Neuropathic Pain in Dogs and Cats
Neuropathic pain is an abnormal painful response. It is caused by injury to or disease of the nerves, spinal cord or parts of the brain that are involved in receiving,
Kids and Dogs
Many parents mistakenly think a child-friendly dog means the dog should tolerate anything a child does. Although kids and dogs can, and often do, have great relationships, it may not
Keeping your Pet Healthy and Happy
What our pets want more than anything else is to be with us. While they are just one part of our lives, we are their entire lives. Young or old,
Kidney Transplants for Cats and Dogs
Kidney transplants are something everyone has heard of for people, but may not have considered possible for pets. In fact, while transplants are confined to specialized facilities with experienced surgeons,
Kennel Cough in Dogs
Kennel cough is an infectious bronchitis of dogs characterized by a harsh, hacking cough that most people describe as sounding like “something stuck in my dog’s throat.” This bronchitis may not
Jumping Up on People by Dogs
How many dogs have been relegated to back-yard living because they jump all over family and guests whenever anyone walks through the door? Then when someone goes out to visit
Jumping up by Dogs
Jumping on People 101 covered the long-term plan for working with a unruly attention-seeking jumper, but what if you encounter a friendly dog jumping on you right now? If your situation
Jerky Dog Treats from China may be Associated with Kidney Issues
The chicken jerky treats made in China have been associated with kidney disease for a few years. Ever since the association between these products and illness was made in 2007,
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
Hip dysplasia is a common condition of large breed dogs. Many dog owners have heard of it, but anyone owning a large breed dog or considering a large breed dog
House Soiling Causes and Solutions in Dogs
When a dog starts having housetraining accidents, it’s easy to believe the dog is acting out of anger or some other defiant motive. That is rarely the case. Let’s look