Anti-inflammatory for dogs! At some point, you or your pet may have had to have used an anti-inflammatory for pain relief. Well, in veterinary medicine there are all sorts of anti-inflammato… Read More

Have you been staring at supposed-to-be-little Fluffy lately, trying to figure out, well, what breed is my dog exactly? It seems like Fluffy the “Shih Tzu” is more like Fluffy th… Read More

 Anti Yeast Dog Food… What is it? Should I be feeding my dog anti yeast dog food?  There is a popular school of thought doing the rounds at present. This notion implicates c… Read More

Pet-friendly Ice Melt! There is no doubt that you’ve seen these “ice melts” in your local pet store during the winter months. But, have you asked yourself what exactly is a… Read More

Grapes are a very popular fruit in the United States. They’re juicy, sweet, and very easy and convenient to pack. But can your four-legged friend enjoy grapes and raisins just as much… Read More

The dog scratching ear issue… are dog itchy ears a nervous twitch or is there some deeper lying issue? What causes itchy ears and dogs to scratch their ears? Itchy ears can be ca… Read More

Can dogs eat popcorn? The answer to this question is not black and white. While popcorn isn’t toxic to dogs, it isn’t a superfood either. So, although you can give Rover some of… Read More

Salmon oil for dogs is a supplement with fantastic health benefits! For both puppies and older dogs, salmon oil is a miracle healer from the inside out! Read on to find out why and how salmo… Read More

We all want the very best for our beloved four-legged companions. From staying up–to–date on the latest and greatest advancements in holistic healing to ensuring that your pup al… Read More

You want the very best for your dog. From nutritional supplements to new brands of food to the latest and greatest tips for holistic wellness, chances are you’ve tried it all. However… Read More

It’s hard to not go into full throttle panic mode when something is wrong with your fur child. Trust us, we get it. Having your dog diagnosed with any disease can be extremely heart wr… Read More

Flea control and getting a good flea treatment is a vital part of taking care of our dogs. If you don’t, your fur baby can get sick! The insects that bite dogs have disease-causing org… Read More

Arthritis in dogs is, unfortunately, a common condition, just as it is with humans. Although our four-legged friends can’t tell us that they’re suffering, it is usually easy to s… Read More

Are you looking for a new flea and tick treatment for your pet? With so many options out there, it can be a daunting task choosing the best option for getting rid of flea and tick infestatio… Read More

What is Distemper Vaccine? Parainfluenza virus? Canine distemper and feline distemper are different. However, any pets that do get this virus can become seriously unwell. Distemper is an inf… Read More

There are presently well over 100 identified compounds in the cannabis plant, although the two that are the most abundant (and the two that you’ve probably heard of) are CBD and THC. A… Read More

Being a dog owner isn’t always rainbows and butterflies. In fact, sometimes it’s anxiety attacks and thunderstorms…literally. Furthermore, as much as most of us wish more… Read More

It’s likely no one warned you how hard it is to be a dog owner sometimes. When you brought your tiny fur ball home, everything was just peachy (aside from your stained rug and torn up… Read More

You adore your dog. After all, your four-legged friend is a member of your family. We understand, our dogs are very much our family members as well. That’s why when something is wrong… Read More

Perhaps one of the scariest aspects of Hemangiosarcoma in dogs is the degree to which it can develop. Hemangiosarcoma penetrates the dog’s blood vessels and can appear in any of the ti… Read More

The people at Tether Tug are really onto something. They have developed an interactive dog toy that allows your pup to maintain their health, happiness, and overall well-being all while allo… Read More

Look, some of us are always down for a little controversy. However, the amount of backlash that a few pets treats are seeing lately is something that dog owners all around should not ignore… Read More

Even though you recognize the importance of your own bed, it’s entirely possible that you may not have considered the importance of your cat’s bed. We don’t blame you! Howe… Read More

There are said to be two categories of dog owners: those who dress up their four-legged friends and those who do not. It’s a topic that many a dog owner will roll their eyes at, &ldquo&hell…Read More

We know you love your fur baby, so it’s likely that you either own a cat tree or have considered the benefits of purchasing cat furniture. We’re here to tell you that there&rsquo&hell…Read More

