Do hypoallergenic dogs really exist?
Pet allergy is fairly common, affecting between 15 and 30 per cent of people with allergies such as asthma. Cats and dogs shed a material called dander from their skin and hair. Dander contains allergens that have been secreted into the animal’s sweat, saliva or urine and it readily becomes
Arthritis in Dogs
‘Arthritis’ simply means inflammation of the joints. Arthritis is when the protective cartilage or synovial fluid in the joints breaks down. There is no cure for arthritis, but you can help to manage it. Some affected areas include the hips, kneecaps, wrists, shoulders, neck and elbows. Some breeds are more susceptible to
Diarrhea in Dogs
Diarrhea in dogs is not uncommon. Most dogs, at least once in their life, will have a bout of diarrhea for one reason or another. Diarrhea is a passage of loose, unformed feces. Normal feces contains no mucous, undigested food or blood. Food takes around 8 hours to pass through
The Facts About Feline Eyesight
From domesticated cats to ferocious cats in the wild, we take a look at how our feline friends see at night and during the day. Cats are predators, meaning they have evolved through thousands of years to be good at hunting down prey. Although you may think Cuddles is just
Pancreatitis in Dogs
The pancreas is a digestive gland that helps to digest food and regulate blood sugar levels. When the pancreas becomes overworked, it may lead to pancreatitis. Pancreatitis in dogs may be acute or severe, and the symptoms of pancreatitis may vary depending on the severity of the infection. The main
Picking A Dog Heartworm Medicine
Most people who live with Dogs now know the importance of heartworm disease prevention. This means that a heartworm medicine needs to be picked, and boy can it get complicated! The problem for many people is simply the wealth of choice that is now available. The more choice, the harder
Protect Your Dog from Canine Leishmaniasis: Virbac Releases CaniLeash Vaccine
The development of a canine leishmaniasis vaccine has been part of a research project spanning 20 years. Vetstream reports that finally an effective vaccine has been found. CaniLeash, developed by Virbac, is a proven, effective vaccination for dogs against leishmaniasis. A 93% success rate over a two year period has
Tapeworms in Dogs
Tapeworms are flat worms that vary from a few inches to a few feet in length. They are segmented worms and each segment contains eggs. The head of the tapeworm will latch onto the wall of the small intestine and feed. It will detach a body segment containing eggs to
The Best Dog Roundworm Medications
It’s never a fun thing realizing that your pampered pooch has contracted roundworms. The average dog owner doesn’t realize that Fido has worms until he is cleaning the feces from the yard. So the job is nasty enough, but to come across canine stool with wiggling spaghetti-like creatures moving around
Fleas on Dogs
Fleas on dogs are not uncommon. It can be a huge pain to deal with if the infestation gets out of control. If you’ve discovered your dog has fleas, you can guarantee they will be found around the house. Female fleas begin laying eggs after only 48 hours of feeding, and
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