Canine pruritus is a very fancy way the Veterinary world terms itchy dogs and it is one of the main reasons owners take their canine companions to the Vet. What is it exactly that causes this itching? Why is it sometimes so seasonal? The fact is that dogs, like humans, are very susceptible to skin allergies and it is important for owners to realize that this is the case, and that in most of these instances a skin allergy is managed, not cured.

Heart disease has long been one of the main causes of human illness and death in America and western countries worldwide.  Sadly, it is usually not until a dog has been diagnosed with heart disease that their owner’s realize that this is a problem that regularly affects our canine companions as well. Canine heart disease comes in many shapes and forms; it can affect young puppies to geriatric dogs and are definitely more common in certain dog breeds, whilst other breeds seem to develop heart disease only very rarely.

The mouth, or oral cavity, is a very important part of the digestive system in dogs. This is where digestion begins. As a dog chews, food is broken up into smaller particles for better digestion by enzymes in the stomach and small intestines. Teeth, therefore, play a very important role in digestion. The tongue and front teeth help a dog pick up pieces of food and teeth in the back of the mouth grind food into smaller particles.

A simple definition of diarrhea is too much water in the stool. There are several different reasons this affliction can occur including:

If too many food particles are present in the intestines, this prevents them from absorbing enough water. This occurs with over-eating, when rapid changes in the diet are made, and during stressful situations. When a dog eats too much, there may not be enough digestive enzymes produced to breakdown all of the food. When a rapid change in diet is made, digestive enzymes do not have time to adjust to the new type of food.

Can you tell when your dog is not feeling well? Chances are you can. Most dog owners are in tune to their pets, and will observe the behavioral changes that can occur when their dog is sick. In dogs, urinary problems can be hard to spot, especially if your dog urinates in the yard, instead of on a walk. Here are five most key signs exhibited by dogs with urinary problems.

Dental disease is one of the most common problems that dogs have. Up to 85% of dogs over the age of three years usually have ...