Just as we humans enjoy the outdoors, so do our pets. However, there are hidden risks to our pets when they venture outside, even if it's only in the back yard. We should take precautions and be aware of lurking dangers...
Research is now beginning to show that dietary factors may be able to modulate canine cardiac disease, either by slowing the progression, minimizing the number of medications required, improving quality of life or in rare cases, actually curing the disease....
Dog food should contain a combination of ten essential amino acids, which dogs can only get from what they eat. Carbohydrates, fats, fiber, minerals and vitamins are other important components of a well-balanced canine diet....
Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) is a tickborne organism associated with Lyme disease. Although Bb infection of dogs occasionally can be transmitted transplacentally or by blood, urine or milk, tickborne transmission is considered most common....
Just as humans do, dogs need to be provided with proper health care. Knowing about common dog diseases and being aware of appropriate prevention and treatment can better help you provide that care....
A long study of canine diet and health has found that dogs fed a reduced-calorie diet live an average of 1.8 years longer than dogs allowed to eat more and are slower to develop chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis....
The family dog is, well, family, but if you are fond of treating her to a piece of your own food now and then, you should proceed with caution. Some foods meant for human consumption can be dangerous, and even deadly,...
Obesity is the primary nutritional disorder in dogs. Various recent surveys have estimated that 34% - 59% of all pet dogs in the United States, Europe and China are overweight or obese....
Fully 53% of dogs in the U.S. are reported obese, putting them at a greater risk of arthritis, circulatory problems (high blood pressure), pancreatic disorders (pancreatitis), diabetes, liver disease and more....
At present, cancer research in animals is focus on treating, rather than prevention. Yet, preventative methods such as changing the diet, promoting exercise and spaying / neutering pets are proven to ultimately prevent certain cancers....