Canine parvovirus is the most common serious infectious disease of dogs in the United States. Canine parvovirus causes ulcerative enteritis and diarrhea in susceptible dogs. This diarrhea can be bloody and life threatening. The parvovirus has mutated several times since 1980. The most common strain today is CPV-2B.
The high mortalities of the 1970s and 1980’s [...]
Antioxidants are very important to the health and wellbeing of your dog. Antioxidants are vitamins, minerals and enzymes that protect the body from the damaging effects of free radicals. Antioxidants, which have healing properties, are found in certain vitamins and foods. The body manufactures a defense against free radicals in the form of antioxidants. However, [...]
I have two labradoodles, one is of average size and the other a little smaller. I want to have them pull me in a wagon down my street. Would they be able to handle my weight (162 pounds) without being hurt if theyre both pulling at the same time?
fyi aisha, dog pulled sleds are common [...]
My dad’s dog has problems with struvite urinary crystals and UTI’s. But she is also older and I want him to start her on a glucosamin and chondroiten supplement for her hip and joints. I know quite a bit about dog supplements but can’t find the answer to this question anywhere. Do glucosamin and chondroiten [...]
I do know that an import permit from the Bureau of Animal Industry Animal Health Division is needed and i have that already.
I heard people say that the Consulate General of the Phils. must authenticate this document. But this is according to Philippine Embassy in the US. But the site for the Philippine Embassy in [...]
Does breeding a dog back into the same family, and the closeness to AKC standard affect it’s health and how.
Inbreeding and Line Breeding should only be done by professionals
That said, Inbreeding is the breeding of two closely related dogs. Father to Daughter, Mother to Son, Half Brother to Half Sister, and Full Brother to Full [...]
AS many people might know in NYC the price of health care for dogs are expensive. Which organization has cheaper clinics?
The ASPCA and Humane Society offer low-cost vet care only to those who qualify based on income levels. The ASPCA only offers limited discounted services (i.e. spay/neuter, vaccines) to those that qualify based on [...]
I know it will depends on how dog owners treat their dogs. It will depends on dogs. But generally.
On the other hand what types of dog breeds have the most health problems. What are the most injury prones.
Hello. I had a young dog die of cancer and not too long after her brother was [...]
Examples would include the English Bulldog and it’s many health problems, malamutes with deep chests (bloat), german shepherds with roach backs, etc. Does it really matter if a dog is health tested for eyes/ hips if the standard can create undesirable health traits?
The Show "industry" has ruined the Doberman and the GSD. The [...]
my dogs have all their shots and worming up to date, but is a health certificate from a vet required in georgia
It is a good idea to have one. Most people who know anything about dogs will want to see one.
