Showing 16 posts tagged with "health"
This is the year of flu worries...not just for ourselves but for our dogs as well. Whether you call it H3N8, the Dog Flu or canine influenza, this highly contagious flu (not to people, solely dogs) has been identified in more than 30 states so far.How It's Spread: The flu can be spread dog to dog or by contaminated objects--and we can unknowingly pass it from an infected dog to a healthy
When was the last time you weighed your dog? If you're like many people, it might have been the last time your dog was at the vet's office. However, if you're on a once-a-year vet schedule, you just might be surprised to find out your dog's weight varies through the year, especially if he's still in adolescence.Weighing a small dog is fairly easy but, for larger dogs, it's a multi-step process.
Guest Post by Susan Wright, DVMThere are so many changes associated with moving to a new town. You'll need to explore where the nearest supermarket is, how the children will get to school, and meet your new neighbors.Another item on your "to do" list will include finding a new veterinarian to take care of your dog. This person must provide the very best health care for your dog, and must treat
As we wrap up September, we're putting the final days on National Preparedness Month...but we all know that you've got to be prepared every day of the year. Getting prepared for your family in the case of a disaster--or an accident--means getting prepared for your dog as well.One part of that preparedness is assembling pet first aid kits both for your car and your home. We've got some tips here
We know that other dog lovers, like us, have been wondering if the "Swine Flu" or H1N1 is a risk for their dogs. We didn't know so we've been doing some research.The answer, according to the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®): the flu appears to present a low risk of infecting cats and dogs."At this time there is no data demonstrating any risk of dogs and
