When you hear “hot spots,” you might think about an excellent place for a fun night out or a great meal. Unfortunately, that’s not what we are talking about here… Instead, I will give you everything you need to know about the gross, oozing wounds dogs get when they incessantly lick or scratch at an area of skin.
Summer can be the perfect time to connect with your dog through sharing outdoor hobbies, family vacations and seasonal activities. However, there are also many dangers summer can bring to your dog. Let’s go through them so you know how to keep your dog safe in the summer heat.
When used appropriately, essential oils can make a positive impact on your dog’s health and well-being in a variety of ways. Some benefits of essential oils include decreased anxiety, pain relief, mood elevation, and protection against fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes.
Ticks are abundant and they carry diseases that can infect our dogs. As dog guardians, it is our responsibility to make informed decisions about the type of protection we use to protect our dogs from ticks and the diseases they carry. In this blog, I will discuss...
A strong recall is essential for keeping your dog safe. There are many scenarios in which your dog's life could be saved by a strong recall. Some examples include...
For centuries, various cultures around the world have used mushrooms for medicinal purposes. Medicinal mushrooms are becoming more commonly available in the natural products marketplace as the evidence of their value to the immune system and to address various diseases, including cancer, become better understood.
Fleas are the most clinically-important ectoparasite of dogs worldwide and their pervasiveness varies depending on the dog’s health status, nutrition, environment, and preventatives used. In a study performed in the United Kingdom, 14.4% of dogs were considered flea infested and about 11 percent of these fleas were infected with potentially pathogenic bacteria.
Chocolate toxicities are one of the most common toxicities seen in dogs. The two ingredients in chocolate that pose a problem for dogs are caffeine and theobromine.
Milk thistle (silybum marianum) is a flower, specifically a member of the aster family. Its seeds and roots have been used for an assortment of medical purposes for thousands of years...
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