Great danes as well as other large dogs are susceptible to gastric torsion and bloat. This is a common known fact and an unfortunately high killer of large dogs. There is unfortunately little evidence of what causes these problems. People are quick to jump to single cause solutions because that is often easiest but it is not always that simple.

Are you looking for pet insurance cost savings tips that can help get you a cheaper priced premium? If you are, I have several tips that you may find useful that could save you some money on your pet’s health and wellness.

Both dogs and their owners are prone to developing arthritis. In addition to veterinary care, arthritic dogs may also gain benefits from the nutritional supplements glucosamine and chondroitin.

Aside from playing with your dog, another way for your pet to be happy always is through dog chews. The reason for this is that they have many benefits for your dogs. With this, you will know how dog chews are beneficial for your dogs plus how to choose the right ones that will fit your dogs chewing needs.

It is not only humans who need special attention when they are getting older. Aging dogs need special treatment also and this might be in the form of an orthopedic bed.

There are so many human ailments that dogs experience, too. One of them is constipation. Fortunately, it is easy to cure with many of the same remedies that we would use if we were having the same problem.

Your dog has been scratching like crazy.  Licking like there’s no tomorrow.  And biting herself like there’s a phantom menace.  Don’t reach for the flea shampoo just yet.  Chances are you’re witnessing dog allergy symptoms.
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Is your dog starting to look a little pudgy around the middle? Maybe his back has broadened and you can no longer tell that there’s ribs under that fur. In any case, obesity in dogs has become an epidemic. Here’s some quick and easy ways to do something about it.

Just like every other living thing on the planet, a dog has some pretty basic nutritional needs that must be met. These nutrients help him to grow, fight off disease and infection and give …

Many dog owners don’t give much thought to where their dog sleeps. For some dogs, a blanket or even the carpet is the standard place to sleep. But if you were to think about all …

So your dog has vomited and you’re wondering if it’s serious. Don’t worry, it’s probably nothing. Dog vomiting is different from human vomiting in that your dog is likely to just take it …

One day your pooch has a full coat of fur and the next day there’s a bald spot at the base of his tail or behind his ears. Why?! Chances are your dog has a hot spot.

Every once in a while, your dog is going to experience diarrhea. It’s very common and usually pretty harmless. Here’s a few of the common causes and varieties of dog diarrhea and what you should know about when it’s time to go to the vet.

Okay, okay, some of you may be thinking that it’s just crazy to buy dog shoes for your pooch. Well, with winter coming, buying a pair of shoes or dog booties might be the …

Dog sneezing is pretty common, but did you know that when the dog’s sneezing becomes excessive it could be a sign of bigger problems? Here’s a list of common causes of dog sneezing as well as some to watch out for.

My dog seems to be allergic to everything, so needless to say, he’s taken many a pill over his 3 and 1/2 years. Successfully giving him his allergy medication has been quite hit or …