Dogs

The summer heat and humidity can wreak havoc on your dogs. Between the oppressive warmth of the sun and the dog's fur coat, it is impossible to enjoy a full day outdoors with your best friend. Have fun at the park or on a stroll through…

Kidney failure is a common diagnosis in aging dogs. There are two avenues kidney failure takes, acute and chronic. Acute kidney failure happens quickly and is often the result of poisoning or external toxins. Chronic kidney failure is a…

Sadly, cancer strikes dogs as commonly as humans. When the devastating illness appears, it's often the symptoms that cause more agony for dog and owner alike. Some drugs offer an improvement against these symptoms, and Tagamet is one of…

Dogs can get skin conditions that can cause their skin to have red bumps. Many of these skin conditions can be itchy, making your dog miserable. Some of these conditions may be caused by parasites, but others may be allergies and hereditary…

Border collies are active dogs that have a naturally ability to herd livestock, and most are bred for that purpose. Border collies are generally a healthy breed, but like many larger dogs, border collies can have hip joint problems,…

Cephalexin, also sold under brand names Keflex and Rilexine, is a broad-spectrum antibiotic of the cephalosporin class. This first-generation, beta-lactam cephalosporin is commonly prescribed to treat many common bacterial infections in…

Stifle injuries are common in dogs, particularly breeds such as Labradors. The stifle is the joint in the hind leg that is most similar to a human knee. The stifle joint is manipulated by a variety of muscles, ligaments, tendons that can be…

Like humans, dogs can fall prey to many disorders and disease. One such disorder is epilepsy, a neurological disorder that has some serious physical repercussions. A seizure can be disruptive, frightening and potentially dangerous. It can…

Dogs truly are mans best friend or at least they are until they start to misbehave. If your dog has behavioral problems you may want to consider using a dog training collar as a corrective measure, but before you do please browse this site…

The number one concern for most dog owners when it comes to using training collars is the safety of such devices. While many use electric stimulation as behavior correction methods, the dog owner has to be careful to use them properly to…