and eyesight, weight gain or loss, lethargy and more. Luckily, there are five things you can do regularly to help your beloved senior pet age comfortably and with ease. The first step is to stay on top of your senior pets’: 1) Veterinary Care No matter your pet’s age, you should be taking them for regular veterinary check-ups to ensure...
Dog Eye Boogers – what are they and when should I worry?
Throughout the day, your dog’s eyes produce tears in order to keep the cornea and conjunctiva surfaces lubricated and healthy. But, while those tears will then drain down your dog’s tear ducts, other substances that gather on and around the surface of your dog’s eyes such as mucus, dust, oil, and other debris …can’t. Tears will then stockpile around the eyes and eventually form a crust or a bit of gunk. Then, voila! You’ve got yourself a totally normal eye booger. What are the different types of dog eye...
Making Essential Oil Blends for Your Dog
From pest repellents to breath fresheners, these fragrant and effective essential oil blends are created especially for dogs. Anyone who has worked with essential oils, as I have, knows how amazing they are. When high quality products are used properly, essential oils offer profound healing effects to both humans and dogs. This article presents some canine-designed essential oil blends you can make at home for everything from nausea and bad breath to repelling ticks and other pests. A long history The distillation and use of essential oils...
Top 5 signs your dog needs ‘warming’ food
Did you know the ‘temperature’ of your dog’s diet can impact everything from their health to their energy levels and even their emotional well-being? According to Eastern Food Therapy (EFT) our bodies run either warm, cool or neutral and eating specific foods can help correct any imbalances. For dogs that run too cool, a warming diet is the answer. Tip: A healthy dog has neutral energy, which means they will be alert, active and happy. The top 5 signs your dog has too much cool energy are: Frequent Colds and...
Your Guide to Camping with Dogs
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A holistic healthcare plan for senior dogs and cats
Following this 5-point holistic healthcare plan will help your senior dog or cat stay well and live longer. As a holistic veterinarian, I like to divide my patients into three populations based on age. The first stage is puppyhood and kittenhood (until animals are 12 months old), then adulthood (five to ten years depending on breed). Finally comes the senior or geriatric stage, which lasts from around eight to ten years until death (usually 15 to 20 years, depending on breed and species). Dividing the population in this fashion allows me to...
5 Ways Dog Training Facilities Can Make All the Difference
Dog training facilities are dedicated spaces for training dogs. They’re controlled environments with fewer distractions, and they’re staffed with experts who can ensure your dog gets the attention they need to succeed. Dog training can be done anywhere. In a public park, at home, on the streets —even at pet-friendly retailers like PetSmart. So why spend money to train at a special facility? Dogs are easily distracted during training, and they also might not get the attention they need during regular training sessions, which...
A Fashionable Way to Find a Missing Four-Legged Friend
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