Health & Care

Some days it feels like every second patient has anal gland issues. These range from simply full glands, just starting to cause issues all the

If your dog suffers with their anal glands then expression by your veterinarian may be required occasionally. Depending on the specific situation, your dog may

If your pooch has ever done the butt scooting boogie, you probably know something about anal glands in dogs. Research shows that 5-12% of dogs

We love our furbabies, but sometimes pet allergies make living with them almost impossible. A major source of the allergy-causing proteins from your pet comes

Yorkie parents know that their pint-sized pups need special attention to keep their long, silky coats looking their best. Due to their sensitive skin and

Organic care products are all the rage these days. People want products that are free of harmful chemicals like parabens, sulfates, and alcohol. The same

Skin makes up to 24% of your pooch’s body weight, acting as a protective barrier, skin plays a role in temperature regulation, environmental protection and

Face it. It can be hard to live with doggie odor. Sometimes our dogs stink because they love to roll in icky stuff. But at

Skin conditions in pets are some of the most frustrating and distressing conditions to manage and treat. No pet pawrent can bear to see their

Fleas! Just the thought of them can make even the toughest pet parent shudder a little. These pesky parasites can terrorize any pets, even indoor-only

With the huge array of parasite medications available both online and at your pet store what should you choose? Is it safe to use a

Coming into the Winter season we tend to stop thinking about flea and tick control and for the colder parts of the world these parasites

Our comments on the USAToday Seresto Report as of (March 24th, 2021) – Written by Dr. Edele Grey (Equine Veterinary Surgeon) As many of you

Choosing a flea preventative for your fur-baby can be daunting, walking down the aisle of any pet store, you will likely encounter a wall of

Fleas! Pesky fleas! Not to mention ticks! No pawrent wants their pooch to suffer so if you find evidence of these parasitic passengers you immediately

Dasuquin is one of Nutramax Labs flagship joint supplements designed to support healthy joints in pooches of all ages. This range of scientifically researched, natural

Whether you’re searching in your favorite pet store or online for anal gland supplements and related products, you’re sure to find the Glandex brand. Formulated

Is there anything more frustrating than fleas?! If you find one, it’s hard to not feel intensely itchy and worried about your pup at the

Choices! Choices! Choices! There seems to be an ever expanding selection of parasite preventatives for our furry friends. This can make selecting the right product

They say that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. I’d like to add dog hair to that list, I bet you have

Face it: if you have a shaggy furbaby, the matting can be a huge problem. Not only can these knots be uncomfortable for your pooch,

We’re in the height of summer, a time for long walks, and lots of swimming for water-pups. Sounds idyllic right? It’s also prime time for

Hot spots are a nightmare for both pup and pawrent, you can almost feel your pet’s pain and itchiness when you see these nasty, reddened

With the warmer weather, I’ve been treating more dogs for fleas and ticks. Unfortunately, as soon as we start to enjoy our sunny summer these

We’re all thankful to have the beautiful weather at the moment but what none of us want are the little hitch-hikers that come to hang

Has this happened to you?  You just finished your spring landscaping with a fresh layer of mulch. When you let Fido outside, he checks out

If you have an intact bitch you may have to deal with messy discharges when she’s in season. We Used female dog in heat diapers

Our furbabies are part of our family, and we worry about them. We wonder if we’re feeding them the right food and giving them enough

Diapers for dogs…are you serious? Absolutely! Whether it’s due to age or a condition like anal sac disease, some pooches develop fecal incontinence during their

Let’s face it: domestic dogs are products of human interference within an ongoing and evolving process. While we may never know the exact reason why

We call them man’s best friend for a reason. Did you know that having a dog offers you myriad benefits at any age or stage

Has your furbaby ever jumped the fence in your back yard or slipped out the front door and disappeared in the neighborhood? Hopefully, you were

When I was in practice, we didn’t have the range of homeopathic remedies that are available today. Traditional medicines can be expensive and sometimes produce

There’s no doubt that we love our furry friends. According to the American Pet Products Association, about 67% of American homes have a pet. But

I’ve seen dogs with disc issues in the clinic, and my dear friend had a beagle that suffered from repetitive back injuries. That’s why I

When dealing with pet odor water alone is not going to resolve the issue. Odor can be held inside the wax and oil secretions on

Dry skin can be a real challenge in taking care of our dogs because it doesn’t have the same cause in every dog. For some,

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Dealing with toenail management is a huge frustration for so many pet owners, and for so many dogs. The majority of time this is due

No matter the season, I’m constantly cleaning my pups’ feet. Whether I’m wiping muddy pads, removing snowballs, or drying paws so my babies don’t slip

Certified content. This guide has been written and verified by our veterinary advisor. Approved By: Dr. Joanna De Klerk, DVM I love my job as

Certified content. This guide has been written and verified by our veterinary advisor. Approved By: Dr. Edele Grey, DVM Vets are being asked more and

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