Ultimate Dog Guides
How to Improve Your Dog’s Kibble-Based Diet
The results showed dogs fed the standard diet had more yearly veterinarian visits on average, and their owners reported gastrointestinal, mobility, and behavioral issues at higher rates than owners feeding the alternative two diets. The most commonly reported health issue among the dogs in the study that were fed the commercial diet was gastrointestinal trouble, followed by problems with bones and muscles.Â
Seizures in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
One in every 125 dogs will have a seizure this year. What causes these seizures will vary from dog to dog, with some episodes signaling an emergency, such as poisoning or head trauma, and others seemingly happening without reason.
NexGard for Dogs: A Dangerous Gamble
NexGard is marketed as a monthly flea and tick prevention that comes in the form of a chewable treat. One would assume that a product put on the market with the intent to protect dogs would never harm them, but NexGard doesn't quite fit that profile. Ever since it got approved for veterinary use, it has been catching heat from dog owners who have seen horrific adverse effects in their dogs — including death.
UTI in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in dogs are fairly common. But that doesn’t mean they should be ignored. Without targeted care, UTIs can get worse and cause damage to the kidneys, bladder, and urinary system.
Unfortunately, the treatment for UTIs offered at the vet rarely goes far enough to address the root of the problem. This means that the infections will continue to recur and cause inflammation and damage to tissues in the urinary tract.
Resource Guarding:Â How to Safely Handle Possessive Aggression in DogsÂ
Owners can unintentionally reinforce resource guarding by responding to it inappropriately or failing to recognize the warning signs before it's too late. Resource guarding can be a scary and frustrating experience – thankfully, there are several ways you can safely handle and prevent it.Â
Healthy Dog: The Importance of Exercise and Play
Habitually understimulated dogs are more likely to develop long-term anxiety problems such as separation anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. By getting your dog out for exercise and active play, you take away the excess energy that fuels the production of stress hormones like cortisol while helping to increase the production of serotonin, dopamine, and other calming endorphins.