How Do Dogs Get Rabies and How to Prevent It?
A bullet-shaped rabies virus (RABV) belongs to the family Rhabdoviridae and the genus Lyssavirus (1). The degree of its pathogenicity (the ability of that...
Dog Scooting: Why is My Dog Dragging Its Butt and How to Stop It
Do you ever find how funny or cute it is to see your dog rubbing butt on the carpet? Some dog owners find themselves...
Why Does My Dog Scoot His Butt On the Floor?
Since you clicked on this article, you must have seen your dog scoot his butt across the floor recently. Maybe he’s even done it multiple times. Either way, it has you wondering “Why does my dog scoot his butt on the floor?”
Expert Interview: The Risks of Canine Obesity and How To Keep Your Dog Fit
Canine obesity is a growing epidemic and it is just as dangerous as obesity in humans. If a human is overweight, they can make...
Frequent Urination in Dogs: What It Means and What You Should Do
You take your dog for frequent walks daily, both for fun and exercise.
As you walk along, your dog stops to smell every mailbox, fire...
Should I Treat My Dog for Cancer?
"Should I treat my dog for cancer?"
This is probably the first question that popped to your mind upon learning that your precious furball got...
What Is Systemic Lupus Erythematous in Dogs?
Just like any other autoimmune disorder, Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE) will attack your dog’s body from the inside out. Immune cells start targeting and...
How Do I Know If My Dog Has Heartworms?
Many dog owners know that it is important to give their dogs monthly heartworm medication.
They do it because their veterinarian recommends it, without even...
Dry Eyes in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Dry eyes in dogs, known as Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), is a highly common canine eye disease. In North America, reported annual rates of this...
Bleeding Gums In Dogs And What To Do About It
Is your dog’s gums bleeding recently? What could be the cause of that? What are the possible treatments?
In this blog, we'll discuss everything you'll...
Can Dogs Catch Covid?
While the pandemic is over and most people have resumed the “new normal”, I still often get asked can dogs catch Covid? The disease is still being spread, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is still offering guidance, which has some pet owners worried about their canine companions.
5 Embarrassing Dog Health Concerns
As a dog parent, you are going to experience more than a few situations that leave you blushing.
Some of these are over no sooner...
