Health
Whenever your dog's health and well-being are in doubt, please do not hesitate to call your veterinarian, or one nearby. Some dogs are struck with disabilities much like humans. This index is full of information about diseases, illnesses and conditions; listing symptoms, treatments and causes when known.
How Much Do You Spend to Keep Your Dog Healthy?
When large vet bills are looming, where do you draw the line on how much you spend to keep your dog healthy? How do you know what is a reasonable and moral limit?
When large vet bills are looming, where do you draw the line on how much you spend to keep your dog healthy? How do you know what is a reasonable and moral limit?
Antifreeze Poisoning in Dogs
Antifreeze Poisoning in Dogs - How to Prevent antifreeze poisoning, how to recognize antifreeze poisoning, emergency first aid for antifreeze poisoning, and how antifreeze poisoning is treated.
Antifreeze Poisoning in Dogs - How to Prevent antifreeze poisoning, how to recognize antifreeze poisoning, emergency first aid for antifreeze poisoning, and how antifreeze poisoning is treated.
Lyme Disease in Dogs
Lyme Disease in Dogs
Lyme Disease in Dogs
Building a File of Information for Your Dog
Keep a binder full of your dog's important information handy and updated at all times. It will be an easy thing to grab if you have an emergency, or you can give it to the pet-sitter so he'll know what he needs to know about your dog.
Keep a binder full of your dog's important information handy and updated at all times. It will be an easy thing to grab if you have an emergency, or you can give it to the pet-sitter so he'll know what he needs to know about your dog.
How to Give Dogs Pills
Getting your stubborn dog to take his medication can be a challenge.
Getting your stubborn dog to take his medication can be a challenge.
How to Give Your Pet a Quick Checkup
A guest article by Richard H. Pitcairn, D.V.M., Ph.D. and Susan Hubble Pitcairn, Authors of Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide To Natural Health for Dogs & Cats.
A guest article by Richard H. Pitcairn, D.V.M., Ph.D. and Susan Hubble Pitcairn, Authors of Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide To Natural Health for Dogs & Cats.
Red, Itchy, Flakey Skin
Common causes of red, itchy and flakey skin in dogs.
Common causes of red, itchy and flakey skin in dogs.
Emergency Signs - When You Should Rush Your Dog to The Vet
Don't Hesitate! If you see these symptoms, get your dog to a veterinarian immediately!
Don't Hesitate! If you see these symptoms, get your dog to a veterinarian immediately!
Throwing up Bile at Night or in the Morning
Why does my dog throw up at the same time almost every day? Frequently asked question, and answer.
Why does my dog throw up at the same time almost every day? Frequently asked question, and answer.
Collecting a Urine Sample
How to collect a urine sample for veterinary check-ups.
How to collect a urine sample for veterinary check-ups.
Stopping the Drip of Allergies
Are you one of the many dog lovers that can't be in the same room as a dog without degenerating into a sneezing fit? Don't despair! You are not alone!
Are you one of the many dog lovers that can't be in the same room as a dog without degenerating into a sneezing fit? Don't despair! You are not alone!
Alternatives for Animals
A large directory of holistic veterinarians and much more, listed by practice, specialty and locale for easy location.
A large directory of holistic veterinarians and much more, listed by practice, specialty and locale for easy location.
Canine Diversity Project
A look at the dangers of continual line breeding.
A look at the dangers of continual line breeding.
Inheritted Disorders
A database of the inherittable disorders that can plaque dogs.
A database of the inherittable disorders that can plaque dogs.
Basic Genetics
Genetics for the beginner to learn how DNA influences the outcome of breeding.
Genetics for the beginner to learn how DNA influences the outcome of breeding.
Anal Glands
Everything you need to know, and then some, about anal sacs.
Everything you need to know, and then some, about anal sacs.
Seizures
A large, informative information on seizures in dogs.
A large, informative information on seizures in dogs.