If an animal or other dog bites your dog, the possibility of it becoming serious is very likely. The saliva of other animals or dogs contains huge amounts of bacteria, which can certainly induce an infection throughout the wound. Even a little bite that does not look serious can critically damage your dogs underlying tissue. Regardless of the size of a bite wound, it is best to have a veterinarian check and treat the injury to make sure it remains infection free and does not end up worse. Here are five things you should know and do if your dog does end up bitten by another animal.

There is nothing as frightening as having your dog accidentally come into contact with some type of poisonous substance. As with humans or any animal, dogs may eat poisonous items, inhale poisonous gases or vapors or get poisons on their skin or hair. Like humans, there are general emergencies procedures that dog owners should know to be able to treat their pet should they suspect poison. It is important to have a few general supplies on hand, but most of what you will need is likely to already be in your house.

One of the most common degenerative diseases in dogs, especially large and retriever breeds, is canine hip dysplasia. It can appear at almost any time in a dog's life, from puppy to senior, and can be very distressing to dog and owner alike. Luckily, there are ways to help prevent hip dysplasia in dogs from occurring. Before we begin, however, a quick overview of what hip dysplasia is and how it occurs is important to the understanding of how to prevent or treat it.

When we choose a bed for ourselves, we take the time to shop around before making a decision. We want our beds to be comfortable - a place where we can escape at the end of the day and sink into relaxation. While our dog's lives may not be nearly as stressful as our own, we should give at least half as much consideration to choosing the right bed for them.

Many new dog owners often have questions regarding the proper care of their new canine friend. Not everyone has a vet on call 24 hours a day so it can sometimes be difficult to find the right answers right when you need them. In this article we’re going to take a look at a few of the frequently asked health questions new dog owners have asked and need to know.

Your Yorkshire Terrier is going to need to see a vet at least once a year. Most dogs visit more than once a year. You need to know that vet bills are to be expected when you bring home a Yorkshire Terrier. They are prone to some illnesses like luxating patella. However, they are not as prone to allergies as some other breeds. Yorkshire Terrier allergies are almost the same as for other breeds. The only exception is that they don't handle anesthesia as well as other breeds.