Dog Pain Medication: A Guide to Common Drugs
Dog pain medications can be divided into two broad categories: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which alleviate pain by reducing inflammation, and analgesics, which provide pain relief through a variety of mechanisms
Hookworm in Dogs
Hookworm in dogs is a nasty parasite that can coexist with an adult dog for quite sometime, and spread. Recognizing the signs of hookworm infection is the best way to protect your dog, and other dogs too.
Signs of Dehydration in Dogs
A dog will start to show signs of dehydration after 24 hours without water. A dry mouth, dry nose, and excessive panting with thick saliva instead of liquid drool are the mild signs of dehydration in dogs, but a huge warning.
Scent Training for Dogs
Scent work for dogs makes use of olfaction (the sense of smell), a dog’s primary sense for interacting with the world. Scent training for dogs is just building on what they already do by instinct from a young age.
Dramamine for Dogs
Dramamine, a brand name for the drug dimenhydrinate, is an antihistamine that is used off-label in many dogs for vestibular problems, including carsickness and senior dog vestibular disease. With its antihistamine properties, this medication...
Can Dogs Eat Cat Food?
If your dog snatches a little cat food occasionally, his biggest risk is getting a swat on the nose from your irritated cat.
What Fruit Can Dogs Eat?
With the notable exception of grapes and raisins many common fruits are safe for dogs to eat and make a great treat or dietary add in.
Help for Dog Urine Killing Grass
Dog pee killing grass happens because of the high nitrogen content in dog urine. A little nitrogen is great for plants, but a lot . . . not so much.
Can All Dogs Swim?
Some dogs like Chihuahuas are too small to swim, and lack the fur to keep warm. Other breeds like bull dogs are not build to swim well and may sink rear end first.
Is Pineapple Good for Dogs?
You can feed your dog pineapple. To feed pineapple to your dog, cut it just like you do to eat yourself.
Finding Dog Lymph Node Locations
There are over 400 lymph nodes in your dog but only a few are close enough to the skin’s surface to be observed. Though few, these key nodes are important indicators of illness.
Homemade Dog Toothpaste
You can experiment to design a custom toothpaste for your pup using an oil for a base, an abrasive cleaning agent, and a variety of natural flavors that your dog enjoys.
Can Dogs Eat Vegetables?
Can dogs eat vegetables? Yes, dogs can eat vegetables. Dogs can eat celery, and carrots are especially good for dogs. Dogs can eat broccoli, too, but you may want to limit the quantity. Dogs...