Dogs that become afflicted with Valley Fever face an array of health problems that can persist for years or an entire lifetime. That’s why identifying the symptoms and getting treatment as early as possible is very important. Coccidioidomycosis, otherwise known as Valley Fever (and sometimes referred to as “California disease” or “Desert rheumatism”), is an…
We hope you never have to be in the situation where you find a dog trapped in a hot car. But if you do, it’s important to have a few tips in mind before pulling out the crowbar and smashing a vehicle’s window. Common sense is the place to start, and being forearmed with some…
A dog has been trained by his owner to look out for her oncoming panic attacks by detecting changes in her behavior and was filmed in action recently at an airport. Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Amber Oliver, from Massachusetts, taught her dog five-year-old, Oakley, to pick up on changes to her body temperature, breathing and…
We love seeing dogs perform amazing tricks and this one is definitely one of the funniest we’ve ever seen! This trick is called the “running bang” and Gracie the Dachshund does a pretty amazing. Watch as she puts on a performance and earns herself some well-deserved treats!
Potato-based pet foods may be causing heart disease in dogs, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) warned. The US government agency announced it is investigating a potential link between pet foods containing peas, lentils, potatoes and other legume seeds and instances of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs not typically vulnerable to the disease….
Looking for some tasty cold treats to share with your dog this summer? Professional chef Gemma Stafford of “Bold Bakers” wants to share three homemade frozen treat recipes that are perfect for the warm weather. Her frozen treats are all “doggie approved”, as they’ve all been tested by her rescue dog Waffles and he loves…
Ice cream may seem like a delicious treat to share with your dog, however, the cream (or milk) can cause them stomach upset and could cause gas, bloating, constipation and even diarrhea or vomiting. The icy treats also include sugar, which is not great for their teeth or their weight. That’s where these tasty alternatives…
The flight crew on a Jet Blue flight are being credited with saving the life of a French Bulldog having a hard time breathing. Michele and Steven Burt were on a Jet Blue flight Thursday from Florida to Massachusetts when they noticed something wrong with their French bulldog Darcy. Darcy’s tongue and gums had turned…
Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world and it affects dogs just as much as it does humans. Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium (borrelia burgdorferi) that is commonly transmitted to animal hosts by ticks. Deer ticks, Western black-legged ticks, Taiga ticks and Sheep ticks (Castor Bean ticks) are…
Homeless dog Scout has a problem – he couldn’t pee well. With such a narrow urethra he could only let out a little bit at a time and it just wasn’t normal. It’s Vet Ranch to the rescue as Dr. Matt sets to work on this dog’s weird problem.
Have you tried to give your dog a pill only to have him/her spit it out? It’s a pretty common occurrence, which is why veterinarian Dr. Burstyn and Cedric the dog want to show how to make it fun, easy and effective to give your dog a pill. Generally, Dr. Burstyn advises not to put…
A flatbed truck pulled up to the Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) with 20 animals who were in such terrible shape that the hearts of shelter staff broke at the sight. There were dogs, cats, sugar gliders, a snake and a turtle. All the animals were in horrendous shape, covered in feces and crammed…