Dog Health Advice
Jun
Summer Care and Safety Tips For Dogs
As summer leads to warmer weather and more time outside, Bark Busters advises pet owners to take special precautions for their dogs. Bark Busters – the world’s largest dog training company offers some helpful tips for dog owners on how to keep their canine companions happy, cool and safe during the dog days of summer.
May
Venomous Snake Warning Given to Dog Owners
Now that it is spring, pet owners will be taking their dogs outside more for walks, hiking, and camping. While fun is anticipated, pet owners should be cautious about their animals’ safety, as snakes may pose a danger to dogs and humans.
Mar
10 Questions to Ask Your Vet About Medication for Your Pet
Prepared by the US FDA for US pet owners, the following advice is useful for all dog owners. To prevent or treat an illness in your pet, your veterinarian may prescribe a medication. Understanding important information about the medication and how to treat your pet can help your animal’s recovery or continued good health.
Mar
A Simple 6 Step Guide to Massaging Your Dog (Includes Video Demonstration)
I have never met a dog who could not be lulled in to a state of immeasurable pleasure at the first thought of being properly massaged. Owners who master the art share such an enhanced relationship with their dog and the health benefits for your pet are plentiful, writes Kim Kates.
Jan
Vets Issue Warnings Over Risk to Pets in the Big Chill
Vets are issuing advice to pet owners to take extra care with their animals during the cold snap after a spate of weather-related incidents in surgeries across the country.
Dec
Don’t Let Christmas Dinner Kill Your Dog
As a nation of pet lovers, Brits naturally spend Christmas spoiling their pets as well as loved ones. Yet pet insurance provider Petguard.co.uk and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home are warning pet owners that they could be risking killing their four legged friends with kindness, by feeding them potentially life threatening left overs from Christmas [...]
Dec
Remember Rover in Your New Year’s Resolutions
As the end of the year approaches, we urge pet owners to remember the family pet while pondering potential New Year’s resolutions.”Eighty-one percent of dog owners buy gifts for their dogs,” said American Kennel Club spokesperson Lisa Peterson. “But what you should really be giving them is consistent exercise, training and stimulation. Try to start [...]
Dec
Vets Warn Of Festive Hazards For Pets
Vets are urging pet owners to make sure their festive homes are safe for animals during the Christmas season by warning of a number of unknown hazards and poisons in and around the home.
Nov
Top Tips For Travelling With Your Dog This Christmas
Some dogs love travelling…FACT! While others find it extremely stressful. However, with increased awareness of the risks inherent in traveling with animals, owners can prepare and minimize undue stress on their dogs. These travel tips from the American Humane Association can help ensure that holiday trips, and travels year-round, are safe and enjoyable for people [...]
Nov
Vets Urge Smokers To Quit – For Their Health And Their Pets
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is letting smokers know there is another good reason to take part in the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 19 — the health of their pets.
