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Hydrolyzed Protein Dog Food
The process of hydrolyzation uses enzymes to break proteins in dog food down into smaller, more easily digestible pieces. While hydrolyzed proteins are generally easier to digest, some dogs may experience gastrointestinal upset during the transition period to the new diet.
Chicken-Free Dog Food
The the number of chicken-free dog foods is small relative to the number of dog foods overall as its wide use in dog food manufacturing can lead to cross contamination of dog foods whose recipes are chicken free.
Why Dogs Lick Excessively
Dogs may lick their lips in anticipation of food or a tasty treat. However, the behavior can indicate a variety of health issues when it isn't associated with food, a treat, or a reward.
Pyoderma in Dogs
Itchy, crusty, gooey, and probably caused by bacteria, pyoderma treatment starts with medicated shampoo and meds from your veterinarian.
Yeast Infection on Your Dog’s Paws
If your dog frequently licks his itchy paws, he’s liable to trigger a yeast infection, which can take on a life of its own and cause even more itching and discomfort.
Can Dogs be Allergic to Cats?
Dogs can be allergic to a wide variety of environmental allergens including pollen from trees, weeds, and grasses. This list of allergens includes cat dander.
A Guide to Dog Allergy Medications
There are several manifestations of allergies in dogs, including atopic and flea allergy dermatitis, allergic rhinitis and bronchitis, hives, and insect bite hypersensitivity. Symptoms...
Acral Lick Dermatitis in Dogs
Acral lick dermatitis is an area that becomes bald with raised skin that may ulcerate or bleed as your dog excessively links it.
Why are Doodle Dogs so Popular?
The first popularized Doodle was a Labrador Retriever and Poodle mix, bred in 1989 by Wally Conron as a guide dog prospect. He aimed to create a dog with the temperament of a Lab, but the non-shedding coat of a Standard Poodle for a woman who needed a guide dog, but whose husband had dog allergies. In a 2014 interview with Psychology Today, Conron said that he regrets popularizing Doodle breeding. "I opened a Pandora's box, that's what I did,” he said.
How to Treat a Dog Ear Hematoma at Home
You can treat a small aural (ear) hematoma on your dog at home, if necessary, but you run a real risk of ending up...
How often do you vaccinate for parvo?
AAHA recommends that adult dogs who have received those core puppy shots be revaccinated a year after the last puppy vaccinations, and every three years thereafter. This is a somewhat reduced schedule from decades ago, when most veterinarians would recommend giving all the core vaccines to every adult dog annually.
Why Is My Dog Shedding So Much?
Shedding removes old, damaged, or excess hair in a natural cycle that regulates body temperature and maintains skin and coat condition. The rate and timing of your dog’s hair loss depend on age, breed, and overall health.