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Fish Oil for Dogs By Lauren Mick, LVT. Reviewed by Veronica Higgs, DVM Petmd.com Supplements have become very popular in the canine world, but which ones should you look for when seeking the best health for your dog? Fish oil for dogs can have many great benefits—and for this reason, many pet parents have started adding it to…

7 Signs of Dog Dementia PetMD Editorial. Katherine Tolford Reviewed by Katie Grzyb, DVM While your beloved senior dog can’t really forget where he put his car keys, he is capable of experiencing “senior moments.” If your dog forgets the route on your daily walk or if he’s not enjoying the things he once did, like…

Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads? By Erika Lessa, CBST, CDBT, CDBC, CPDT-KA, Petmd.com Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads? There are few people who can hold back their adoring reactions when they come upon a dog that tilts their head in response to hearing their voice. The head tilt creates an instant connection; humans see…

How to Treat a Broken Dog Nail At the break, stop the bleeding using slight pressure and Styptic Powder. Then apply dog-safe antibiotic and a bandage. If you can’t get the bleeding to stop, it’s time to see a vet. A broken dog nail is considered an emergency if it won’t stop bleeding. Find a…

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…

Bowel Obstruction in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Treatment and Prevention Tips Ingesting common household items often causes bowel obstruction in dogs. 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. Claire Premio…

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…

Disc Dog Sport Compete with your pup in the fun sport of disc dog by teaching him to catch and retrieve a frisbee. We give you the basics. Create a love for the disc in your dog plus the fun of play with you as the primary goal in the sport of disc dog. By Megan…

Acid Reflux in Dogs By PetMD Editorial. Reviewed by Jennifer Coates, DVM What Is Acid Reflux in Dogs? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition where gastric or intestinal fluids reverse into the esophagus (the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach). This may be due to the muscular opening at the base of the esophagus (called…

How Long Do Dogs Live? By Jamie Lovejoy, DVM Petmd.com When it comes to knowing how old your dog is, calculating “dog years” just doesn’t cut it anymore—studies show that a dog’s lifespan can vary significantly with breed and size, and there are other factors at play that we still don’t fully understand. There’s a lot to…