How to Choose a Puppy for Search and Rescue
So, you’ve decided to look for a puppy for your search and rescue work. Great! Here is exactly what you need to watch for in order to successfully train a puppy in search and rescue work.
Cindy Moore
What to Do When You’re Allergic to Your Pets
Sometimes what’s more important than the breed of the pet is the management of mild pet allergies. Here are some expert tips that can help.
What to Know About Ringworm in a Dog
Despite the name, ringworm is caused by a fungus, Microsporum canis and less frequently by other species. Here is what you need to know.
What to Know About Rabies in Dogs
Rabies is probably the oldest and most well-known (if also misunderstood) of the diseases that can affect almost all warm-blooded mammals.
What We Know About Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
Research on canine hip dysplasia (CHD) suggests it is a more complex disease than was first thought. There are no simple answers or solutions to the problem.
Preventing and Testing for Heartworms in Dogs
Symptoms may not appear until a full year has passed since infection. Because of this, heartworm disease in a dog is often mistaken for another problem.
What Happens When a Dog Gets Infected With Giardia
These parasites are usually contracted by drinking contaminated water or by eating contaminated feces. Here’s what you need to know about Giardia infection in dogs.
5 Common Eye Problems in Dogs
Here is a quick rundown of the most common forms of eye problems in dogs, including collie eye anomaly, progressive retinal atrophy, and glaucoma.
About Canine Parvovirus (CPV)
Parvo is highly contagious, and puppies have the highest mortality. Here is a quick rundown of what you need to know about canine parvovirus (CPV).
What to Know About Bloody Stools in Dogs
Blood in a dog’s stools can appear in several ways, each indicating a different problem. Here’s what you need to know about bloody stools in dogs.