Canine coronavirus is not the most well-known dog disease yet it’s more common than infectious diseases, such as Parvovirus and Distemper and has a worrying ability to magnify the severity of other diseases, writes Andrew Little, MCRVS, Veterinary Adviser, Fort Dodge Animal Health. Here’s an example. Parvovirus is serious and can sometimes prove fatal. But when coronavirus is also present,
Readers of the K9 Magazine Dogosaurus may well be benefiting from being able to label the odd behaviours that our dogs present. But labelling something is one thing, understanding the cause is another. Given that dogs and many other animals have magnificent talents that our human minds can’t fathom or perform, K9 Magazine believes that many dogs may indeed be
The eye, in dogs, as in all animals, is the most specialized of the sensory organs. As such, it is highly sensitive to trauma, infection and disease, both acquired and hereditary. Because dogs can’t tell their owners when they are suffering irritation or pain in their eyes, the eye is an often overlooked area of trouble. Many a devoted dog
What happens when your dog loses the ability to control his bowel movements? What do you do when you realise that your well-trained life companion who has been potty trained for years all of a sudden starts urinating and defecating all over the house? Well instead of punishing your dog and making matters worse, you may want to look into
Looking to shed a few pounds? Enjoy the prospect of working alongside a personal trainer with a wet nose and a waggy tail? Look no further for our top 20 fitness tips for you and your dog! 1) Doga! All the benefits of Yoga, suppleness, flexibility and muscle toning and dogs can join in too. Take your dog with you
Hip dysplasia in dogs is one of the more common joint health problems suffered by dogs of many different breeds and affecting animals of varying ages and activity levels. Hip dysplasia, when properly diagnosed, doesn’t mean the end of your dog’s active lifestyle but careful management and observing mobility factors is required. In this article we’ll examine the impact of
Seizures in Dogs: What’s The Outlook For a Dog Diagnosed With Canine Epilepsy? “He always looks for me when he feels an attack coming on. His eyes glaze over, he starts panting, and then the convulsions begin. I just sit on the floor and pet him and sweet talk him. There is nothing that I can do but let him
Gum Disease in Dogs: A More Serious Problem Than First Glance Reveals Anyone who’s ever suffered with the stress and discomfort of toothache or problems with their gums will empathize with the poor dog who, after all, has only got his mouth as a means to pick things up, communicate, eat and even play – when all is not well
