Your aging dog may not be as eager to chase that tennis ball or as quick to get up out of his doggy bed as he used to be, but there’s no doubt that he’s just as loving and loyal as he was in his puppy days. As caring pet owners, it’s hard to watch your sweet pooch slow down as he enters his golden years, but luckily there are Read More ...
Dogs have taste buds on the papillae of the tongue, but also on the palate and at the entrance of the oesophagus. Overall, the domestic dog has more than 1,700 of these taste buds (man has 9000). In order to be able to perceive taste, molecules have to be resolved in the saliva, which is why dogs have about four pairs of salivary glands. There are two types of saliva Read More ...
Fleas have been the cause of suffering and pain to dogs for centuries and they cannot protect themselves with out the help of man. Being a man’s best friend, a dog certainly deserves to have nothing but the very best in care and attention from the owner. There are countless ways by which dogs have been of service to man, both in defending the home of their owner or by Read More ...
Somebody once said that people can be divided into two categories: those who love dogs and those who don’t. Granted, that’s up for debate, but the fact is that most people who have a dog in their lives as a long-term ‘family member’ think of the dog as just that – part of the family – and that includes looking after their health. Veterinary care is expensive, but in most Read More ...
An important part in the grooming and care of a dog is the attention to be given to the nails. Cutting or clipping the nails too short could result in bleeding, pain and stress for the animal, as the blood vessels end in the nails. Care should also be taken that the quick of the nail is not cut. In dogs with white or clear nails, the quick is a Read More ...
Fleas, ticks and other allergies can cause itching and discomfort to dogs. These parasites feed off the blood of humans and animals and the bites are intensely itchy. There are a number of warning signs to look out for. The dog is constantly scratching, biting his skin or shaking his ears. When noticing incessant scratching it is important to deal with the situation as soon as possible as hot spots Read More ...
Mange is usually caused by microscopic mites that end up boring into skin of a dog and live just one or two millimeters deep. They then lay eggs that turn to larvae and then into adults who find their own mates and starting multiplying and the cycle just continues. The dog may end up a miserable mess and uncomfortable with itching but the big worry is infection. Mange can cause Read More ...
