Wellness Center For Dogs

Pet Insurance Revealed

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Pet Loader

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Hip Dysplasia

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Food & Nutrition

The Truth about Dog Food

So, you reach for the bag, pour out an amount of dog food into his bowl, and walk away as he chows down all the “complete and balanced” nutrition he needs for a healthy life… or so you think. Let’s look at the truth. Just what’s in commercial dog food anyway? Dogs have been on [...]

Food Allergies

Just like people, dogs get allergies too. Everything from food allergies to hay fever to allergic reactions to insect bites – your dog can display a variety of symptoms – sneezing, coughing, runny nose or eyes (does that sound like you?) While your vet may wish to treat the symptoms with steroids and antihistamines, there [...]

Product Reviews

First Aid Kits for Dogs

You can treat your dog for minor injuries if you have the appropriate remedies and supplies on hand. Gather them together (before you need them!) and put them in a snap-top plastic container, like a Tupperware container or a zipped bag. Your dog may have specific needs so be sure to include them in your [...]

What’s in a Shampoo?

Next time you consider purchasing a shampoo for your dog, take a few minutes to check out the ingredients used in the shampoo your considering? It may have a fancy label or prominent brand name, but you’ll probably find ingredients like: Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate Glycol Distearate Ammonium Xylenesufonate Olefin Sulfonate Polyquaternium-10 Diethanolamine Dimethicone Methylisothiaolinone Surprised? [...]

Advice & Tips

Dog Ear Infection – How to Apply Ear Drops to Your Dog’s Ears

Preventive measures reduce the likelihood of a dog ear infection as well as the need for veterinary care. Maintaining the overall health of your dog will greatly reduce the chances of him getting an ear infection in the first place; after all your dog’s ears are part of the skin so general good skin health [...]

How To Prevent A Dog Ear Infection

Check your dog’s ears regularly. If you own a dog with long ears such as a cocker spaniel, golden retriever or poodle, you’ll have to beparticularly observant. The first signs of an infection are usually discharge, a foul smell, and red and swollen skin. (See: How Can I Tell if My Dog Has an Ear [...]

How Can I Tell if My Dog Has an Ear Infection?

Your dog may show any one of these behavioral symptoms if he has dog ear infection: Whining Rubbing his ear on the ground or furniture Falling over, unbalanced walking or walking in circles Tilting his head or holding it to one side Not responding to your call or voice – he can’t hear you! Physical [...]

Why Are Dogs So Prone To Dog Ear Infections?

A goes straight down and then horizontally from the ear opening. Because of that, it’s difficult for trapped debris or water to escape; the only way out is up, which is pretty difficult if not impossible (unless your dog is good at yoga!). So the ear canal is a nice, warm, safe environment for yeast [...]

How Does Your Dog Get An Ear Infection?

A dog ear infection is most commonly caused by an overgrowth of bacteria or yeast. This may be caused by ear mites, hair growing in the ear canal, trapped water, a tumor or a foreign body (a bug, paper or even child’s toy!) in the ear canal. A dog ear infection may also develop if your [...]