The chemotherapy drugs used on dogs are generally the same ones used on people. Protocols may differ, however, depending upon the breed, the size of the animal, the type of tumor and where it's...
Instinctively, it seems like a bad idea to let your dog romp on a lawn that's just been sprayed with chemical pesticides. But now there's actual proof that pesticide-treated lawns can increase a...
Recently, I noticed two large growths on my elderly dog's face that hadn't been there the day before. He was also acting a little off, and refusing to eat much. Knowing that dogs and cats, as a...
A few years ago, we learned our dog had probable heart murmur. This potential problem was picked up during a routine vet visit. The vet thought she might have heard something. But, because our dog was so agitated at the time of his examination, it wasn't a definitive diagnosis.
There are many different types of dog coat conditioners. You can buy coat conditioning products in a store or online. Or you can make them yourself, with a few simple ingredients, some of which you...
Please remember that I'm not a vet, and that I'm writing this only from the perspective of a dog owner who uses homeopathy. On one occasion, my dog suffered a bleeding puncture wound on his ear, and...
We all know that honey is good for people. But what about dogs? And what about puppies? The good news is that most adult dogs can safely eat a little honey. If your dog is diabetic, talk to your vet...
The easiest way to raise a healthy dog is to choose one free of genetic defects. Unfortunately, some breeds, such as the English bulldog shown above, seem to have a disproportionate share of medical...
Dog owners will, undoubtedly, pay a premium for these "all natural" biscuits, made with laboratory engineered corn. Some crops are now genetically modified to enable them to survive applications of a...
The Fourth of July is great for Americans. But it's not necessarily the best day for dogs, unless they manage to snag a juicy hamburger that's cooking on the grill. Some dogs have a very difficult...