Dogs reaching their senior years are more susceptible to kidney issues. Although their bodies repair worn out tissues and cells, the rate of repair often goes down with age. A young [...]

Regardless of how careful you are as a pet owner, intestinal parasites seem to be a very common problem in dogs. Whether it’s from eating an infected stool, uncooked [...]

Heartworm infection is a problem that affects many pets around the country. It is important to understand more about heartworm prevention so that you can keep your dog healthy. [...]

As a dog owner, it is your responsibility to make sure that your dog remains healthy throughout its lifespan. One of the most dreaded diseases your four-legged buddy can [...]

Lyme disease constitutes the most prevalent disease spread via tick bites. Both animals and humans are susceptible to the spirochete known as Borrelia burgdorferi that is at the root [...]

Coughing is a common phenomenon in dogs and is usually a reaction to a certain trigger. Generally, you should not worry over a simple cough as it should fade [...]

Parvovirus is a contagious virus that basically affects dogs, even though this virus was first perceived to have originated from cats. This acute dog disease was first noticed in [...]

Canine distemper is a contagious viral disease that affects dogs. The disease is also known to affect some species of wildlife, including skunks, wolves, coyotes, ferrets, raccoons, and foxes. The virus [...]

It is important for any avid dog lover to know that vaccinations are extremely important for your four-legged buddy. There are very common diseases that can affect your dogs, [...]