For many years canine distemper was one of the most deadly viral diseases affecting dogs. Since the introduction of a vaccine to combat the disease, the incidence of distemper infections has dropped considerably. Good vaccination practices in the U.S. have played a major role in the reduction of distemper cases in this country, but unfortunately, […]
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Training Your Dog
No dog is born with good manners, nor are humans. When training your dog the most important thing you need to teach it is to let you know when it has to go to the bathroom. Are you tired of your new puppy pooping on your carpet, leaping up on the laps of your guests, […]
A Houseful of Dogs
A houseful of dogs is a bit of heaven for some people and a huge pain for others. Maybe one dog just isn’t enough for you. Having one dog is great, but having more than one can be marvelous! However, the challenges are numerous and a multi-dog home can have you pulling your hair out […]
A Guide to Common Illnesses in Dogs
There are many common illnesses and diseases that affect dogs and some can be life-threatening to your pet. Many common illnesses in dogs are also viral in nature, so vaccination is the easiest way to prevent many of them. When your pet appears to be very ill, it’s important to monitor your dog carefully and […]
Arthritis, Dogs and Dinosaurs
Arthritis is one of the oldest diseases known to mankind. Surprisingly, science has shown that dinosaurs also had arthritis and there is evidence that early humans had the same chronic aches and pains. So it’s understandable that dogs can develop arthritis also. In fact, arthritis is a common disease affecting man’s best friend. Did you […]
