Kennel Cough, The Doggy Common Cold
Kennel cough is a highly contagious disease that causes upper respiratory problems and a deep, persistent cough. Because it is so contagious, it can sweep through a kennel in a matter of days, hence the name “kennel cough”. This infection is actually found wherever dogs congregate, such as dog shows, the groomer, veterinarian’s offices, or dog parks.
Dogs with kennel cough…
Five Winter Hazards for Your Dog
Each season seems like it comes with its’ own hazards for our dogs. Winter is no exception. Dogs have to worry about several things in the winter, including the cold, ice, de-icing solutions, car antifreeze, and lack of water. Each of these poses problems for your dog that are not as prevalent at other times of the year.
The cold is…
Dental Care and Your Dog
Did you know dogs get cavities? In fact, dogs get all the same problems with their mouths we do: cavities, gum disease, abscesses, and bad breath. Further, in addition to causing pain in their own right, mouth problems can lead to infections, heart problems, and death.
How can you tell if your dog has a problem? Look inside the dog’s mouth. …
Rabies 101 and Your Dog
Rabies! The very word is enough to strike fear in most dog owner’s hearts. Since rabies is fatal to mammals, it is treated very seriously by health authorities and the incidence is low in the United States and Canada. Other countries have a higher incidence, though, and wild animals lurk in even very urban areas. It pays to know the…
Distemper 101
Distemper used to be the scourge of the dog world. Every dog went through it, with some dying, some suffering brain damage and being destroyed, and some coming through it okay. One reason trainers used to wait until a dog was eight or nine months old to start training was to see if the dog would come through distemper okay. …
