When an older dog bites or scratches their skin surface, itching is the typical result, which eventually leads to abrasions - a common health affliction of older canines...

A dog's entire well being, health, happiness, and life span are all largely dependent upon their diet and what they eat on a daily basis...

There is much speculation among animal nutritionists as to the way protein affects dogs The dog is a meat eating machine and it is essential that he has a regular supply of high quality protein such as that found in animal tissue...

Does your dog scratch all the time Does he go on and on scratching...

UTI or urinary tract infection is very common both in humans and in dogs The symptoms of this disease in your pets are very much the same as it is in you...

A devoted dog owner does everything humanly possible to ensure their dogs hygiene However, one area that bewilders dog owners is how to brush my dogs teeth...

Feeding your dog goes beyond filling its dinner bowl You need to think about nutritional requirements, a balanced diet, hygiene and a healthy start...

Internal parasites can take several different forms and can affect the health of your dog or puppy The most common internal parasite found in dogs are worms...

A once a year visit to the vet is a must for a healthy dog During this annual visit your vet will check your dog's heart rate, overall body health, perform a fecal and blood check to diagnose parasites, and keep your dog up to date on vaccinations...

Research has indicated that higher levels of protein in your dog's diet could lead to kidney failure...

If you're a first-time dog owner, all the requirements of their care can seem overwhelming Just like first-time parents, you need to learn all the basics that go into bringing a new animal into your home...

Remember, Van Gogh Well, who can ever forget about those lovely sunflower he painted as an impressionist master...

A dog is called Man's best friend for a good reason Any dog owner will tell you that to own a dog is to love the dog...

Aggressive temperaments in canines are usually the result of both genetics and the environment A dog's environment can trigger aggressive behavior, particularly if he has a propensity toward aggression...

1 Your veterinarian is one of the most important people in your dog's life...

Because every dog is unique, it's sometimes very difficult to determine what causes food-related allergies and what doesn't...