It is estimated that approximately one in 10 dogs suffers from skin problems. Scratching, rubbing, chewing, biting, and licking of the skin and fur will make your dog’s life a misery. It is a sign that there is an underlying problem that needs treatment. There are medications which your vet can prescribe which will suppress [...]

If your precious pet is expecting puppies, then you should start to prepare her for motherhood. A couple of weeks before your dog gives birth, make sure that you give the expectant mother a place where she can lie down and put her puppies in. You can secure a whelping huge box with lots [...]

Heartworm infection is a very deadly disease for dogs. Although there are a lot of effective preventive medications that are available and easy to use, there are still lots of dogs who can be infected of this fatal disease. If your dog is already suffering from this disease, it is important for you to understand [...]

Heartworms in dogs can only be passed on by an infected mosquito. That is why the best prevention with this kind of disease is to make sure that your home and backyard is always clean to reduce your dog’s exposure to mosquitos. Aside from maintaining a clean and tidy place, there are also other ways [...]

Heartworms are classified as a kind of worm similar to roundworms. In fact, they look a bit like roundworms. Adult heartworms in the heart of an infected animal lay very tiny larvae called microfilariae, which then live in the bloodstream. These microfilariae enter a mosquito when it sucks blood from an infected animal. In two [...]