Dog Care

There are countless benefits to running with your dog: Running or jogging will help maintain your dog’s weight, improve his muscle tone, maintain a strong cardiovascular system, and build endurance. Running uphill develops rear drive. If you compete in any sort of showing or sport with your dog, he will undoubtedly become better conditioned from

Using over-the counter human eye drops for dogs can get you in a lot of trouble. For example, Visine can cause life-threatening problems in your dog (see sidebar), and administering the wrong eye drops for the problem your dog is facing can worsen the condition. The only safe human eye drops for dogs are saline

Vitamin E is good for dogs, but information about vitamin E dosages may make your head spin. Suggested dosages of vitamin E for dogs appear to be all over the place. To make matters worse, dosages may be listed in International Units (IUs) or milligrams (mgs). Piling on to the confusion is that there are

Fish oil for dogs has solid research behind its known benefits for arthritic joints, helping to your dog active and happy into his senior years. Bigandt Photography | Getty Images Fish oil is often recommended by veterinarians for canine arthritis. That’s because fish oil is a natural anti-inflammatory proven to provide relief to painful joints.

Older dogs can gain a great deal from salmon oil, including improved movement and cognition, helping them continue to lead active, fun lives.  Credit: Davids’Adventures Photos | Getty Images Salmon oil is good for dogs and rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 benefits for dogs include: In addition, fish oil can help dogs with heart

Canine kennel cough is an infection of the upper respiratory tract, specifically the nose, eyes, throat, and trachea. It is also known as infectious tracheobronchitis (ITB) or Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC) – and it’s as ubiquitous in dogs as the common cold in humans. In fact, kennel cough is spread among dogs much

The long, white whiskers on this pretty Cavalier King Charles Spaniel will help this dog navigate in poorly lit places. Credit: Victoriaarak | Getty Images You can cut a dog’s whiskers, and they will grow back. The bigger question is, why do you need to cut your dog’s whiskers? What Are Whiskers For? Whiskers give

Carbon monoxide is just as deadly for your dog as it is for you. Don’t be fooled into thinking dogs can smell carbon monoxide and move away from it. Dogs cannot smell carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless. While there are reports of dogs refusing to go back into a home with carbon monoxide in

There are many orthopedic conditions that can affect our dogs, but the one that strikes fear in the hearts of most dog parents is hip dysplasia. With early detection, hip dysplasia can be successfully managed in puppies. Even dogs with arthritis secondary to hip dysplasia can have an improved quality of life with surgical intervention

Frequent sneezing and rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal tissues) are often symptoms of nasal polyps in a dog. Credit: Supalak Kosiyakue/EyeEm | Getty Images Nasal polyps in dogs are growths that often develop due to chronic rhinitis, which is inflammation of the lining of the nose. These pink growths consist of fluid and connective tissue.

Veterinarian doctor examining a pritty dog Your dog naturally has yeast on her body, and it normally doesn’t cause trouble. The issue is when it grows out of control. Dog ears – especially floppy drop ears – are a perfect home for a variety of microbes including yeast. These ears are enclosed and warm, so

Adorable, no? Actually, NO! This dog’s life is being endangered in several ways. She can be hit by debris on the road, be thrown out of the car in an accident (or even just when the car needs to swerve to avoid a road hazard), she might get excited about something she see and jump

Overweight dogs suffer needlessly. They show symptoms like lethargy, difficulty rising, lameness, heavy breathing, exercise intolerance, and disinterest in playing. If the dogs were not overweight, it’s unlikely these things would plague them. And it’s all our fault: The brutal truth is that domestic dogs rarely eat anything we don’t give them. A simple way

Hair and fur consist of keratin, which is the same structural protein that creates skin and nails. The scientific term for the wooly or hairy covering of mammals is pelage, and science makes no distinction between hair and fur – both are simply pelage. More detailed descriptions are meaningful to groomers, breeders, and dog show

This Jack Russell Terrier shows the classic button ear. Credit Anita Kot | Getty Images Button-eared dogs are hunting or herding breeds whose ears help protect them while digging or running through brush. Button ears are straight at the base, semi-erect, and then fold over about halfway up to cover the sensitive parts of the

It fits and “belongs” to your dogWhat’s a comfortable bed for your dog will vary, but he needs a bed he can call his own. It needs to be the right size for your dog’s preferences—some dogs want the old bed they’ve had since puppy days; other dogs want the smallest size bed they can

Supplements like fish oil can help keep your senior dog moving better and even thinking better, so you can enjoy many more playful years together. Credit adamkax | Getty Images Not every senior dog needs every supplement. For example, dogs with any chronic eye condition or cataracts may benefit from OcuGlo, an eye supplement designed

Acupuncture can be a useful tool for managing pain in dogs with osteoarthritis and certain neurologic and musculoskeletal disorders, improving their comfort and quality of life. It’s particularly effective when used as a complementary therapy – in combination with other tools and modalities such as analgesics (pain medications), laser therapy, massage, and physical therapy. Acupuncture