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Are you considering spaying or neutering your dog? Deciding whether to spay or neuter your dog is a challenging decision that many pet owners face. If you’re struggling to decide whether altering your pup is the best choice for you and your dog, you have come to the right place to find answers. Today, we’ll take a look at the benefits of spaying and neutering your dog, as well as when is the appropriate age for dogs to be altered. All too often, dog owners are pressured to make decisions regarding their dog’s health based on the information given to

By Henry Cerny, DVM, MS Do you think your dog may have allergies? Just like us humans, dogs can develop an allergic reaction to certain foods as well as particular environments. If you’re wondering how to cure allergies in dogs and tips for diagnosing dog allergies, you have come to the right place. Today, we’ll explain everything you need to know about symptoms of allergies in dogs and the best ways to treat allergies. What Causes Allergies in Dogs?  In both humans and pets, the cause of allergies is an overactive immune system. While it’s true that the immune system

  Diarrhea is a very common problem in dogs and usually manifests as loose or liquid feces. The diarrhea can be acute or chronic with acute diarrhea being more common in puppies and young dogs although it can affect dogs of any age. Acute diarrhea starts suddenly and tends to last anywhere from a couple days to a couple weeks. It is important to understand that diarrhea is a symptom, not a disease in itself and is a normal response to the imbalance of the absorptive, secretory and motility actions of the gastrointestinal tract. Types of Diarrhea in Dogs and

Submissive urination is a dog’s uncontrollable, instinctive reaction to the presence of another dog or human that they feel is superior or is intimidating to them. It is a subconscious response that cannot be controlled. It is not a housebreaking issue, although it is more likely to happen when the bladder is full. It can often be a reaction to a specific action such as putting a leash on the dog or simply leaning down to stroke him. Excited urination is different in that a puppy will usually grow out of this reaction. Submissive urination, however, often has to be