Posts by Bill Lynch

Dog Ate Coffee Grounds: What to Do Visit your vet ASAP. Signs of toxicity (restlessness, hyperactivity, vomiting and agitation) can occur within 30 minutes after your dog ate coffee grounds, sometimes progressing to tremors and seizures. Caffeine, in any form, is bad for dogs, but it’s particularly potent in a pure coffee grounds form. The…

How to Choose a Good Dog Food With so many good dog foods to choose from today, pick the right one for your dog by personalizing it for his age, size, activity level, weight and health needs, plus taste and texture preferences. Want to know the perfect good dog food for your pup? Consult a…

What are Grass Allergies in Dogs? Petmd.com Grass allergies, common in dogs, are inhalant allergies that can be caused by pollen associated with grasses. Grass pollens are airborne, so your dog doesn’t have to be physically on the grass to have symptoms. Grass allergies can lead to skin allergies or upper respiratory allergies. Grass allergies…

Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails? By Brittany Grenus, DVM Petmd.com One of the biggest misconceptions about dogs is that a wagging tail means the dog is friendly. While it certainly can mean this, there are a multitude of reasons dogs wag their tails. At the most basic level, a wagging tail simply means the dog…

What to Do If Your Dog Is Choking Learn how to perform the doggy Heimlich and choose treats and toys carefully. By Arden Moore Dogster.com Any dog of any age or size can choke on almost anything. It can be a pet parent’s worst nightmare. An object can get stuck in a dog’s throat, block an…

Bowel Obstruction in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Treatment and Prevention Tips Bowel obstruction in dogs is often caused by ingesting common household items. If your dog shows signs, such as vomiting, diarrhea or lethargy, take him to the veterinarian immediately. Signs of bowel obstruction in dogs, includes lethargy, loss of appetite, weight loss, vomiting and diarrhea.…

How Do Dogs Get Mange? Two types of mites cause mange in dogs — one type of mange that’s not contagious and another that spreads to other dogs and people. Dogs get sarcoptic mange, which is contagious, from areas where large numbers of dogs reside, like shelters and boarding facilities. By Dr. Brittany Kleszynski, DVM Dogster.com…

Top Dog Breeds Prone to Bloat Dogs who are deep chested, including Great Danes, Greyhounds and Boxers, are prone to bloat, a painful condition when a dog’s stomach stretches and twists. Greyhounds are prone to bloat because of the large space between their backbone and sternum. If your dog has this body type, learn the…

6 Signs Your Dog Isn’t Getting Enough Exercise By Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP Petmd.com   You worry about whether you get enough exercise—and even made a New Year’s resolution to work out more. (Did you keep it? Whoops!) But have you thought about whether your dog is getting enough exercise? Lack of exercise in dogs…

Kibble Dog Food: What It Is and What’s New Experts dig into the advances in kibble — dog food pieces formed in a high-heat process for easy feeding and consumption. Kibble has been around for more than 200 years. Today, kibble dog food companies trend toward enhanced digestibility, better quality of ingredients and more sustainable…