Small Dog Health

8 Foods That Can Harm Your Dog

You probably already know it’s not a good idea to feed your dog from your dinner plate. But once in a while, when you’re not paying attention, your dog gets hold of people food anyway. Usually it’s not …

Dog Food Bacteria: A Raw Diet Carries a Higher Risk

In 2007 there was a spate of dogs and cats in the US developing kidney failure resulting in death. The cause turned out to be melamine, a non-food substance, contained in pet food imported from China. Some pet food …

Is Walking Small Dogs Really Necessary?

Every pet owner understands the importance of good diet and exercise for their four-legged friends. Good health can help to prevent things such as mange”), heart disease, arthritis, dog obesity, and joint problems. …

Mange in Small Dogs: What Is It and How To Get Rid of It

The term “mange” is a very generalized one. It is not a specific type of condition, but it is a term used to describe a variety of conditions which are created by parasitic mites. Mange in small dogs is a …

Preventing Dog Bites

A few years ago a friend of mine was bitten by one of her mother’s dogs. It was a serious bite and her arm was bleeding badly, but she was visiting from out of town and resisted the idea of going to a local …

Taking a Vacation When You Have a Dog

As vacations are quickly approaching again, the question lingers of what to do with your pets while you’re traveling. There are two primary options people use if the pets are staying home: 1) kennel or 2) friend, …

Ticks and Your Dog

Preventing ticks on your pets Dogs are very susceptible to tick bites and tickborne diseases. Vaccines are not available for all the tickborne diseases that dogs can get, and they don’t keep the dogs from bringing …