If your dog gets sprayed by a skunk, its almost an unbearable smell. You have to get that smell and thiols out of the dogs coat as soon as possible. ( Thiols: a yellow oil that the skunks spray, which is stored in the two glands at the base of their tail). If you live [...]

If a dog gets stung by bees, wasps and hornets, or bites from mosquitoes or other insects, these can not only be irritating and itchy, but painful as well. Although most stings or bites are not considered dangerous, you should keep an eye on it and if it doesn’t seem to get better in a [...]

(This is based on pet insurance claims)
The most common symptoms are listed for each
1.    Ear Infections –  red, itchy and/or smelly ears.
2.    Skin Allergies –   red skin, hair loss, and/or itching.
3.    Hot Spots -  a hairless, moist, painful area on the skin, often on the thigh area.
4.    Gastritis/Vomiting – farting and/or lack of appetite,  “throwing [...]

You can have fun with your dog everyday and without even having to work hard at it, exercise your dog and yourself at the same time.
1.   The Park - Take your dog for a walk in the park.
2.    Jogging - Take your dog jogging with you when you go.
3.    Skateboarding - When my kids were [...]

My dog has arthritis, so what can I do for him to help relieve the pain from his sore and stiff joints? Can I give him over-the-counter drugs? Should I stop taking him for walks? You have lots of questions – we have lots of answers…
Arthritis is a general term for abnormal changes in a [...]

When you think of acne, you probably think of those teenage years in that embarrassing age of young youth when the face is breaking out with those unsightly ugly lumps and bumps, but acne is not just for human adolescence teenagers. Your dog can get acne as well.
What is canine acne?
This condition usually begins [...]

Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m allergic to my dog?” Some people do think it’s their dog they are allergic to, but it’s not the dog itself they are allergic to but the dogs dander and even their saliva.
Dogs dander is the dry skin that flakes off then floats through the air, thus [...]

Once and awhile I will share with you some of the facts from my book, “365 Fun Dog Facts“

Sweetener Xylitol
Did you know that this sweetener Xylitol, can be toxic to dogs? This sweetener is found in sugar-free gum, sugar-free cookies and candies. Although there is insufficient data on this sweetener, it suggests that it’s [...]

This past summer I went out of state to visit my parents. They have a small dog they named, “Baby”. It’s a cute dog, but they have him soooo fat! I went to pick him up and man is he heavy. My parents live in an apartment on the second floor. My dad, (who [...]