Raw diet has become popular over the years. Many people have been advocating for the feeding of a raw diet to dogs, especially on social media. You might have been carried away by their influence and arguments that dogs were living in the wild long before domestication and they used to hunt their food. They … Read more
It is painful to lose your dog, it leaves one devastated and with unbearable pain. The boiling emotions might make you blame the death on something or someone. So, you end up concluding that Vetmedin killed your dog. But how could vets prescribe a drug that would end the life of your furry friend? In … Read more
Your vet had prescribed Rimadyl as the best pain killer for your dog, and you followed the prescription to the latter, but your dog still did not make it. It is saddening that the medicine meant to cure your dog ended up being the cause of his death. So, what might have gone wrong? What … Read more
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat gastrointestinal problems. Metronidazole (or Flagyl®) has been given FDA approval for human use but is yet to clear for animal use. Nevertheless, veterinarians can lawfully prescribe several human medications for use in animals in certain conditions, and it is widely used in the veterinary field. So, … Read more
If a dog has inflammation-related ailments, most vets will prescribe prednisone. This medication has saved the lives of many dogs, according to vets, but how come it did not work for your dog? It is so heartbreaking to lose your pet for whatever reason. Let’s discuss everything about prednisone, how it works, its side effects, … Read more
Fish oil is very beneficial to humans. So it is not a wonder that you thought of sharing it with your dog as a treat or supplementing his diet. But that was a terrible mistake that almost killed your dog! Even though we can consume fish oil safely, our dogs have a different digestive systems … Read more
If you are cuddling on your couch or giving your dog belly rubs, you notice some brown spots on his belly that look like dirt. You must be concerned and wonder what might be the problem. There are many reasons why brown spots on the dog’s belly look like dirt. Some are secondary, while others occur naturally as … Read more
It is common for dogs’ stomachs to make noises due to accumulation of gas, hunger, or change in diets. However, it can be worrying when a dog’s stomach makes noise and eats grass. Read on to know why a dog’s stomach is making noises and eating grass, how loud is loud, and what to do … Read more
Cinnamon applesauce can be given to dogs but in small portions. Make it an occasional treat since the meal contains additives that need to be moderated so as not to affect your dog’s health. When consumed in large amounts, cinnamon can cause your dog serious health consequences. Therefore, it will be safe to add only … Read more
Humping is common in dogs and not something to be embarrassed about as a paw parent. Puppy’s hump from as young as 3 weeks. However, they reach puberty at 6 to 8 months, depending on the dog breed. The rate of humping might increase, especially if the pup is not desexed. Humping must not be … Read more