Health

What Is Lyme Disease In Dogs? Lyme disease in dogs (as well as humans) is contracted through the bite of a deer tick carrying the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. So, the answer to the question “can dogs get Lyme disease?” is…

How to Get Rid of Ticks Although ticks are widely known to commonly afflict both humans and animals, ticks on dogs are pesky parasites that often go undetected for a few days or up to a week at a time.…

Symptoms and Remedies When it comes to ear infections, dogs are unable to hide their obvious discomfort. In most cases, the symptoms associated with this widespread condition make it quite clear as to what is afflicting the dog. For this…

When to Use Benadryl or Your Veterinarian Can You Give Dogs Benadryl? Benadryl is an over-the-counter drug with the primary purpose of treating allergies, although it has many other significant uses as well. Also known by its generic name, diphenhydramine,…

Symptoms of Cushing’s Disease and Treatment Overview of Cushing’s Disease in Dogs Cushing’s disease in dogs, or hyperadrenocorticism, is a condition of the adrenal glands in the endocrine system whereby the body overproduces the hormone cortisol. Dogs, like human, require…

How Do Dogs Get Fleas? What are Fleas? Similar to mites and ticks, fleas on dogs can cause chaos in the lives of not only animals, but unsuspecting humans as well.  These hardy insects can be difficult to detect and…

Gabapentin Uses as Prescribed by a Vet for Your Dog What Is Gabapentin? Although Gabapentin is primarily used for humans, animals have also been found to benefit from the drug. Gabapentin is a common medication used to both stop seizures…

Parvo Signs What Is Parvo? The canine parvovirus (CPV), otherwise known as parvo, is a serious condition affecting the gastrointestinal health of dogs.  Puppies that are between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 months old are especially susceptible to…