Category: Dog Care

Heartworms in dogs (Latin name Dirofilaria immitis) are parasitic worms that are common in both dogs and cats. Like their name suggests, they live in the dog’s heart, normally free-floating in the right ventricle and nearby blood vessels. Heartworms in dogs are transmitted from dog to dog by mosquitoes which pass the worm larvae through their saliva. The presence of heartworms can be very dangerous to the dog’s health. Although the dog will not display signs of infection until it has progressed considerably, heartworms can be life threatening and are sometimes difficult to detect and diagnose. Signs of Heartworm Infection ... Read more

A lot of dog owners face various problems when their female dogs behave in an odd way when in heat, or due to the troublesome neighborhood male dogs that start hovering around her at this time. To combat such problems, it is essential that you equip yourself with information about the dog heat cycle. You should also have adequate information on pregnancy in dogs, their gestation period, and about getting them spayed or neutered. This will be beneficial for your dog’s health as well as her safety. Dog owners often find it difficult to recognize their dogs’ heat period and ... Read more

The process of weaning, wherein puppies graduate from nursing to eating on their own, is considered the first step towards a healthy future. While some dog breeders are in favor of weaning at 4 weeks, others feel it’s better done at 6 weeks. If the puppies are weaned too early, it may have a negative impact on their health as their digestive system is not developed enough to handle solid food. If they don’t get the required amount of nutrients from their mother’s milk, it will make them vulnerable to infections, like the canine parvovirus (CPV) infection. How to Wean ... Read more

Hives is not a life-threatening condition in dogs, but can be traumatic for them. It is medically termed as urticaria. It can appear anywhere on a dog’s body and is characterized by small red bumps that itch and irritate the animal. Fortunately, it disappears on its own within 24 hours to a couple of days in a majority of the cases. However, during the time that it is there, it is quite troublesome for your dog. This is the time when he/she needs your help and care. Before you work on the treatment of this condition, you should be sure ... Read more