Articles In The ‘Dog Health’ Category

Treat Your Dog’s Diarrhea

Eating spicy and/or fatty food, medication side effects, illness; these are all common causes of diarrhea in humans. Guess what: your dog may have diarrhea for the same reaons!

The following are canine symptoms and treatment:


Can Dogs Become Suicidal?

According to Dr. Romain Pizzi, a specialist with the UK’s Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, dogs can develop suicidal depression that is either genetic (inherited) or caused by stressful events.

Dr. Pizzi told the UK’s Telegraph suicidal depression is most commonly seen in:


Brush Your Dog’s Teeth!

Just like people, dogs have dental problems. Most can be prevented by training your dog at an early age to calmly accept having her teeth brushed. But how?


Single Dog Syndrome

Did you know that dogs from “single pet” households are more difficult to train and have more behavior problems than dogs who have another canine companion?

Dog trainers Jack and Wendy Volhard identified several behaviors that single dogs seem more prone to exhibit than multi-dog homes:


Heartbreaking Hip Dysplasia

Hip dysplasia is an inherited arthritis-type condition that can involve one or both of your dog’s hips. Certain breeds are pre-disposed to this extremely painful condition. Find out more about this crippling disease.