Anytime we leave the house or when we go to bed, we always leave some kind of light on for our dog, albeit a lamp or nightlight so she is not in total darkness. But I have wondered, is it OK for dogs to be in the dark? Are dogs afraid to be in the […]
We all like to give our dogs a good belly rub or pet their heads. Sometimes, you may notice a lump under their skin. Of course, our first instinct may be to panic, but your dog may just have a sebaceous cyst. Sebaceous cysts in dogs can cause lumps under the skin. This post will […]
Does your dog seem to be itching and scratching a lot lately? Have you noticed any white flakes on their skin or coat? You may have even noticed these flakes on your furniture or on your dog’s bed. This could be dandruff. If your dog does have dandruff, a dandruff spray for dogs can help […]
It is always scary when our dogs are sick. Recently, our dog had a bout of diarrhea that worried us enough to go see our veterinarian. It turned out not to be anything serious (thank goodness) but now we have her on a specialty dog food for digestive issues. Dog diarrhea can be scary to […]
Cushing’s disease in dogs is a hormonal disorder that affects many older dogs. It happens when a dog’s body makes too much of a hormone called cortisol. This can lead to several health problems for your pup. This post will look at Cushing’s disease in dogs, what causes it, the types of Cushing’s disease, symptoms […]
We used to joke around that our dog had a “heat condition”, she would always go where she could be cool. This included laying on the cold floor and sleeping on a cooling mat, not to mention how much she loved to be outdoors in the wintertime. If your dog likes the comfort of a […]
One day when I was with my dog, she made a type of wheezing sound. It was only that one time, but it made me wonder, can dogs have asthma? As it turns out, asthma in dogs is a thing. This post will look at canine asthma, what can cause it, signs and symptoms to […]
Dogs can develop many health issues that some of us just never think about. One such issue your pup may experience is bladder stones. Bladder stones can happen for a variety of reasons and there are different types of stones your dog can develop based on what caused them. A special diet for dogs with […]
As our pups get older, you might notice changes in their behavior. They may seem confused, anxious, or forgetful. These signs could mean your dog has canine cognitive dysfunction (CDS), also known as dog dementia. Dog food for canine cognitive dysfunction can provide your dog with a diet rich in antioxidants, Omega-3 fatty acids, and […]
Does your dog seem like they are constantly itching and scratching? Does their skin seem dry, red, or flaky? If your dog has dry, itchy skin, then a dog conditioner for dry skin may help ease their symptoms. This post will look at dog conditioner for dry skin, how to choose the right conditioner for […]