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When was the last time you caught a whiff of your dog’s bad breath? It’s not exactly a pleasant experience, even when your dog’s mouth is healthy. While all dogs have “doggy breath,” some have it far worse than others. Believe it or not, the average dog has some variation of dental disease by the…
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The growing popularity of e-cigarettes and vaping devices has given some people a false sense of security. There are a small number of individuals who truly believe e-cigarettes are less dangerous than regular nicotine products, but in reality, the debate over their safety isn’t finished. In the meantime, the relaxed attitude towards e-cigarettes has created…
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Puppies are undoubtedly adorable and fun to have around; they’re great companions and incredibly loyal. Unfortunately, the younger the puppy, the higher your odds of coming home one day to find your loving friend has chewed something to shreds. Puppies actually chew for a reason. In addition to their keen senses of vision and smell,…
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The organism known as candida albicans exists naturally not only in the human body, but in the bodies of our canine companions as well. Good intestinal health will keep the balance of candida and other organisms in check. Unfortunately, if something throws off that natural balance, the ratio of candida to good bacteria can run…
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Most people don’t realize that the majority of a person’s immune system is actually located in the gut. The same is true for your dog, with the intestines housing approximately 70 percent of his body’s immune cells. It’s no surprise that having a healthy, functioning digestive system is critical to ensuring your dog lives a…
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Forget the treadmill. Get a dog! Do you consider yourself an active person? Love to spend time outdoors? If you want a four-legged friend, but want to be able to take him with you as you enjoy your adventures, we have some great news for you. Certain breeds are naturally more energetic and athletic than…
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Because dogs don’t have the same life expectancy as humans, it’s often difficult to look at them and think of them as anything other than a puppy or a full-grown adult. The reality is that puppies also go through an adolescent period similar to human teenage years – a period of time when they tend…
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You love your dog. To you, he’s the goodest boy of all good boys; the top-tier pooch, the best behaved, the most handsome, and the best at play. Whether or not those claims are factual doesn’t so much matter to you, because all dog owners think they own the best and most skilled dog. That’s…
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Canine Addison’s Disease (AD), also known as hypoadrenocorticism, is similar to Addison’s Disease in humans. It is caused by faulty or malfunctioning adrenal glands that fail to produce sufficient levels of cortisol and aldosterone hormones, both of which play a critical role in canine health. Deficiencies in one or both of these hormones can affect…
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Hiking combines multiple beloved canine activities into a single outing: sniffing, adventuring, barking, running, and maybe even swimming, depending on where you hike. For your dog, it’s the equivalent of taking a child into a candy store – they’re bombarded with sensory input that keeps them motivated, excited, and interested, all day long. Meanwhile, you…
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