Aural Hematoma in Dogs

Does your dog frequently scratch his ears? Does he constantly shake his head? Both these signs might have suggested you something is going wrong with the ear of your dog. The disease which commonly affects ears of dogs is known as aural hematoma. The term 'aural' stands for ear and 'hematoma' means a localized swelling filled with blood. When...

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Rashes on Dogs

If you have a dog, it's important that you know all about the various dog health problems they can suffer from, one of them being skin rashes. Rashes on dogs is a common health problem that many dogs suffer from. If proper care is taken and if the dogs are treated as soon as they start showing the symptoms of skin rashes, they will not suffer...

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Do's and Don'ts: The Etiquette of Chewing Gum

How To Navigate The World of Gum Chewing!Some do's and don'ts I'll be the first to admit that I am an avid gum chewer. Not everybody is, but there are some important (but surprisingly little known!) rules to follow once you become one. Here they are: DO chew gum after every big meal If you like chewing gum for the taste and fresh breath, make sure...

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Dog Skin Problems

With a pet dog, the most frequently reported problem is a skin or ear related health complication. Like humans, dogs are susceptible to various skin disorders, which may develop due to allergies, parasites, infection or as a referred symptom of other dog illnesses. As we frequently say, the skin is the mirror for the overall dog's health, whenever...

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How to Give a Puppy a Shot

It's not always feasible to take time out of your busy schedule in order to take your puppy to the vet for its regular shots. However, if you want your puppy to have a healthy and long life, these initial vaccinations are a must and cannot be postponed or ignored. Which is why, many dog lovers prefer giving their puppies the shot personally,...

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Breathing Problems in Dogs

Panting in dogs is very common, as it is the method for them to relax. But if you notice certain changes in the breathing pattern or excess panting, then your dog has some problem in the respiratory tract. Similar to humans, even dogs can have breathing problems. The reasons for breathing difficulties in dogs are several, from mild and acute...

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Easy Peanut Butter Dog Treat Recipes

If you have been looking for easy peanut butter dog treat recipes, that are quick to make with ingredients you most likely have at home, then check this one out. If you can, it is good to use natural or organic peanut butter so that you do not get the added salts and sugars, but if you dont have it, and your dog is healthy you can start with your...

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs (Canine IBD)

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in dogs is a disorder associated with the stomach and the large intestine (colon). IBD occurs when the immune system invades its own digestive organs. In this condition, the dog develops stomach and intestinal inflammation. This happens because certain inflammatory cells (white blood cells), penetrate into the...

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Lyme Disease Symptoms in Dogs

Dogs suffer from diseases that are more or less similar to humans. Obesity, arthritis, heart diseases that affect a Homo sapiens also trouble our canine friends. One of the disease that affect man and dogs is the Lyme disease. Dogs get infected with Lyme disease through deer ticks who are carriers of the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. These...

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Who Is Michael R. Taylor?

Michael R. Taylor, Deputy Commissioner of The Food and Drug Adminstration. Credit: http://www.fda.gov/aboutfda/centersoffices/officeoffoods/ucm196721.htm Michael Taylor - A Lawyer, A Lobbyist, A Corporate Shill.According to the FDA's own website, the lawyer named Michael Taylor's duties include ensuring that food labels contain clear and accurate...

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How to Cure a Hangover

Unfortunately when it comes to drinking, a great night is usually followed up by a miserable morning. A typical article giving advice on how to cure a hangover often says "drink less," "alternate water and drinks," or "eat while or before drinking." Well if you had done all that you wouldn't be searching for a how to fix a hangover. While yes,...

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Dogwood Tree Care

Dogwoods are deciduous woody plants that belong to the genus Cornus, which contains almost 30 to 50 species of shrubs and trees. Some of them are perennial, while others are evergreen trees. Dogwood trees, especially the flowering dogwoods are the favorite ornamental plants for landscaping and gardening, because of their unique branching structure...

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Dermatitis in Dogs

Unhygienic surrounding is the most common reason for skin infections in dogs. Dermatitis can be caused by bacterial or fungal infection. It can also get triggered due to some dog allergies. Some dogs that suffer from dermatitis have been detected with endocrine and metabolic disorders as well as various nutritional deficiencies. Dermatitis...

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Meningitis Symptoms in Dogs

Usually, meningitis in canines may be a result of a bacterial infection (staph being a common causal pathogen). The same may also result from viral, fungal or parasitic infection. However, another type of meningitis known as steroid responsive meningitis (SRM) is becoming increasingly common in most dog breeds. Experts are not sure about what...

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Animals: Their mind, heart and soul

THE MIND, HEART AND SOUL OF ANIMALS By: J. Marlando Introduction In most of world history and I am convinced in prehistory as well, it has been thought that animals are thinking, feeling and spiritually imbued creatures. Then around three hundred plus years ago Rene Descartes,the philosopher and mathematician came along to announce that only humans...

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How-To Make A Vodka Red Bull

Vodka Red Bull is a alcoholic beverage that has become extremely popular in the last few years. The popularity is most likely due to the fact that a can of Red Bull contains just shy of 80mg of caffeine which counteracts the alcohol and helps keep you awake. Warnings that alcohol and caffeine are not the healthiest mix has had no affect on the market...

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Siberian Hamster 101

What is a Siberian hamster The Siberian hamster can refer to either the Winter White Russian dwarf hamster (Phodopus sungorus)or the Campbell's dwarf hamster (Phodopus campbelli). Both hamsters are around 3 to 4 inches long although the Campbell's is slightly larger than the Winter White.Both Siberian hamsters belong to the same genus and are highly...

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