Cancer in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms and Advancement in Treatment
It’s a pet parent’s worst nightmare – you find a lump on your dog and immediately think cancer. While about half of dogs over the age of 10 develop cancer, it can be difficult to spot early signs. Early canine cancer signs and symptoms vary and can be the same as many other conditions or illnesses, explains Len Boyko, CEO, the Pet Cancer Foundation. However, the sooner you spot cancer, the better. In many cases with a specific cancer diagnosis there are effective treatments that can help your dog live a long life. Top six...
Top 5 Giant Dog Breeds
There’s a whole lot to love about giant dog breeds, from their commanding presence to their gentle personalities. Their unique appearances and characteristics attract “oohs” and “ahhs” no matter where they go. If you’re looking for a big dog with an even bigger heart and wondering what is the largest dog breed, the following dogs are as gargantuan as they get. Here are the top 5 giant dog breeds: Great Dane Despite originally being bred to hunt boars, the Great Dane is the embodiment of “gentle...
Dog Seizures: Symptoms and What to Do
When a dog is experiencing a seizure, he is not himself, says Dr. Jon Nauss, medical director at Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital Primary Care & Integrative Medicine, and it can be very alarming to see your beloved pet experience something like this. Dog seizure symptoms: generalized and focal What does it look like when a dog is having a seizure? Seizures are typically categorized as generalized or focal. “A generalized seizure is what most people think of when they think of seizures,” says Dr. Nauss, and describes them as...
14 Tips to Help a Leash Reactive Dog
What is a leash-reactive dog? Your usually friendly dog starts barking and lunging when he sees or hears another dog or when a jogger or loud truck passes by. And you wonder what happened. After all, off a leash, he’s calm. Many dogs can ignore these sights and sounds and take them in stride. But a leash-reactive dog responds to certain stimuli at a higher-than-normal level of intensity. His reactivity is a result of the stress that he’s experiencing. Here are tips to help manage your dog’s leash reactive behavior: First,...
How Custom Dog Food Can Help Your Pup’s Health
Who says meal delivery is just for humans? The latest trend in pet nutrition is custom dog food, and it’s a great way to ensure your pet is getting the nutrition he needs to thrive. Not only is it healthy, but it’s also delicious, making mealtime the highlight of your dog’s day. There are a lot of choices for both custom kibble and wet food varieties. Typically, these dog food companies are subscription-based, where the food is shipped directly to your door in proportioned containers. Just like we humans, our pups can now...
How to Massage Gas Out of a Dog
Claire Primo, CVT, ACMT, FFCP Claire Primo, CVT, ACMT, FFP, is a veterinary nurse and certified animal massage therapist residing in Lyons, Colo. She specializes in senior pet care, holistic veterinary nurse care, and empowering guardians with the tools and guidance needed for a healthy and nurturing relationship with their pets through her veterinary nurse practice, Peak Animal Wellness & Massage. Follow her Facebook page here and her Instagram page here. Source:...
Dug Up at Dogster: April 2023 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
Happy April and yay for warmer weather! April 23 is Lost Dog Awareness day. We don’t like to think we can lose track of our furry buddies, but one in three pets ends up missing at some point in their lives — and only 21 % end up making it home. YIKES! Aside from microchipping your dog and properly fitting her for a tagged collar, we have a great article with quicks steps you can take to find your lost dog. Planning to attend any dog events near you? Send us pictures of your pup to be featured on our social media pages. Or email us...
5 Creative Dog Easter Basket Ideas
If you’re looking for a fun way to include your dog in your Easter festivities, why not make him his own basket? Tune in to your inner Easter Bunny and fill the basket with cute, Easter-themed items your dog will love. Your first step, of course, is finding an Easter basket. You can find one at your local craft store or look online. Better still, find an Easter basket that you can re-use for toys or other doggie supplies. The Rectangular Twisted Open Checkered Weave Basket is $22 and the perfect size for all of your dog’s Easter...
Overcrowded Animal Shelters: What You Can Do to Help Rescue Dogs in 2023
This year has begun badly for rescue dogs, particularly large-breed rescues. “Overcrowded animal shelters are turning away owners wanting to surrender their dogs because there is no room,” says Maria Dales, founder and director of California’s German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County. “With nowhere to take their unwanted dogs, owners seek the help of rescue groups; when rescues can’t help, there are no options left. We can’t ‘rescue’ ourselves out of this situation.” The best thing you can...
Do Dogs Watch TV and What Do They See?
Is my dog watching TV? Many of us have seen our dogs stare at the TV, apparently watching it. Some dogs will bark or even jump at the television, clearly reacting to what they are seeing. But what exactly are they seeing and is it good for them – should I leave the TV on for my dog? Ron Levi, founder of DOGTV, answers your questions about dogs watching TV. What do dogs see when they watch TV? Dogs have dichromatic vision, meaning they see shades of blue, yellow and gray only. While they can see images on the TV screen, they cannot...
