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Why Does My Dog Cough?
A dog cough is a symptom that usually results from an underlying condition that affects the upper respiratory tract, namely the nose, throat, larynx (voice box) and trachea (windpipe). Below we will discuss the respiratory diseases and problems that can cause coughing...
Red Swollen Hairless Spots on Dog’s Snout
by Marissa G. (Canton, Texas) About three weeks ago my dog caught and killed a rat. At that time, I noticed 2 areas on his snout that were bleeding. I assumed the rat had bitten/scratched him. After about a week there were three areas on his snout and two on his lips....
Bumps along dog’s right eyelid
by Danielle (Long Island, New York) My dog has developed a few little bumps along her right eyelid. She is not scratching at them, or particularly concerned about them at all. They don't seem to be bothering her unless we hold her head still and try to look at...
Dog has cloudy eyes probably from allergy, head bump or trauma
by Ed (NJ) For about a week now, our maltese has cloudy as well as teary runny eyes that result in yellowish-white deposit at the inner edge of the eye socket. We suspect it either hit itself on something or caught a blade of 2 of grass but more of the former. Again...
Wart on Our Puggle’s Chin
by Mark We have a 2 year old female puggle that has developed a growth on her chin. We first noticed it about 3-4 weeks ago. The vet saw it about 3 weeks ago and wasn't concerned. It has gotten a little bigger in the time since then. She has had some recurrent eye...
Black Spot on Dog’s Sclera (white part of eye), Poor Eyesight & Eye Discharge
by Jackie W. (Boston, MA) Rosie's Eye Now Rosie Rosie Rosie is a 4 year old French bulldog. Yesterday I noticed a black spot in the sclera (white part) of her eye. I mentioned it to my boyfriend and he said he noticed it recently but hadn't always remembered seeing...
Dog with dandruff-type skin condition, itching and odor
by Jolanta Bremer (Sarasota, FL) My dog has developed this dandruff-type skin condition. I tried oatmeal shampoo (or at least I instructed the groomer to use it) as well as coconut oil to put on his skin. With that, there is a strong body odor, not sure if its related...
Kennel Cough in Dogs
Kennel cough in dogs, technically called “tracheobronchitis”, is the most common problem that affects the canine upper respiratory tract. While it’s not a serious condition, it can cause quite a bit of discomfort for your dog, so the more effective and quicker your...
Dog with Shortness of Breath and Pain
by Robert (Georgia, USA) My dog has seasonal allergies (matted eyes, nasal conjestion) and is now drinking large quantities of water and urinating frequently. As of yesterday when she walks even short distances, she gets short winded and hassles and acts as though it...
Growth on Belly of my Golden Retriever Puppy
by Stephanie B. (Rockville, MD) My 18 month golden retriever puppy has a growth on her lower belly that is concerning me. Our vet is VERY expensive and I wanted to see if we should take her immediately. We first noticed the growth on July 15th, 2014. It was very small...
Pet Food
Easy Dog Treat Recipes – The Healthy Route
\Feeling lazy? Easy dog treat recipes are those that either take less than 20 minutes to make or have very few ingredients to pull together. Before preparing these recipes, please review Dog Organic Treat Choices along with the general feeding guidelines. Easy dog...
Feeding Puppies a Natural Food Diet
by Sheila (Bermuda) I sadly lost my golden retriever last year to lymphoma - I changed him to a natural diet when he was five and he loved it. I will be getting two golden pups in three weeks time and would like them to also be on a natural food diet, but am concerned...
Dog diet and supplements for enlarged heart
We have a 13 yr old Cairn/West Highland White terrier mix (Josie) who has an enlarged heart. About 4 weeks ago she had a fainting spell, so in the last two weeks our vet has prescribed twice a day Enalapril maleate 2.5 mg., Furosedmide 12.5, and Vetmedin 5 mg. with...
Product Reviews
Custom Leather Dog Collars
Custom leather dog collars are incredibly sturdy, comfortable and natural, making them an ideal choice for dogs of all breeds.Are you looking for a leather dog collar that you can personalize with your dog’s name and phone number......or are you seeking a more...
Vitamins & Minerals to Supplement Dog Health
Three of the most common and beneficial ways to supplement dog health are to add calcium, vitamins, oil and fat. Read on to learn more about each along with the best way to make sure your dog gets enough. If you haven't already, you should first learn more about dog...
Dog Bed Ramps: 3 Recommendations
Dog bed ramps can make aging easier and more enjoyable for our dogs, as they often run into many of the aging symptoms that humans do.We’ll dive into reviews of the dog ramps for beds that we recommend further down the page, including But are they REALLY necessary?...
Vet Care
2 dog skin patches circular in shape missing fur and scaly looking
by Cindy Jakubin (Westminster, CO USA) My dog is experiencing 2 patches of fur that are eaisly pulled off, and the skin is circular & scaly in apperance. He is an overall healthy 6yr old shar-pei. I did try Lotrimin for a couple of days since I used a UV light on...
Border Collie with Red Spots on Belly
by Joy (California) My 8 year old Red Merle Border Collie has recently developed several red patches or spots on her abdomen. They have been there for two weeks but I have never seen them on her before. She has not lost any fur, there does not seem to be any itching....
Dog Lump on Throat, Excess Mucus & Wheezing
by Wyatt S. (Dawsonville, GA) We have a 6 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback. He has had his thyroid levels checked (because of weight gain and lethargy) and he was put on thyroid medicine. Quickly after going on the medicine he grew a very large(softball sized) lump in his...
Wellness
Vegetarian Dog Food Recipes
Vegetarian dog food recipes are a safe and healthy alternative to those that are meat-based. Before preparing these recipes, please review our Dog Organic Treat Choices and Vegetarian Diet for Dogs pages along with the general feeding guidelines. Vegetarian dog food...