A Pet’s Ten Commandments...

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. 2. Give me time to understand what you want of me. 3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. 4. Don’t be angry with me for long and don’t lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you. 5. Talk to me. Even if I don’t understand your words, I do...

How to Tell If Your Dog Is Sick and In Need of Vet...

“Is my dog really sick?”, “Should I take my dog to the vet? “ Every pet owner has to face such questions involving an injured or sick dog at one time or other. The dilemma here is whether the situation is serious enough to justify a visit to the veterinarian. Learning how to do simple things like checking your dogs temperature, pulse and gum color can help to appraise the condition of your pet accurately. However, it...

Seizures in Dogs – Natural Treatment for Sei...

Seizures in pets, also called as convulsions or fits are a growing concern among pet owners. Seizures are a neurological disorder that causes sudden and involuntary change in behavior, muscle control and consciousness. Some of the common symptoms that your pet might display during a seizure include stiffness, sudden and/or violent shaking, salivating, muscle twitching, staring and/or altered vision and loss of consciousness....

Ear Infections in Dogs – Causes, Symptoms an...

Ear infections can be very painful and extremely irritating for your dog. Ear infections in dogs can range from minor to chronic, causes of which can be numerous. Ear infections are probably the most commonly found problems in all breeds of dogs, though breeds with drooping ears might be more susceptible. Without proper treatment ear infections might spread and perforate the ear drum and in some cases might even reach the...

Rabies and Your Pets – Things You Should Kno...

Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system. The virus lives in the saliva of the affected animal and is usually transmitted through a bite. It can also be transmitted just by a lick if the saliva of the rabid animal enters your mouth, eyes, nose or a cut in your skin. All warm blooded animals, including humans, are susceptible to rabies. Almost all infected cases of rabies are fatal. However, the good...

Canine Distemper – Is It Deadly to Your Pet&...

Canine distemper is a multi-systemic viral disease that is contagious, incurable and most often fatal. It is caused by the canine distemper virus or CDV that affects the gastrointestinal, respiratory and the central nervous system. Is distemper deadly to your pet’s health? Yes it can be, if your pet is not duly vaccinated. Read on to find more about canine distemper and how to protect your pet from the deadly...

Cataracts in Dogs – Causes, Symptoms and Tre...

Cataract is one of the most common eye conditions in dogs. It affects the lens inside the eyes and forms an opaque layer which blurs the vision. Canine cataracts are a progressive disease that starts as a mild condition called incipient cataract which develops into immature and then mature cataract. Without timely detection and treatment this condition might result in total loss of vision. All dogs, irrespective of age,...

Caring For Your Senior Dog – What To Expect ...

Today,the life span of dogs has increased due to advances in veterinary medicine and the ever increasing knowledge of their nutritional needs. However, dogs have much shorter life span than us and reach their old age in about a decade or even sooner. As dogs get older there is a gradual decline in their physical and cognitive abilities. Their ability to recoup from injury or sickness also declines. The sooner you are able...

Caring for Your Puppy – Are You Really Prepa...

Welcoming a new puppy is definitely a momentous occasion for the entire family. Usually when you acquire a puppy you will receive some rudimentary directions from the breeder on how to handle your new bundle of joy. If you’re fortunate then your breeder might even volunteer some useful information for timely vaccinations and veterinary visits. But, do you think that just some basic knowledge of puppy care will be sufficient...

Human Bond with Dogs – Understanding and Str...

The Human-Canine Connection Dogs have proved to be “man’s best friend” time and again, helping us in countless ways and expecting very little in return. From the time humans domesticated dogs about 30,000 years ago, they have hunted with us, protected us and our property, helped the disabled, rescued us and have faithfully extended their loyalty to us. In turn, we take care of them and do our best to maintain and...