Dog Health

A dog’s broken nail may not be life-threatening, but even a tiny tear on a single toe can be excruciatingly painful. Dogs of all breeds and sizes can break a nail. What’s more, getting the bleeding to stop can be challenging. The nails of dogs consist of a collection of blood vessels and nerves called … Read More »

Many pet parents think of their dogs as family members. Dogs have a different genetic makeup than their human counterparts. But do humans and dogs have genetic similarities? Do dogs have the same number of chromosomes as humans? And how much can we learn about our dogs from new research in dog DNA? What Are … Read More »

If you notice a strange, metallic-like odor coming from your dog, it could be cause for concern. But why does your dog smell like iron? How can you solve the problem? And what can you do to prevent the problem happening again in the future? Keep reading this article to find out! Metallic smelling breath … Read More »

Trazodone is a drug used in veterinary medicine to treat dogs with behavior problems and high anxiety. This drug was initially used to treat humans, but veterinarians have more recently (in the last 10 years) started prescribing it for their canine patients. Trazodone is generally prescribed for the management of an underlying behavioral or anxiety … Read More »

If you’re a dog parent, you may already have experienced eye issues in your dog. They’re not uncommon in our canine friends. It’s not just senior dogs who experience eye issues; a number of conditions can occur at all ages and across all breeds. It’s never easy when our pups start having health problems but … Read More »

Motion sickness in dogs is a common problem. Motion (or car) sickness is more common in puppies than older dogs. The parts of the inner ear involved in balance are not fully developed in young dogs, likely causing the malady. Puppies will usually outgrow motion sickness by the time they are around one year old. … Read More »

Excessive licking one or both paws is a common canine behavior. Some dogs even chew on their toes, which can be disconcerting. Should dog parents be concerned? Possibly. Persistent paw licking can simply be grooming, but if it comes on suddenly, persists for long periods of time or is accompanied with redness, swelling, odor, bleeding, … Read More »

Diabetes is a chronic disease that can affect large animals, such as dogs, cats, apes, pigs, horses and, of course, humans. Although there isn’t a cure for diabetes, the disease can be managed successfully. The most common type of diabetes found in dogs is diabetes mellitus, or “sugar diabetes”. This type of diabetes is a … Read More »