Are Dogs Being Over-Vaccinated?
A few generations ago it wasn’t uncommon for a disease such as distemper to sweep through an area and decimate the local dog population. It wasn’t until the 1950s that a vaccine was developed for canine distemper. Likewise, parvo appeared in the 1970s and killed vast numbers of dogs before a vaccine was developed. Today we often take for granted that we can protect our dogs against these common killers but it wasn’t always so. Some people question whether or not dogs are being over-vaccinated today. It’s not an easy question.
Does My Dog Need A Friend To Play With?Lots of people have to leave their dog home alone during the day (or night) while they work. They worry that their dog is lonely while they’re away. Perhaps you feel guilty about leaving your dog home alone. Maybe your dog cries when you leave the house. Or, maybe your dog has some behavior problems and destroys things while you’re gone. Sometimes people think that if their dog had a dog friend to play with while they were away the dog would be happier. What’s the real story?
How To Get Rid Of Dog Urine StainsWe would all love for our dogs to be pristine and clean all the time. Wouldn’t that be nice? For most of us though, that’s not a practical possibility. Our dogs get a bath when we can squeeze it in. And, as soon as you give your dog a bath he may run outside and decide to roll around in a smelly pile of trash in the yard. And, truthfully, dogs are not always very neat when they potty. What if you have a male who keeps peeing on himself? Talk about a bad aim!
Heartworms and Your DogHeartworms are a parasite found in dogs which are spread by mosquitoes. It is a very serious disease and, left untreated, can kill your dog.
Dogs and ArthritisArthritis, or osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is a condition in which the smooth cartilage that covers and protects the ends of your dog’s bones begins to wear away. When this happens it leaves the bones exposed and, on the ends of joints where the bones meet, they begin to rub against each other. This makes the condition very painful and causes inflammation. The condition often worsens as your dog gets older.
