Dog Health

The most common way to check for fevers in dogs is the old and very unreliable method of feeling his nose. If it’s cold and wet, he’s usually healthy. If, however, his nose is dry and hot, then it’s likely that he has a fever. There’s nothing wrong if you use this method but it may not always be enough to do a full diagnosis. There are other elements to consider. What’s the Normal Temperature … Read more…

Can dogs get thyroid problems? Unfortunately the answer is yes, dogs and thyroid issues are common. If your dog seems sluggish and has a puffy-looking appearance, it may mean he has problems with his thyroid. What is Hypothyroidism in Dogs? The thyroid gland produces various hormones including T3 (liothyronine) and T4 (levothyroxine) that help to maintain a normal metabolism canine hypothyroidism occurs when there’s a deficiency of the thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism happens to people as … Read more…

One health risk that’s common for dogs is being exposed to kennel cough (also known as infectious Tracheobronchitis in dogs). There are a number of viruses and bacteria that can cause tracheobronchitis in dogs. In fact, it’s common that the cause is a mixture of both viruses AND bacteria. What is Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis? The most common viruses include: Canine parainfluenza virus and canine adenovirus types 1 and 2. The most important organism that can … Read more…

If your dog has stomach related issues like room clearing gas, has itchy or infected skin, allergies, eats poop, has frequent diarrhea or yeast infections a probiotic may be the answer to these problems. There are billions of microorganisms and bacteria living in the intestinal tract. Some are harmful (pathogenic) and others have plenty of benefits. In a human or animal, the amount of good microorganisms vastly outnumber the harmful ones and this helps to … Read more…