Dog Health + Care

No one likes to see their dog vomiting. It can be even more concerning when the vomit is a strange color. Ever heard of dogs puking a rainbow? While it may sound trivial, having a chart to check your dog’s vomit color can be incredibly helpful. It is sensible to take a closer look at … Read more

For humans, being gay or homosexual refers to a sexual attraction or preference to those of the same sex. Homosexuality in animals, which has been studied and discussed as far back as the 8th century BC, is defined quite differently. Gay, or the preferred term when speaking of animals, homosexual, can be used to refer … Read more

Itchiness and a red or swollen bottom are probably more common among dogs than you might think. It’s a really uncomfortable situation for dogs and they tend to lick and bite their rear end constantly. Infrequent itching and licking of the area shouldn’t be a cause for concern. Repeated bouts of a rectal itch that … Read more

You can never be too prepared when it comes to your dog going into labor. It’s both exciting and exhausting to have a new litter of puppies in your home. However, if you are aware of the potential problems and the ways to avoid or fix them – all of this can turn out to … Read more

Tracheal collapse in dogs is a severe and debilitating disease. It can result in complete obstruction of the airways and instant death when it’s not properly controlled.  Many techniques for managing tracheal collapse have been described in veterinary science over the years. Some involve surgical procedures and others medication, but the truth is that there … Read more

Your dog might not want to leave every time you’ve ventured to the dog park even though it’s freezing outside. Or you have the kind of dog whose heart is filled with terror as soon as there’s a cold breeze outside. But how can you actually spot signs of your dog being too cold and … Read more

Earwax, also called cerumen, is a natural and normal component of your dog’s ear canal. The cerumen is produced by specialized glands in the ear and has a specific function – collecting dead cells, debris, bacteria, dirt, and pollen. Once the earwax collects all the unnecessary components it glides and slides out of the ear … Read more

Involuntary urine loss during sleeping is a result of urinary incontinence in dogs. This is a major problem for dog owners that always had a properly housetrained dog. The housetrained canine suddenly starts losing control of the bladder and leaves a mess behind on the floor, or worse, the bed (hopefully not yours though). Often, … Read more

Stairs are a part of many people’s lives and while we don’t notice them anymore on a daily basis, they can be a huge obstacle for certain breeds and young dogs. You may be worried about all the gaps your puppy could fall through and what it would do to his joints if he had … Read more

Did you recently notice that your dog hasn’t pooped for quite some time? No matter the length of time you spend outside on your walks, he just doesn’t want to go. You can probably imagine that going without pooping for too long poses a health risk for your dog. But how long can dogs actually … Read more