Since your pet can’t tell you if he’s feeling sick or describe symptoms to you, it’s up to you to monitor your dog’s habits and keep note of any changes in his behaviour or attitude. Often, some common dog illness symptoms get overlooked by pet owners or dismissed as signs of old age, so it’s […]
Ever see a dog with sweaty armpits? Not likely. But do dogs sweat? The answer is yes – I can vouch for it! However, we can cool off in different ways than humans do. When a man is too hot, his body regulates its temperature by releasing sweat from glands all over the body, especially […]
Napa is very lucky to have a great dog doctor in case he gets sick or needs a check-up. If you are currently looking for a veterinarian for your pets, consider the location, cost, personality, treatment beliefs, and emergency options. While your vet doesn’t necessarily need to provide emergent care out of their facility, they […]
You already know that dogs die in hot cars, but have you thought about how quickly it can happen? Thanks to Veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward, dog owners can finally see what it’s like for dogs to sit in the car on a summer day, even with the windows open! He recently made a video where he […]
The first few months after a puppy enters into your life are filled with joy, love and a hefty vet bill. It’s just a fact of life. Puppies cost a lot of money. Vet bills seem to get higher and higher up, and there’s heart worm and flea and tick medicine to buy. There are […]
Have you ever witnessed a dog reverse sneeze before? The first time I saw a dog reverse sneeze was my friend Sally on the playground. We were just running around chasing each other and decided to rest in the grass for a bit. All of a sudden, it looked like she was hyperventilating. Watching a dog […]
Napa is a puker. He’s not a crapper, but he’s definitely a puker. When he was a pup, he’d puke all the time. The only things we really knew were that he puked up yellow stuff, and he didn’t like to eat. We told our first vet that Napa didn’t like to eat. She said, […]
Please don’t gross out on me when I tell you that the reason for Napa’s bad breath has less to do with his mouth and more to do with his uh.. over-active anal glads. Those things are the worst. Because when they’re.. uh.. over-acting, dogs just wanna lick away. And then they want to lick […]
The mouth of a canine is rumored to be sanitary, but are dog’s mouths cleaner than humans? Even with regular dental care, a dog still uses their mouth to clean their butt or to eat the contents of your bathroom trash bin. With all the nasty things dogs get into it’s no surprise that scientists […]
Have you ever leaned over to snuggle your pup, only to notice an unpleasant odor coming from their ears? Before you think about getting out the cotton swabs, you need to make sure you know how to clean dog ears safely. Most people rely on their groomer or vet because they know how to clean […]
