Examine your dog's eyes regularly to look for any injuries or changes. Catching a cataract early can help with surgery or help you find other eye problems that should be treated. Take your dog to the ... more >>

Bring a fresh stool sample to your veterinarian. Some digestive problems he will be testing for include parvovirus, giardia or a bacterial infection, caused by E. coli, yersinia or salmonella. ... more >>

Place the dog in an upright position facing you. Hold the dog's buttocks with your left hand and curl your right arm around him, resting your right hand on his abdomen. ... more >>

Give your dog's veterinarian information about your dog's recent habits and behaviors. Some behaviors associated with diabetes in dogs include drinking more water, increased thirst, more frequent urination (in both quantity of urine and times the ... more >>

Consider the breed of your dog. Dogs such as St. Bernards or English bulldogs may be more prone to drooling simply because of their anatomy. Check your dog's teeth. Do his teeth look normal? Do his ... more >>

Add 3oz(about 2T)canned salmon to your pet's daily menu. You'll get about 5 servings from a regular 14.5oz can of Bumblebee. Drizzle 2-5 drops of vitamin E oil. Fish oil supplementation increases ... more >>

Determine if your pet is qualified to give an animal blood donation. Requirements for dogs typically include a healthy animal, 50 lbs. or more, who is one to seven-years-old and current on all shots and parasite preventatives such as ... more >>

Know your dog's age and history. Certain breeds are predisposed to hip dysplasia and these dogs can begin to show signs at just a few months of age. Other dogs may not show signs until much later. ... more >>

Walk your dog through your house a few times on a leash so he can get a sense of the room, his walking path and the smell of certain rooms or objects. Block off any stairs you may have with a baby or ... more >>

Lift up your dog' ear and gently wipe each ear with an unscented baby wipe. Baby wipes have an anti-bacterial agent that is great for cleaning dog ears. Do not use the same wipe in both ears. Swab ... more >>

Purchase a box of baby wipes. It doesn't matter which brand but stick with ones that have the least fragrance. Wrap a finger with the wipe and massage the inside of your dog's ear. This will gently ... more >>

Know your dog's habits. Do they normally limp? Are they normally slow? What does their normal gait look like? If lameness happens or pain in one of the limbs, get a history of the events that happened from someone who was watching (or should ... more >>

Consider your dog's weight.If your dog is carrying around a few extra pounds, be judicious in your selection of snacks. Avoid high calorie, high fat dog cookies. Instead consider offering your dog some natural treats such as raw vegetables or ... more >>

Treat dry skin in dogs: Assess your dog's grooming routine.If you're using a harsh shampoo on your dog's skin, it may be stripping the skin surface of essentials oils and aggravating your dog's dry skin. Choose an all natural dog shampoo with ... more >>

Give your older dog a good massage. Feel for any lumps under the skin or any swollen joints or swollen areas, which can be an early symptom of cancer. Look for asymmetrical swelling in your senior ... more >>

Pour colloidal silver water into plastic spray bottle. Stalk dog with doggy treats in hand, spray bottle held behind your back. When dog is facing you, ... more >>

Before anything else, never hit, throw, or otherwise molest the dog.They have great memories. Also, be sensitive to the fact that the dog might be scared of loud music, TV, or children. If you are nice and gentle to the dog, it’s more likely to ... more >>

How to be friend and master of your dog Be aware that dogs are pack animals, and as such either expect to be dominant or fight for it. Your dog should think of you as its 'alpha' (top) dog, even though it may be alpha to its pack (or doggie ... more >>

If your dog is a small or tiny dog...He/she should be eating a puppy food until he is 9 months oldHe/She should start on adult food when he is just over a year old and can continue on with this. ... more >>

Make a list of the dog daycare businesses in your area. Call each of them and ask prices and hours of operation. Also ask if you can drop in to ask a few more questions and observe the dogs playing. ... more >>

Help your older dog with access to the "potty" area. Older dogs may be in pain and unable to travel the stairs comfortably. Put in a ramp to help your dog access the "potty" area more easily, and you'll use less diapers. ... more >>

Gather up a tennis ball or two on laundry day. It may look clean, but if the dog has played ball that ball is covered in dog spit. Wash all used tennis balls because you do not ... more >>

Limit Your Dog's Exposure to Potential Triggers.If your dog has sensitive paws, which is not uncommon in older dogs, consider purchasing doggie boots for use during the winter months when your dog is exposed to frozen pavement and ice. Reevaluate ... more >>

Every interaction your dog has with your children is a chance for your dog to become more comfortable with them. Encourage your kids at least once a day to call the dog over, pet the dog gently, and give him a treat. Your dog may not want to ... more >>

How to Help Your Dog Adjust to Children Every interaction your dog has with your children is a chance for your dog to become more comfortable with them. Encourage your kids at least once a day to call the dog over, pet the dog gently, and give him ... more >>