Dog Halloween Costumes There are said to be two categories of dog owners: those who dress up their four-legged friends and those who do not. It’s a topic that many a dog owner will rol… Read More

We know you love your fur baby, so it’s likely that you either own a cat tree or have considered the benefits of purchasing cat furniture. We’re here to tell you that there&rsquo&hell…Read More

What is the Tether Tug Dog Toy The people at Tether Tug are really onto something. They have developed an interactive dog toy that allows your pup to maintain their health, happiness, and ov… Read More

What is Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs Hemangiosarcoma (HSA), which is also referred to as angiosarcoma or malignant hemangioendothelioma, is a cancer of the blood vessel walls. Scientifically spea… Read More

Look, some of us are always down for a little controversy. However, the amount of backlash that a few pets treats are seeing lately is something that dog owners all around should not ignore… Read More

Dog Tear Stains: What Are They? If you have a small breed dog or a white dog, I’m sure you’re all too familiar with dog tear stains. These are the brown or reddish-brown stains t… Read More

We know how much cat lovers adore their feline companions and we know that you want the best of the best for them. Ensuring that your fur baby is living their best life possible, you’l… Read More

Choosing the Best Cat Bed The majority of pet owners are fully aware of the importance of a great bed. A full nights sleep is crucial for your health and ensuring that you can function to yo… Read More

Perhaps the most terrifying news that a dog owner can receive is that their beloved four-legged companion has a brain tumor. Without even knowing any additional information, as humans, we kn… Read More

We don’t have to lecture on the importance of a good night’s sleep. Everyone knows that being well rested is paramount for a healthy immune system and a sharp mind. Consider how… Read More

If you’re reading this article, chances are you know the feeling of having your dog lick your face only to watch them eat poop when you take them on your daily neighborhood walk 15 min… Read More

What is Anemia in Dogs | Anemia Definition The medical term anemia refers to a reduced number of healthy red blood cells or the levels of hemoglobin in circulation within the dog’s blo… Read More

Just like us, our furry, four-legged friends are susceptible to the world around us. Sometimes, even more so than humans. Our dogs love to explore even more than us. And while we love to see… Read More

A siren passes your window and suddenly your dog turns into a howling fiend. Some find it funny, some may even find it adorable. However, for the vast majority of dog owners, it makes us wan… Read More

As humans, most of us are familiar with the dangers of pneumonia. The life-threatening disease is so much more than a cough and shortness of breath. Therefore, it is incredibly scary when yo… Read More

Dog owners know first hand how awful it feels to know that your beloved furry companion is in pain but not know how to fix it. In realizing your dog has a fever, the first thing you may want… Read More

At one time or another, most people have heard of lymphoma. A form of cancer that affects both people and dogs, a lymphoma diagnosis can be incredibly upsetting for a dog owner to receive. I… Read More

Is Pumpkin Good for Dogs? We’re always looking for ways to keep our pets happy and healthy and here’s a new way: pumpkin for dogs! This sweet treat has a ton of health benefits f… Read More

What is IBD Inflammatory bowel disease in dogs is actually not one disease. The term applies to the collective group of gastrointestinal diseases that cause the inflammation of cells in the… Read More

Have you ever noticed your beloved fur baby not quite acting like themselves? Maybe their energy has fallen or they seem to be moping around the house. You may have wondered if it was possib… Read More

What is Influenza Influenza, often referred to as the flu, is a profoundly contagious, viral infection that affects the respiratory passages, specifically the lungs, nose, and throat. Influe… Read More

What is Rawhide? First of all, “rawhide bones” should be renamed. They are not raw, not by a long shot, and they are not bones. So what is rawhide for dogs anyway? If you google… Read More

What is Colitis Colitis refers to a condition of inflammation of the large intestine or colon. You may also hear colitis cited as large bowel diarrhea. The two terms are synonymous. Colitis… Read More

Before we begin, let’s cover a couple of terms and concepts that you’ll need to know in order to better understand the following article on mast cell tumors in dogs. What Are Mas… Read More

The time has come to talk about poop. Whether you like it or not, as a pet owner, dog poop is incredibly important. Since your four-legged companion isn’t able to speak, their poop is… Read More

