Our pets, especially dogs, are susceptible to a wide range of infections, including bacterial infections. The chance is greater when they spend lots of time outdoors. Pet owners should be aware of this issue as some bacterial infections can be fatal if there is no prompt treatment administered. Ear can be one of the body […]
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Lipoma in Dogs: Symptoms and Causes
Lipoma, or better known as fatty tumors, are considered as fairly common benign growth in senior dogs. Lipomas are also found on certain breeds, such as Doberman pinschers, Weimaraners and Labrador retrievers. It is because fatty tumors are easier to spot on short-coated dogs. However, it turns out that lipomas can occur on any dog […]
Dogs are similar to humans, as they can get exposed to some chronic diseases. You have to know this list of unknown but deadly dog diseases every dog owner should know. One of the examples is kidney failure. Just like humans, dogs also depend on their kidneys to filter waste from their systems. When the […]
Knowing that our lovely dog is pregnant is really exciting! It means some cute puppies are on the way coming to you. However, the process before that is not that easy to do. Handling a dog who is going to labor needs a lot of preparation too. One of the things you need to understand […]
Dog breeds have always been an interesting topic to discuss. Each dog breed has outstanding characteristics, such as size, shape, color and personality. Over centuries, different breeds of dogs in different locations have been honed by humans to perform certain roles, starting from hunter to guardian, from herder to companion. If you wish to have […]
Hair loss experienced by anyone, both humans and animals can be interpreted as a normal condition or become an indication of certain health problem. Dogs, for instance, also experience hair loss, either partial or complete loss. A condition of hair loss in dogs is called alopecia. Alopecia in dogs also refers to deficiency in a […]
Dogs love barking, either at night or during the day. Both are disturbing, but it will be more disturbing at night. This situation might be frustrating for you, especially when it seems that your dog is making noise for no apparent reason. Your dog probably is not barking at ghosts that roam through the halls […]
Siberian husky and malamute share a lot of characteristics in common. They are both spitz breeds, a type of cold weather dogs bred to work hard, and both of them are smart. Both of these dogs are not only similar in appearance and most definitely could be seen as brothers. Besides, they are also very […]
It is really frightening to be around an aggressive dog, isn’t it? It is even more frightening to be around a dog that is usually friendly but then suddenly becomes really aggressive, showing its teeth, growling and lunging. In an extreme case, the aggressive dog may bite or attack you or other family members it […]
Keeping your dogs active is a key to maintain good health both for you and your dog. Most of dog owners like to bring their dogs outside to keep them active. However, it will be quite difficult when it comes during winter. Winter months can be very hard to keep your dog active, so it […]