If you’re anything like me, the mere thought of a tick makes you itch. They’re disgusting! Unfortunately, they’re also endemic in many regions across North America and beyond. The best defense you have against disease-carrying ticks is to avoid their bite. This post covers all your questions about ticks and tick-borne diseases. In order to …

Reviewed by: Sara Ochoa, DVM Dogs are very good at hiding pain until it starts to become too much to bear. A dog’s tooth abscess is very painful for dogs. Have you noticed your dog pawing at his or her face more often? Has your dog been trying to push food to one side of …

Dog fur loss is alarming when it happens. Dogs are supposed to be soft and furry. It’s one way to identify a healthy dog. Sometimes, however, underlying conditions of dog fur loss aren’t immediately obvious. It’s not until we actually see bald patches that we sit up and take notice. #1 Cushing’s Disease Research seems …

updated: October 24, 201 Did you know that dogs can receive the same benefits of massage as people do? You don’t need to hire an expensive dog massage therapist either! This post will give you the absolute do’s and don’ts necessary to give your dog a relaxing and safe massage. We’ll cover everything from whether …