Neoma Stark Helping you decide when to put a dog down with hip dysplasia Consider all of your options before deciding to put down your dog with hip dysplasia. Fortunately, there are several treatment options available so your canine friend can live …
What are neoplasia, tumors and cancer? Neoplasia is the uncontrolled, abnormal growth of cells or tissues in the body, and the abnormal growth itself is called a neoplasm or tumor. It can be benign or malignant. Benign neoplasms tend to …
Causes of Liver Disease in Dogs Acute liver failure is most often caused by infectious agents or toxins, poor flow of fluids into the liver and surrounding tissues (perfusion), hypoxia (inability to breathe), drugs or chemicals that are destructive to …
Clubs Offering: A service dog is a dog specifically trained to perform work for a person with a disability. Service dogs are valued working partners and companions to over 80 million Americans. Common service dog breeds include German Shepherd Dogs, …
Ready for the Workforce Workforce Whether they have Puppy Program pedigrees or outside credentials, would-be canine troops have to graduate from the Military Working Dog Training Program to enter regular military service. Most dogs that successfully complete the 120-day program …
What pet insurance costs The average annual cost for an accident and illness policy is about $584 for dogs and $343 for cats, according to NAPHIANorth American Pet Health Insurance Association . Pet Insurance in North America: State of the …
Tips for Soothing Your Dog During a Thunderstorm When there’s a thunderstorm and your dog starts to get nervous, here are some tips and tricks for calming them down. The best thing you can do for your dog is to …
Does The Type Of Coat Matter? If you think that the type of coat is a criterion for telling how long their hair will become, then think again! Dogs come in two types of coat- single and double. The simple …
Why is the FDA Investigating DCM? The FDA investigation began in July of 2018 because there was an increase in DCM cases in dog breeds that are not typically predisposed to the disease. Since many of the dogs ate grain-free …
Why does my dog need antibiotics? Vets will prescribe antibiotics for your dog if they have been diagnosed with a bacterial infection that they think is unlikely to clear up on its own or if they think it could spread …