Dog Tips

Ticks are rampant, and can spread multiple diseases with a single bite. Now there's a new trap that purged the number of ticks in one neighborhood by 88% and 97% in one and two years respectively. Plus, this odd animal does essentially the same, though you probably shun it.

A serious, yet often hidden condition that can develop over time - it can leave your dog feeling like she's trying to draw in air through a flattened straw. Obesity, anesthesia, collars, air fresheners and scented candles can make the condition worse. These supplements may help stave it off.

A dog with arthritis may limp, move slowly or have difficulty standing up after lying down. But what about the more subtle signs of degenerative joint disease that can affect dogs of all ages and sizes? When pet parents see these signs, they most likely wouldn't suspect joint disease, but should.

Gain insight by taking a moment to see what's left behind when your dog poops. Indiscriminate eating can trigger diarrhea, but so can pancreatitis, life-threatening intestinal perforations and tumors. For healthy pets with diarrhea, please ignore this commonly dished out food advice.

Recently published internal research links two types of pathogenic exposure to a 43% and 300% increased risk of kidney disease later in life, respectively. But the devil is in the details. So it's important to know exactly what constitutes a risk and what should be done about it.

When you plant your next garden, consider 'dog-scaping' your yard instead of just landscaping. With careful attention to creating areas your dog will enjoy, your backyard can become an inviting sanctuary for your pet.