Roundworms in Dogs and Puppies
This common parasite can cause diarrhea and vomiting in cats and dogs, and some pet owners become very concerned when their pet expels a...
Housetraining and Crate Training: What Every Owner Needs to Know
Many dogs that end up in shelters are there because of repeated housetraining accidents inside and destructive behavior. By learning the...
Roundworms in Cats and Kittens
This common parasite can cause diarrhea and vomiting in cats and dogs, and some pet owners become very concerned when their pet expels a...
Hookworms in Cats and Dogs
The adult hookworm lives in the small intestine of its host. It hangs on to the intestinal wall using its six sharp teeth and unlike...
Whipworm Infection in Dogs and Cats
The whipworm of dogs is substantially smaller than the other worms (a mere 30-50 mm in length, about a half inch maximum). The "head" (or...
Separation Anxiety in Dogs: The Fear of Being Alone
Dogs are highly social, and most dogs thrive best when they have company. Being alone results in separation anxiety and other...
Collapsing Trachea in Dogs
Tracheal collapse is a common cause for coughing in toy and small breeds of dogs. Breeds that have a higher incidence are Yorkshire...
Tips on Dealing with "Dog Smell"
Today pets are part of the family; not like the days when they were little more than working or hunting companions. They cuddle on the...
Vacations & Your Pets
Summer time is here and many people will be going on vacation. Lots of pet parents want to bring Fido and Fluffy along for the journey,...
The Doggy Flu
CONFIRMED CASES OF THE DOG FLU IN LOUISIANA Canine influenza, more commonly known as the dog flu, has made its way to Louisiana. So far,...
