The Healthy Dog

Healthy dogs are happy dogs!  Every aspect of the way you care for your dog should be taken into account when you provide for them.  The articles in this section will deal with topics from dental health for your canine to how to keep your dog’s eyes healthy.  We will look at issues of vaccination, and others topics that effect your companion’s overall well-being.

Caring for Your Dog’s Eyes
Caring for your dog’s eyes is of the utmost importance.  This is an overview of the way that canine eyes are similar to and different from their human companions.  There is a short list of symptoms that should be looked at by a veterinarian so that good eye health is maintained through life.

Coprophagia in Dogs: The Straight Scoop on Poop
Coprophagia in dogs is not something in which all dogs decide to engage.  The article explores some of the explanations for the behavior and a few suggestions about how to rid your dog of the habit.

Dog Dental Health
Dogs need regular dental care just like their human companions.  Dental problems, cracked or broken teeth, and periodontal concerns are among the top health problems in dogs, after obesity.  According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, eighty percent of our canine companions will exhibit some evidence of dental disease by three years of age.

Vaccinations: Are They OK for My Dog?
Vaccinations for your dog are a hotly contested issue within the veterinary community.  This article is an overview of the core and noncore vaccinations and the considerations that one should abide before deciding upon the best course of action for their companion dog.

Look Over Here
An interesting overview of tips to care for a guide dog when your sight is impaired.  The dog requires the same care, but sometimes it’s a bit more difficult if you have difficulty seeing clearly.  Take a peek inside for a few tips.

Take a Hike…With Spike
A few helpful tips when you are about to take to the outdoors with your dog pal.  How to stay safe, fit, and have fun all at the same time.

Brush your Breath Clean
Look no further to discover some very simple ways in which you will be able to keep your dog’s breath minty fresh and his health and well being in high spirits.

What Do You Want Your Dog to Do?
Learn the importance of communicating clearly with your canine companion. What to do and how to avoid accidentally teaching inappropriate habits to your furry friend.

Interactive Dog Toys: Playing with your Dog
A general article that offers a few good reasons to consider the benefits of interactive dog toys.

Out in the ‘Burbs with Fido
Wherever you live, your dog requires daily exercise.  Look inside this article to discover what you and your furry friend can do outdoors to have fun and stay safe and healthy.

The Perfect Pet Parent
Did you realize that some of the same skills that parents use for child rearing are applicable to dog parents?  Learn more about how to handle a dog.
 

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