By Nik | September 24, 2010
Dog Castration Aftercare
Dog castration is performed primarily to prevent the dog from reproducing. Though this is a surgical procedure, it is a relatively simple one. The recovery after such a surgical procedure is also very quick and complete but the dog owner may have to take a lot of measures in order to make sure [...]
By Nik | September 24, 2010
Dog Castration Complications
The process of castration applies to male dogs. It is a process where the male reproductive system is removed. In dogs this typically applies to the testicles. The process of castration in dogs is done to terminate the reproductive capability of the dog. There are many behavioral aspects associated with the sex hormones [...]
By Nik | September 24, 2010
Prednisone For Dogs Side Effects
Dogs have come to be as much a part of the family as any of our human counterparts and just as we experience illnesses and require medications from time to time dogs, inevitably fall ill and require treatment too. Very often medications that are administered to dogs, although effective against the [...]
Dog Blind in One Eye
Blindness is loss of vision. When a dog is blind in one eye you wouldn’t notice any behavioral changes as the dog continues to act normally. They can very well memorize their surroundings and are remarkably adaptable. So when they lose vision in one eye, their other senses compensate quiet a [...]
Dog Nausea After Eating
Some of the common causes for nausea in dogs include motion sickness, pregnancy in case of female dogs, eating too much too quickly, a blockage in the stomach or intestine, change in the diet etc. The common symptoms displayed by a dog who is feeling nauseous include excessive drooling, dry heaving, excessive [...]
Dog Panting And Shaking
Most dogs are known to shiver or shake when they are feeling cold or they have gotten wet. However certain small breeds of dogs tend to tremble or shake for no real reason. Some of the common causes of dog shaking or shivering are if the weather is cold, if the dog [...]
Dog Paw Licking
Dogs often lick, chew, and bite their paws if they suffer from injuries like sprains, strains or an injured foot pad. Anxious dogs, especially ones who have experienced separation anxiety, may chew their paws or ankle area. These dogs may chew or lick their paws when left alone or when exposed to a [...]
Living with a Blind Dog
Training is an essential part of living with a blind dog as it also helps alleviate fear, dependency and depression. In fact with proper training living with a blind dog will become much safer and easier enabling the blind dog to participate better in everyday activities with its owner. For those [...]
Why Dogs Pant When Not Hot
Many a time owners are concerned as to why dogs pant excessively and whether there is any cause for concern. Dogs pant when not hot to cool down as they can not sweat and in most cases this should explain why dogs pant excessively. Panting tends to lower the body [...]
Dog Allergic Reaction
Just like humans, dogs also tend to have allergic responses which are observed when their immune system overreacts to certain allergens or antigens that enter the body and set off an alarm. This alarm in turn stimulates the production of antibodies in the dogs with a view to protect itself from these allergens. [...]
