Top Male Dog Names – How to Select the Perfe...

Have you acquired a new male puppy or adopted one? Then one of the first things that you would want to do is to name your pet. Naming your puppy is not as simple as you might think especially if you want something unique for your special friend. You have to consider many things like the breed of your male dog, its personality, size and the opinions of your family members. Fortunately, there are thousands of names in...

Top Female Dog Names -How to Select the Perfect Na...

Selecting the perfect name for your female dog can sure be a daunting task. There are lots of things to look for before you and your family agree on the best name possible for your female dog. Some of the few things are the breed, looks and of course the size of the dog. The name you choose should be cute as well as unique and above all should fit the female dogs personality precisely. Here are some tips that will make your...

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...