Have you ever left a friend’s house and your once black pants are now looking like you rolled around in a pile of dog hair? It may be hard to believe that so much hair came from such a… Read More

Most people aren’t brave enough to adopt two six-week-old puppies. However, when you’re standing at the adoption agency, holding those two balls of adorable fluff, the thought ma… Read More

  Is Your Dog in Pain? Dogs are notorious for hiding any and all pain. For this reason, by the time dogs begin to show signs of discomfort, the condition can be relatively progressed. F… Read More

Much like their owners, pups can also develop a dog hernia. While hernias are completely treatable, they can also be life-threatening if they go untreated. Due to the fact that hernias are i… Read More

What is Tracheal Collapse in Dogs? Tracheal collapse in dogs is a chronic, progressive condition that involves the trachea. The disease is a common cause of airway obstruction which leads to… Read More

What is a Lipoma in Dogs? A lipoma is a benign, fatty tissue mass that typically develops as a lump or bump under the skin. Dog Lipomas are the most common form of non-cancerous soft tissue… Read More

What is Tea Tree Oil for Dogs? Tea tree oil is a liquid derived from the leaves of a tree native to Australia called Melaleuca alternifolia. The small tree has since been cultivated in Ameri… Read More

The older and wiser we become, the more sunscreen becomes apart of our day to day lives. Maybe it’s the recent (ish) science backing it or maybe it’s the fear of wrinkles, but at… Read More

What is Lupus Disease By definition, lupus in dogs is an autoimmune disease in which the dog’s immune system sees its own body’s cells, tissues, and organs as dangerous threats a… Read More

Learning that your dog has kidney disease can be a stressful time in any pet owner’s life. Whenever there is something wrong with a major organ, there is definitely a cause for alarm… Read More

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? Why do dogs eat grass? Clearly, you aren’t raising a baby farm animal, so it might concern you as to why your dog is grazing on grass in your backyard. You alway… Read More

Dog constipation is one of the most common digestion related health issues in dogs. Pooping is important. It’s just as much a sign of life as breathing. When our dogs are having troubl… Read More

You may be familiar with the benefits of CBD oil for humans. The latest studies on the herb are impossible to ignore. CBD’s healing and supportive properties have been drawing the atte… Read More

Maybe you just took a long walk with your four-legged friend or perhaps you just got home from a business trip. Seemingly from out of nowhere, Fido has a sneezing episode. The dog sneezing p… Read More

Ever wonder what a stroke in dogs looks like?  Or if dogs even get strokes? A stroke is a cerebrovascular event that occurs as a result of comprised blood supply to certain parts of the… Read More

If you’ve suffered from jet lag related insomnia, you’ve inevitably heard of Melatonin as a cure for a broken sleep pattern. But Melatonin for dogs? Dogs don’t get jet lag… Read More

You’re on your afternoon walk with your fur baby when you notice that something is off with their “business” … diarrhea. You know that in humans, diarrhea can result… Read More

It’s pretty common to see a dog scratching their ears. Most pet owners don’t pay much mind to this behavior. This is seen as normal canine behavior. In most cases, this behavior… Read More

What is Leptospirosis in Dogs? Leptospirosis, or in short-form Lepto, is an infectious disease of bacterial spirochetes. The disease is contracted when foreign bodies known as Leptospira int… Read More

Dogs are incredibly resilient. They can also live pretty rough, dirty lives, and love every minute of it. A little scrape here or there typically is nothing to worry about, but often has pet… Read More

As a doting pet owner, you know the potential dangers of flea and tick medication. You’ve done your research and agree that the chemicals that exist in the preventatives on the market… Read More

Oh, the joys or struggles of keeping your precious pup clean. For most, it really is one way or the other. The experience can either be a fairly easy one if you happen to have a water-obsess… Read More

The majority of pet owners are familiar with the smacking sound of their dog licking a particular patch of skin. In fact, it may have made you wince just now at the very memory of it. You pr… Read More

Neem oil is one of the hot, new topics circulating in the world of holistic medicine. Pet owners are raving about the benefits for their dogs, as well as for themselves. However, before list… Read More

If you think your dog may have heartworms or if your dog has just been diagnosed and you’re looking for guidance, you came to the right place! Heartworms in dogs, while scary, is treat… Read More

