Although neutering a dog is considered major surgery, it’s not as involved as spaying a female. For one thing, the procedure is much quicker for male dogs. The surgery is less invasive and is usually completed within 5 to 20 minutes. The timeframe depends on the dog’s age and size. After the surgery, the veterinarian …
Dog First Aid
This category covers all aspects of first aid including everything you need to know for post-surgical treatment to how to save your dog from choking.
Has your dog been coughing after swimming? It could be a mild irritation or it could be something more serious like dry drowning. It is not uncommon for dogs to cough after swimming, especially if they have been swimming for an extended period of time or if they have inhaled a large amount of water. …
We all know dogs go crazy over rawhide, so they’re a popular treat dog owners buy. However, a piece of rawhide bone or chunk of rawhide can be a choking hazard in your dog’s throat or cause bowel obstruction in your dog’s intestinal tract and other problems. Here is important information about dog digestion, 7 …
Your dog’s nails may seem sturdy but they are prone to breakage. If they’re already too long and possible a little jagged, they can easily get hooked on things. Anything from an active game of fetch to getting a nail hooked on the carpet can cause damage. If your dog is a bit of a …
TABLE OF CONTENTS Focal Seizures Grand Mal Seizures (Generalized) Idiopathic Seizures in Dogs Diagnosing Seizures in Dogs Causes of Seizures in Dogs Signs & Symptoms of Seizures What to Do if Your Dog Has a Seizure Treatment Options Life-Expectancy of Dogs with Epilepsy Breeds Most Prone to Seizures Does Your Dog Have Seizures? Seizures in …
Swollen dog paws are caused by a number of reasons. If you’re like me, you worry the minute your dog seems tired or not interested in play. There are, however, a number of good reasons for swollen dog paws that you will learn about in this post Swollen dog paws aren’t reserved for only certain …
Dog knee injuries become evident when a dog begins to limp. Other signs of an injured knee include a hopping gait, not putting weight on one leg, difficulty with step. A dog with a knee injury may not be able to jump from the ground into a car or from the floor to the furniture. …
Dog elbow calluses are rough patches of skin that develop naturally. The pressure points on a dog’s elbow don’t have a lot of shock absorption and, over time, that bony area develops a thick layer of skin to protect itself. How to Recognize a Dog Elbow Callus Pressure point calluses are more common in large …
Learn how to safely drain a cyst on a dog while avoiding infection, pain, or complications.
I wish I had known how to stop a dog’s toenail from bleeding before I cut my dog’s nail too short. I had no idea it would bleed that much, nor did I realize it would traumatized my dog forever. Sound a bit too dramatic? It’s the truth. My fully grown pit-mix is a total …