The pesky brown streaks creeping down from their dog’s inner eye corners drive pet owners everywhere crazy – but what are they?
Tear staining refers to the browning of hairs near the inner corner of the eye. We see tear… Read More
One of the most popular sweetener nowadays is xylitol, which is actually a natural product made from corncobs but it is very poisonous for your pet. Xylitol is most often found in sugarless gums, candy, and drinks. It is also… Read More
Cats and dogs stress about things as much as we do.
We live in a complex hurry up world. There is stress everywhere in our life. We are running here and there, often not taking the time to enjoy fully… Read More
Chocolate – Many pet owners are aware of how dangerous that chocolate is to a dog. Theobromine, an ingredient in chocolate, can attack the dog’s central nervous system. The darker a chocolate is, the more dangerous it is for dogs.… Read More
Make sure your dog has a shady spot to rest in and plenty of fresh water.
Dogs, especially those with short hair, white fur, and pink skin, can sunburn. Limit your dog’s exposure during the day and apply sunblock to… Read More
Most dogs enjoy swimming, but some cannot swim, and others may hate the water. Be conscious of your dog’s preferences and skills before trying to make him swim.
If you’re swimming for the first time with your dog, start in… Read More
Each year thousands of incidents involve animal companions who’ve had potentially hazardous contact with insecticides, weed killers and pet-toxic plants.
While gardens and yards are lovely for relaxing, they can also prove dangerous for our animal companions.
Princeton Grooming recommends… Read More
Heatstroke is the result of excessive heat gain surpassing a dog’s ability to dissipate heat. Heatstroke causes an increase in a dog’s body temperature, which can cause chemical reactions that lead to dehydration, blood thickening and even brain damage, organ… Read More
Salmonella in Dogs
Symptoms may include decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals… Read More
The most common sign of allergies in people is sneezing and sinus congestion. For pets, the most common sign is scratching, which can be severe enough to cause painful wounds and secondary infections. Using antihistamines in combination with more frequent… Read More