Stephen King identified a real fear that many people have when he wrote Cujo. His story of a friendly family dog becoming everyone’s worst nightmare was terrifying because of its basis in fact. Rabies is a problem in the United States and domestic pets and the people they live with are at risk if they become exposed. Here are the steps dog owners should take it they believe their pet has come in contact with the deadly virus.…
Read More »Are you puzzled as to why your dog is suddenly not as active as usual? If the change occurred after your dog was playing around mosquitoes, you might want to get him or her examined for heartworms. This article will cover a few of the questions that you might have in mind in regards to your dog possibly having heartworms. How Are Mosquitoes Associated with Heartworm Disease? If your dog was playing around mosquitoes, it is possible that he or she was bitten by one of them.…
Read More »Every breed of dog can develop hip dysplasia, but giant breeds like Newfoundlands are particularly prone to this disease and often suffer more debilitating effects than small breed dogs with hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is a genetic malformation of the ball and socket joints of the hip. It can lead to pain and in severe cases, crippling of the back legs. Hip dysplasia is diagnosed based on symptoms and x-rays to confirm that one or both joints of the hip aren’t properly formed.…
Read More »