Category: Dog Health

Doggie Problems in the Summer

Dogs tend to absolutely love summer, because it is the season where they get to spend the most time outside, romping and playing and generally enjoying outdoors life. Dogs, after all, need play and fun to truly be fit, happy, and healthy, and that tires them out enough that you…

Helping Your Dog Be Happy Again

Your dog can get excited, curious, upset, or scared… so what other emotions can you expect of your dog? Can they, for example, experience mental illness such as in the case of depression? It’s true – your dog is just as susceptible to depression as any other dog, just as…

Hybrid or Purebred, That is the Question

When you talk about getting a new dog, you’re largely faced with three choices: first, there are the mixed-breed “mutts” whose heritage is largely unknown, though you might be able to tell from their appearance or behavior what breeds were involved in their making; second, there is the purebred dog,…

A Dog-Lover’s Allergies: A Thing of the Past

There’s quite a hoopla over the health and well-being of your dog, and justifiably so; you want your dog to be happy, and regular visits to the veterinarian – as well as simply ensuring the future health of your dog before you even bring him or her into your home…

Golden Retrievers: The Ideal Family Dog

Perhaps the most popular breed of dog in the United States is the Golden Retriever. The lab’s friendliness, loyalty, intelligence, trainability, and energy make it the ideal family dog, which might explain why seemingly every family in every film has one! The breed itself is actually considerably more complex than…

Hypoallergenic Dogs – When Is a Dog Not…

People are affected by a variety of different allergies, all of which can do serious harm to you should you come in contact with the allergen that effects you.  Everything from peanuts to milk to wheat can have an adverse effect on you, but perhaps no allergy is quite so…

The Glorious Gift of a Goldendoodle

A variety of different hybrid breeds of dogs have been bred in recent years, largely in reaction to the increasingly unhealthy and even inhumane breeding of purebreds that we have recently seen. Dog-lovers may love these breeds, but they love the dogs themselves more, and hate to see them suffer….

The Boxer Craze

As a breed of dog, the Boxer is perhaps one of the most popular. This is owing to a variety of reasons, from the dog’s athletic and powerful build to its friendliness to the distinctive look that it sports. Regardless of your reasons for being interested in a Boxer, however,…

What Are The Most Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds?

Pet allergies are some of the most common allergic issues individuals run into. These allergies have derailed the dreams of many potential pet owners, as being able to breathe generally outweighs owning a pet. However, there are many dog breeds that are exceptionally hypoallergenic. It is important to realize there…

5 Health Tips For Your Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retrievers have been known for a long time to be great family dogs. Most of them tend to be extremely friendly and somewhat calm, yet at the same time very outgoing. And while they do make for a great dog for the family, they need care and attention just…

5 Health Tips For Your Doberman

Doberman Pinschers are excellent family dogs, both protective and affectionate at the same. However, they do require a certain level of care and training to make sure they remain as healthy as possible. Here are five tips to keep your Doberman in good shape for a long time to come:…

5 Health Tips For Your Boxer Puppy

If you are considering adopting or buying a boxer or have recently done so, then it is good to know how to give your boxer the best life. There are a few things you should know about this breed to give them a more healthy life. 1. Have Plenty of…