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Allergies

3 Tips On Combating Your Dog’s Seasonal Allergies

Do Dogs Get Seasonal Allergies? Many of us are tormented by seasonal allergies, each of us with stories of reactions ranging from mild bother to complete torment. While they may not show it in the same way, our dogs can also be the victims of seasonal allergies. Pollen Allergies in Dogs The pollen in spring and summer and sometimes into the fall can be the worst for dogs. Tree pollen begins in spring as leaves start budding on the branches. Grass pollen gets heavier as summer comes along. If your pup should experience any of the below symptoms, contact your

May 2, 2018 No Comments

Dog Care

4 Ways to Keep Your Dog’s Joints Healthy and Young

This article is brought to you by Vivamune™ Health Chews. Vibrant health made simple. I grew up with two dogs of very different breeds and saw both through to old age. Today, I live with Dewey, a black lab, pit bull pushing nine years. Even as a middle-aged guy, Dewey is remarkably high-energy and playful, but the signs of aging are apparent nonetheless. I want to prolong the best years of Dewey’s life, as most dog parents want to do for their dogs. One of the biggest challenges a dog faces in old age is joint stiffness and loss of

March 29, 2018 No Comments

Dog Care

The Secret Of Gray Hounds

If you’ve ever had a senior dog, you may have noticed that they got a little gray around the snout as they got older, not unlike humans. This makes sense, since the only difference between human hair and animal fur is the word we use to describe them. But what about the ways and reasons that humans and dogs go gray? Are they the same or different? One thing that dogs and humans do have in common is the ability to go gray prematurely. In humans, this is defined as the onset of gray hair before 20 for Caucasians and

January 10, 2017 No Comments

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Weather Report

There’s a weather phenomenon that happens in Southern California this time every year called “June Gloom.” It will be cool and cloudy or foggy in the morning then get sunny and warm in the afternoon, with the cooler temperatures returning in the evening. If you live here and you’re prepared for a 20 degree change in temperature, then it’s not a problem — wear short sleeves and a sweater in the morning, and you’re all set. But you can spot tourists because of it: bundled up for a cold day in the morning and sweating in the afternoon, or dressed

June 10, 2016 No Comments

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Why You Should Give Your Dog A Massage

Your dog loves it when you pet him, rub his belly, and scratch behind his ears. But dogs, like humans, also love it when you give them massages. You’re probably thinking, “You want me to massage my dog? Really?” While it might seem silly, it’s actually extremely beneficial for your pup. It feels good when you get a massage, right? Well, that feeling is the same for dogs. A massage can relax her and give you another opportunity to connect and bond with your best friend. But those aren’t the only benefits. The Benefits of Dog Massage Here are

March 24, 2016 No Comments

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Los Síntomas De Gusanos En Perros

Los gusanos son uno de los problemas de salud más comunes en los perros. Hay cinco tipos de gusanos que por lo general afectan a los perros: gusanos de corazón, nematodos, anquilostomas, lombriz solitaria y tricocéfalos. Ciertos tipos de gusanos son más fáciles de detectar que otros. Por ejemplo, un perro con lombriz solitaria suele tener lo que se parece a granos de arroz en su materia fecal. Gusanos del corazón, por el contrario, son más difíciles de diagnosticar y un perro infectado a menudo muestra solamente síntomas sutiles hasta que la enfermedad ha progresado a una etapa más

December 3, 2015 No Comments

Dog Care

Consejos Para El Aseo De Tu Mascota

El aseo regular es una parte importante del cuidado responsable de una mascota, aunque pueda parecer que tu perro se hace cargo de estas necesidades por sí mismo. Si no tienes una rutina establecida, empieza poco a poco. Intenta una tarea de cada vez. Cepíllala un día. Báñala al día siguiente y córtala las uñas en el otro día. Cuanto más corta una sesión de aseo mejor. ¿Lista para empezar? Aquí están los consejos básicos para el aseo canino para hacer todo el proceso más fácil. Cepillando correctamente Al cepillar busca si hay garrapatas o pulgas. Puedes notar los insectos

October 28, 2015 No Comments

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10 Dogs That Don’t Shed (Much)

Just because you love dogs doesn’t mean you love having their fur all over your house. After all, who wants to sit on a couch that’s more hair than cushion? Or be forced to run their vacuum on a daily (okay, weekly) basis? And if you have allergies, a dog that sheds a lot can leave you sneezing, wheezing, or even covered with a nasty rash — not fun. In contrast, while not all low-shedding dogs (there’s no such thing as a dog who doesn’t shed at all) are hypoallergenic, they can help to keep you from pulling your hair

September 1, 2015 No Comments

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Mange: Prevention And Treatment

You have probably heard the phrase, “That mangy dog!” as a way of expressing annoyance with a member of the canine family. But did you ever stop to think about where that phrase comes from? Though you don’t hear about it too often these days, mange is a skin disease that many have described as “scabies for dogs.” The condition is caused by microscopic mites, and whether it’s a big deal largely depends upon the type of mange — sarcoptic or demodectic. Demodectic mange All pups that are raised naturally by their mothers have demodectic mites, because they are passed

August 25, 2015 No Comments

A Place Of Their Own: What To Look For In Dog Beds

Sprawled out on the kitchen floor. Curled up in a discarded coat. Nestled into the back seat of your car. These are all places where your dog can sleep — and quite comfortably too. However, while your dog can sleep anywhere, that doesn’t necessarily mean that she should. As a pet owner, it is very important to provide your dog with a warm and comfortable bed of her own; a place she can retreat to at night and nap in throughout the day. Below, we’ve listed just a few of the ways a dog bed can benefit both you and

July 31, 2015 No Comments