If your dog has an allergic reaction to flea saliva, just one or two fleas can make it intensely itchy. Scratching and biting can result in uncomfortable redness, scaliness and sores.
Every dog has the potential to be a star student. Start with the basics and teach your dog to sit, drop, stay and come.
Once your puppy is in his new home, there is a fairly busy time ahead as he gets his health and nutritional needs attended to, and learns proper behaviour.
It's difficult moving house. The packing, cleaning, huffing and puffing and then the unpacking and associated dramas at your new home are as stressful for you as they are for your pets.
"You're not serious? I just couldn't. It's not natural." However, don't hesitate in having your dog desexed. A neutered dog is a cut above the rest.
How do you know if your dog has an ear infection? What can you do at home to treat it and when should you visit your vet?
Pets produce pounds of the proverbial periodically and disposing of the steaming mountains of muck can be a problem. The more pets you have, the worse it gets.
Take your dog to the park or throw a frisbee! Playtime is vital for your dog's well-being.
Seizures or convulsions in dogs can be a frightening thing, for both you and your dog. Here are some of the signs to look for as well as the possible causes.
Ringworm is the 'social butterfly' of pet diseases and is quite happy to flit from pet to pet, from pet to owner, or even from an infected owner to his or her innocent pet!