What is Goat Milk Goat milk is exactly what you would think: milk from a goat. While goat milk has been a staple for people all over the world for the past century, it is now gaining popular… Read More

Hearing about heart arrhythmia in dogs for the first time can terrify just about any pet parent. Who wouldn’t be extremely worried when they learn that there is something wrong with th… Read More

A Complete First-Year Guide for Puppy Vaccines Congratulations! If you’re reading this chances are you’re about to embark on the wild, fulfilling ride of being a new puppy parent… Read More

What is Degenerative Myelopathy? Degenerative Myelopathy is a general medical term that describes a slowly progressive disease of the spinal cord or bone marrow. Degenerative Myelopathy is a… Read More

That a dog’s sense of smell vastly exceeds that of a human being’s is general knowledge. But not everyone knows much about what the limitations of a dog’s nose are. Dogs ca… Read More

We’ve all heard of rabies and the rabies vaccine. Most of us correlate it with the 1957 American drama, Old Yeller. You remember the tragedy that we all endured when watching the rabid… Read More

You may have had the unfortunate experience of witnessing, or even caring for, a loved one or family member with dementia. Watching a loved one slowly deteriorate, and forget who they are&md&hell…Read More

What is Gastritis in Dogs Gastritis is derived from the Greek word “gastro” which means “of the stomach” and “-itis” meaning inflammation. The term gastri… Read More

What is Esophagitis in Dogs Esophagitis in dogs is inflammation of the lining of your dog’s esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube lined with a mucous membrane that delivers food… Read More

Imagine sitting at your veterinarian’s office as the doctor listens to your dog’s heart. Your doctor takes off their stethoscope and starts explaining the definition of a heart m… Read More

What is a Luxating Patella or Dislocated Knee Patella is another word for the knee cap. The term luxating means ‘out of place.’ Therefore, a luxating patella in dogs occurs when… Read More

Reiki for dogs? You bet! Keep reading… What is Reiki Healing Developed by Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usui in 1922, Reiki healing is a form of hands-on, alternative treatment. Reiki is a… Read More

It’s no mystery why your furry companion is called “(wo)man’s best friend.” We love our dogs and cats, and they are apart of our families. So it’s no wonder why… Read More

Yeast. Great for baking bread and making beer. Not so great when it is growing all over your dog and causing them a world of grief. Yeast infection in dogs is one of the less palatable healt… Read More

Pet owners know first hand just how many diseases and ailments can affect their beloved furry companions. It can be a bit terrifying when your dog isn’t acting like themselves. You can… Read More

If your beloved furry companion sounds like they are trying to cough something up or making that unfavorable hacking sound, they may have canine infectious tracheobronchitis, a scary looking… Read More

Namaste, centering the Qi, cupping. It is 2018 and you probably hear these terms casually thrown around. From yoga memberships to tai chi retreats, thousands of years later, we are continuin… Read More

What is Tripe Tripe refers to the edible entrails and internal organs from the stomach of a ruminant animal. Ruminant animals are classified as four-footed, hooved mammals that chew the cud… Read More

People don’t often think about dogs and cats being bitten by mosquitoes. Ticks and fleas, yes, but not mosquitoes. Dogs and cats do, however, often get bit by these bloodsucking bugs… Read More

No one likes when their best friend is feeling under the weather. Since your pup isn’t able to tell you exactly what is wrong, it is even more upsetting and often scary. If you’r… Read More

Approximately two-thirds of Americans are pet owners and spend billions of dollars every year on prescription pet food. If you are a pet owner reading this, then you might be one of them. Pe… Read More

You love your dog. That’s why their well-being and happiness come before everything. So when your pup starts acting a bit off, it only makes sense to dive into the world wide web of en… Read More

What is Liver Disease in Dogs? Liver disease in dogs is a relatively common condition in pups that pet owners should take very seriously. It can lead to health issues such as seizures, coma… Read More

The time has come to have a real conversation about the environment we live in and the many ways it affects our beloved four-legged friends. Heads up- it’s pretty unsettling, apologies… Read More

Dealing with a sick dog or cat is always a scary situation for pet owners. It’s heartbreaking to watch a beloved four-legged friend suffer. Additionally, dogs and cats obviously cannot… Read More