Have you noticed that your dog is wheezing, short of breath, or has a difficult time breathing? Just like with humans, dogs can have an acute allergic reaction to something in their environment causing the upper airways to constrict. It is important to tell the signs and symptoms. The most common and important symptom to […]
A dog’s fur can easily become a mess and a hassle for dog owners. If your pet has longer hair, matting might be even a bigger problem. While regular grooming helps tame the fur, be proactive in your dog’s grooming at home as well. Just like humans, they need regular upkeep. Brush your dog’s hair […]
Before you decide to foster a dog, it is important to understand what that means. Fostering dogs (or cats) allow you to take in an abandoned animal or one from an overcrowded shelter for a period. Often during natural disasters, fostering needs increase. What are reasons animals need to be fostered? Sometimes rescue groups do […]
April showers bring May flowers. That’s how the saying goes. In Gainesville, on the first of April it rained the entire day. So how can you make sure that your dog gets the necessary exercise on rainy days? Follow a few of these tips to give your pet a great indoor experience. If you have […]
Some breeds of dogs that have white fur end up with unattractive brownish-red stains underneath the eye area. This could be an indicator of a potential health problems, so if it seems to happen out of the blue, definitely contact a vet. After making sure your pet is healthy, check out a few of these […]
It is that time of the year. Spring allergies affect many people and cause runny noses and itchy throats. However, dogs can get allergies too. The environmental allergies that dogs experience is atopy (a tendency to develop allergic diseases). In fact, this impacts about 10 percent of the dog population. While dogs can have year-long […]
At just seven years old, a dog is officially considered a senior. Smaller dogs tend to live longer and mature slower than larger dogs, so your pet’s breed might impact this. While you might immediately think of adopting a young animal, consider a few reasons to adopt an older dog. Older pets need homes just […]
Does your dog shed excessively? Almost every dog sheds to some extent, but certain breeds are more prone to it than others. For example, German Shepherds shed year-round, while other dogs tend to shed seasonally. You can’t control every factor that contributes to a shedding dog, but you can definitely reduce the amount with a […]
You may have noticed that your dog chews or licks his or her paws. While this behavior is normal and common, it can also be the sign of a more serious problem. With excessive licking, your dog’s paw could end up with discoloration, swelling and odor. Is this issue a behavioral or medical problem? If […]
The causes of vomiting in dogs can be very diverse and mean different things about your dog’s health. Diet changes can be a factor, but it can also come from disagreement with a medicine, an infection or more serious causes like kidney failure. If your dog vomits from an isolated situation, do not worry. They […]
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