Acne is a skin condition that develops due to the clogging of hair follicles that can lead to an inflammatory response. Dogs may get exposed to a range of skin issues, like eczema, allergy, and dermatitis. But can dogs also get acne?
Category: Health and wellness
The pancreas is a vital organ that is located in the abdominal cavity in close proximity to the dog’s stomach, liver, and small intestine. The pancreas has two main physiological roles: the release of enzymes to aid in digestion and to release hormones that regulate blood sugar. However, certain dietary factors, infection, and toxicity can lead to a condition called pancreatitis. But what is pancreatitis?
Sucralose is an artificial sweetener used in baking products and beverages. Dogs are inquisitive by nature and love to taste food products that are commonly found at home. However, sometimes accidental ingestion of some of these products can cause severe health-related complications. So, to keep them safe, it’s important to know which products are safe and which aren’t. With that in mind, is sucralose safe for dogs?
Since dogs’ ears can easily accumulate dirt, and this can result in problems such as irritation or infection, it is really important that owners perform regular ear cleanings for them. Choosing the right ear cleaner from the pet store can be difficult, but you can save yourself this trouble by simply mixing alcohol and white vinegar at home. But how can you do the mixture correctly and safely? How many parts alcohol to parts white vinegar for dog ear cleaner? Let me show it to you!
I know, I know… There are a lot of movies that show that classical scene of a person sharing their ice cream with their beloved dog, and they live happily ever after. And they always seem so happy and so beautiful on the screen that you probably wished you could do exactly the same thing with your dog. But is it ok to reproduce this scene in real life? In other words, can dogs eat ice cream?
You may not know what xylitol is, but if you consume sugarless products, you have probably already eaten it. This natural sweetener is used as a sugar substitute in lots of products. But since we have four-legged friends that love to beg for anything that is in our hands and sometimes steal things they are not supposed to, it is important to know: is xylitol safe for dogs?
The pandemic has proven the benefits of vaccinations. They help reduce the symptoms of otherwise deadly diseases. Dogs get sick, just like we do. So, you may be wondering, should I get vaccinations for my dog?
With the internet’s recent obsession with chubby animals, we are bombarded with posts featuring rotund cats and dogs. With all this imagery, it can be difficult for many owners to recognize the difference between a healthy weight and obesity in their own pets. As a responsible owner, one of the questions you should be asking yourself is, “How do I tell if my dog is obese?”
Essential oils smell great and have been shown to provide many amazing health benefits for humans. They can also be found in many everyday products that we use. But not all human products are suitable for dogs, and many can cause serious health problems. So, are essential oils toxic to dogs?
Allergies are becoming a more commonly diagnosed health problem in many dogs. An allergic reaction can be harder to detect and treat in fluffier breeds like the Samoyed because of their dense fur coat. Identifying the triggers for your dog’s allergic response can help avoid a reaction. So you may wonder, are Samoyeds allergic to anything?
