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Why Your Dog Rubs Its Butt on You
A dog pressing its rear against you is a sign of trust and friendship, like a handshake. It may also be marking you as taken to other dogs.
Benefits of Giving Dogs Bones
Dogs naturally love to chew bones, and many owners feed them bones regularly. Chewing bones has real benefits, but it also hides dangers. This article covers the pros and cons of bones and how to offer them safely.
8 Possible Reasons Your Dog Suddenly Smells Bad
A bad smell after baths points to health issues: skin folds, anal glands, dental disease, diabetes, ear infection, kidney failure or UTI. Regular care prevents most.
What Is a ‘Dog Bean’ (Tick) and How to Treat It
A 'dog bean' is the common folk name for a tick on a dog - also called a grass burr. Ticks are blood-sucking parasites that live in the fur, especially on thick-coated animals. Here are a few simple ways to remove and kill these little vampires.
What to Do When a Dog Has a Persistent High Fever
A dog with a sustained high fever must be taken to the vet at once, but ordinary fevers can be treated at home. Here are practical ways to manage a feverish dog.
Causes and Treatment of Vaginitis and Vulvitis in Female Dogs
Vulvitis is inflammation of the vestibule and vulva in female dogs, while vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina. The two have similar signs and are treated the same way. Here is what owners should know about canine vulvitis and vaginitis.
What to Do If Your Dog Eats a Bug
Most bugs are harmless to dogs, but a few can cause real harm. Learn which insects are safe, which are dangerous, and what symptoms to watch for.
How to Help Your Cat Live a Longer, Healthier Life
A cat's longevity depends on weight control, a healthy gut, antioxidants, muscle mass, and skin health. Support these through quality protein, targeted supplements, and daily activity.
Dog Skin Disease: What to Do and Precautions During Treatment
An unbalanced diet, poor nutrition, or weak immunity can lower a dog's resistance, and insect bites can also lead to various skin diseases. Here is what to do when your dog develops skin disease.
How to Treat Fungal Skin Disease in Dogs
Fungal skin disease in dogs, commonly known as ringworm, is stubborn and hard to treat, troubling both dogs and their owners. It is a skin infection caused by dermatophytes and is a zoonotic condition found all over the world.