When a veterinary cardiologist diagnosed my Cocker Spaniel with mitral valve disease a few years ago, I wondered if CoQ10 for dogs would benefit him. Though there are many heart health supplements … [Read more...]
Can My Cocker Spaniel Catch Coronavirus (And Spread It)?
Can my Cocker Spaniel catch coronavirus? Dogs are members of the family so our readers want to know if dogs can catch, transmit, or carry the coronavirus, or COVID-19. “There have not been any … [Read more...]
How To Clean A Dog’s Teeth Without Brushing
Let’s face it: Some dogs are nearly impossible for teeth brushing. Fortunately, it is possible to clean a dog’s teeth without brushing so your pooch isn’t stressed out. Dogs, like people, live with a … [Read more...]
Why You Should Leave A Dog’s Anal Sacs Alone
Want a client for life? Start expressing their dog's anal sacs. That’s the exact piece of advice a veterinary technician shared with me while having my first Cocker Spaniel’s anal glands expressed … [Read more...]
Here’s How Fish Oil For Dogs Can Help Your Pooch
When is the last time you saw an online ad or had someone tell you that fish oil for dogs is the next big thing? I mean, do dogs really need all those fancy vitamin and supplement mixes and additives … [Read more...]
Warm Weather Dangers: How To Keep Dogs Cool in Summer
Knowing how to keep dogs cool in summer weather sounds easy, but thousands of summer accidents and mishaps happen to pets. Some of most-searched-for articles on Google include “can dogs stay outside … [Read more...]
How To Easily Diagnose and Treat Colitis In Dogs
One of the first signs of colitis in dogs is diarrhea and bloody mucus in the stool. Canine colitis is a painful condition that should always be checked by a veterinarian. I know because we have dealt … [Read more...]
What Kind Of Worms Can Dogs Get?
When one member of my Facebook group, Club Cocker, asked me "what kind of worms can dogs get," I began researching. When several members asked the same question over two months’ time, I knew others … [Read more...]
Secrets From People Whose Dogs Live Longer Lives
One of the most frequently asked questions we’ve received over the years is how to help dogs live longer lives. Amazingly, when I typed “how to help a dog live longer” into Google to prepare for this … [Read more...]
How To Keep A Dog’s Kidneys Healthy
Just like people, dogs have two kidneys that serve to regulate blood pressure along with calcium and vitamin D metabolism, but they also help in the creation of new red blood cells. The kidneys help … [Read more...]
