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…
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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…
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…
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…
Problems With The Gallbladder In Dogs: What To Know
In most cases, pet parents learn about problems with the gallbladder in dogs when the animal shows signs of distress, such as abdominal pain, vomiting, or loss of appetite. Canine gallbladder problems can…
How To Cut A Dog’s Nails Without Harming The Dog
One of the most frequent requests we receive is from readers wanting to learn how to cut a dog’s nails without harming the dog. The primary concern of most dog parents is the…
Should I Monitor Dog Blood Pressure
When your dog goes to the veterinarian, their vital signs and weight are generally checked, but what about dog blood pressure? Think about all of the times you’ve visited the vet with a…
How To Help Dogs With Mitral Valve Disease
If your dog has been diagnosed with mitral valve disease or you want to know more about dogs with mitral valve disease, you’ve come to the right place. As always, Fidose of Reality…
Ten Lies Told By Dog Food Makers
Smart marketing is one of the basic tenets of any industry. In the case of the dog food industry, it’s all about caveat paw emptor: pet parent buyer beware. Working in the pet…
Grain Free Dog Foods May Link To Heart Disease
Heart disease is a growing and common diagnosis in dogs. Max the Cocker Spaniel wasn’t doing so well. At the time, his mom, Patty Troup, was far from home and visits a local…