What You Need to Know About Turmeric for Dogs
Is turmeric good for dogs? A study published in Science Direct gave it a thumbs up for use in dogs and suggests that curcumin offers a complementary anti-inflammatory support for OA (osteoarthritis) treatment in dogs.
Can Dogs Eat Salt? Understanding Sodium and Safety
When it comes to salt, our dogs aren’t that much different from us. Just as we need sodium in our diets for maintaining a...
The Why and How of a Dog Swollen Cheek Gland
A swollen salivary gland can cause swelling and possibly discomfort in a variety of locations around your dog’s head and neck. Treatment often requires surgery to remove the damaged gland, but dogs usually do well once they have healed.
Best Allergy Supplement Ingredients for Dogs
Just like humans, dogs can suffer from allergies that cause discomfort, itching, and even chronic health issues if not addressed properly. Dog allergies are...
Does My Dog Have Eye Melanoma?
Even the idea that your dog may have melanoma is upsetting. Symptoms of melanoma in your dog’s eye may begin like any eye problem with signs of pain, like squinting, tearing, or rubbing the face. You may notice redness in your dog’s eye or suspect vision loss.
Can Dogs Have a Chicken Allergy?
Chicken is one of the most widely used proteins in commercial dog foods, treats, and supplements, which makes it both widely consumed and one...
Dog Tremors with Muscle Spasms: What They Mean and How to Help
There is a wide range in how dog tremors appear. Your dog might have just a small twitch in one spot, or the spasms could be widespread and affect a large area of her body.
What Is Dog Acne?
As with human acne, dog acne is an inflammation of the skin of the face. Or, more specifically in the case of your dog, the skin around the lips, chin, and muzzle. Most cases occur in shorthaired dogs such as Great Danes, Weimaraners, and German Shorthaired Pointers.
How Often Do Dogs Poop?
How often do you think about your dog’s poop schedule? You probably fall into one of two categories: You don’t think about it much beyond making sure you’re well-equipped with bags to scoop, or you obsess over the poop’s cadence, color, and consistency.
What Is Kennel Nose in Dogs?
Anyone who has had a dog who was stressed in their crate is sadly familiar with kennel nose in dogs. This condition results from a dog rubbing their nose repeatedly against something, which often includes the crate/kennel.
How to Firm Up Dog Poop
The short answer to the question on how to firm up dog poop quickly is to feed quality protein sources with minimal carbohydrate content, easy access to fresh water, and keeping things on hand like the probiotics.
Can Ascites in Dogs Be Cured?
Pure fluid buildup in your dog’s abdomen is called “ascites.” The symptoms of ascites in dogs include vomiting, diarrhea, distended abdomen, difficulty breathing, pain...