dog health

Three Common Dog Health Problems And Solutions

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:53:17 -0500

Your dog deserves the same care and attention that we give to our own health concerns when he or she is facing health problems. Dogs face some of the same issues as people, such as arthritis, cancer, depression and diabetes, as well as their own unique illnesses such as heartworms and kennel cough.

World's Oldest Dog Featured In Today's Show

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 06 May 2009 10:10:23 -0500

This morning Today Show featured world's oldest dog Chanel. While Chanel has some health issues the world's oldest dog is still lively and has character.

Pet Insurance Luxury Or Necessity?

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:41:58 -0500

Pet insurance is often looked at as a luxury for rich pet owners - is that really the case? The purpose of pet insurance is to help defray the costs of routine care, and to provide financial cover in the cases of accident or severe illness. Unfortunately, it is not just the pets of the rich that are susceptible to accident, or that must get spayed, or have cancerous lumps removed.

Rights Group Reveals Iditarod Dog Cruelties

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:43:50 -0500

The Iditarod is a sweatshop for dogs. In an ordeal lasting 8 to 16 days, dogs run for more than 1,100 miles over jagged mountain ranges, down steep gorges, over nasty holes, through waist-deep water and ice while pulling a musher and a heavy sled.

Let Your Dog Be Thankful Too

harminka — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:57:11 -0600

The most dangerous time for our pets are holidays. The house is full of different kind of holiday foods that can sometimes be harmful not only the owners, but also their pets, dogs and cats.

Protect Your Dog As Food Allergy Threats Grow

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:39:14 -0500

If you are allergic to any kind of food, then you already have a good idea how uncomfortable it is. You can probably imagine how terrible dog food allergy can be for your pet. Dog food allergy is said to be the third most common form of allergy in dogs; but despite this, it remains that there is no one particular cause of this condition.

800 dogs and 82 birds rescued from mobile home

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:16:36 -0500

About 800 small dogs, including Chihuahuas, terriers and Pomeranians, were seized from a triple-wide mobile home whose occupants were overwhelmed trying to care for the animals, authorities said on Wednesday.

Fleas Found Innocent in Dog Itching Case

askariel — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 21:53:28 -0500

Is your dog endlessly scratching? Is your dog chewing on his paws? Does your dog's scratching and itching keep you up at night? Thinking it is just fleas? Well, maybe not...

Dogs should be protected from summertime perils

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:19:43 -0500

Dog owners need to take precautions to keep their pets from suffering heat-related illnesses and dangers this summer, according to an Auburn University veterinary professor.

Research On Dog DNA Provides Clues To Diverse Size of Breeds

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 25 May 2007 09:25:44 -0500

Researchers study dog DNA by isolating a single gene common to all small dogs which is expected to give clues to diverse sizes of dog breeds.

Natural Balance Pet Foods Voluntarily Recalls Specific Venison Dog and Cat Food Products

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 05:51:14 -0500

Natural Balance, Pacoima, CA, is issuing a voluntary nationwide recall for all of its Venison dog products and the dry Venison cat food only, regardless of date codes. The recalled products include Venison and Brown Rice canned and bagged dog foods, Venison and Brown Rice dog treats, and Venison and Green Pea dry cat food.

Unemployed Scientists Prove Dog Likes Beer

Anastvatz — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:41:11 -0500

A team of three out-of-work stem cell biologists announced Monday that, after four weeks of rigorous observation and field testing, the evidence conclusively shows that chief researcher Dr. Henry Rogers' dog Franklin likes beer.