It’s almost inevitable that one day you’ll come home to some sort of destruction caused by your dog’s teeth. Recently, I came home to a ruined hallway carpet that our youngest dog had decided to pull from the edges. Chewing accomplishes a number of things for our dogs and they will use their teeth for various different things throughout their life, from exploring the...

Genetic similarities between canines and humans may provide clues to treat disease more effectively By Lauren Dunn Dogs are the oldest domesticated animal, working alongside humans for thousands of years — so it’s no surprise that man’s best friend and humans share so many unique qualities. But the more we learn about our pet companions, the more scientists realize that we are more like...

https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/flea-tick-map-tool/slideshow-prevent-outdoor-hazards Give Your Pal Shelter From the Weather Winter calls for extra insulation in dog houses and other outdoor animal shelters. To keep your pet cozy, make a raised bed using a fluffy cushion or blanket. You can also make a bed of dry hay or cedar shavings, but change them often if you do. Check and refresh water bowls often to make sure...

A vet answers 10 commonly asked questions about cancer in dogs. By Sandy Eckstein Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs over the age of 10. But half of all cancers are curable if caught early, experts say. WebMD talked to Dave Ruslander, a veterinary oncologist and past president of the Veterinary Cancer Society, about canine cancers and the latest treatments for...

El Paso, TX – Parvo — It’s the deadly virus that can kill your dog in less than 72 hours, and according to some veterinarians in the borderland, it’s more prevalent in El Paso, than anywhere else in the country. Dr. Lizette Porras told ABC 7’s Christina Aguayo that the highly contagious disease is treatable, but dog owners must act the moment they see...

On May 20, National Rescue Dog Day recognizes all the benefits of allowing a four-legged canine to adopt you into their immeasurably lovable life. National Rescue Dog Day was founded by Tails That Teach, Inc. to bring awareness to the countless number of amazing dogs in shelters waiting to be adopted, to promote humane education for young children, and to encourage spay/neuter. The day...

  By Kylee Mullen, Staff Writer kmullen@amestrib.com Posted May 18, 2019 at 12:01 AMUpdated May 18, 2019 at 7:49 PM Sampson, a 10-year-old husky, received his final radiation treatment last week at the Iowa State University Hixson-Lied Small Animal Hospital. As he lay sedated on a table in the new treatment room, his oncology team celebrated his upcoming “graduation.” He had undergone two treatments in the facility previously for a nasal tumor. According to...

By Hanna Mordoh From NBC Connecticut There is new hope for animals diagnosed with cancer here in Connecticut. An experimental immunotherapy cancer treatment for pets being made in Farmington is making progress and could have the potential to help people in the future. Over the last year, Michiel Considine has been traveling from Torrington and meeting with Dr. Steve Leshem at the Veterinary Emergency...

Written by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker Healthy Pets Mercola The canine ancestral diet contains only minimal amounts of fiber or “roughage” (about 4%). When thinking about the need for fiber in your dog’s diet, it’s important to remember that wild canines have no physiologic requirement for the plant fibers used in most processed pet food. These are typically inexpensive and include beet pulp, buckwheat...