Dogs

Considering a new pet? Learn about the German Pinscher: Background, vitals, personality and facts.

Is your dog eating less? Calcium could be to blame. Hypercalcemia signs, symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis.

As pet parents, we want our pets to live the longest, happiest and healthiest lives possible with us. Regular checkups are an essential part of keeping any pet healthy. In fact, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association's preventive care guidelines say that dogs and cats should visit the veterinarian at least annually, and in many cases, more frequent healthy-pet checkups should happen more often than that. Learn more about the importance of bringing your pet to the veterinarian for checkups here, as well as some surprising things that may signal a visit to the veterinarian is in order.

Congratulations! Together, you and your veterinarian have decided that immunotherapy may be right for your pet. Immunotherapy is the only way to change the long-term course of atopic dermatitis and, unlike many other allergy treatments, it’s been shown to have no long-term side effects.

Immunotherapy works gradually over time. It’s important to monitor how your pet is feeling so you and your vet can work together to continue to manage your pet’s itch. In the meantime, we’ve included information and resources to help you and your pet succeed with treatment:

Entlebucher Mountain Dog background, vitals, personality and tips.

All about the Clumber Spaniel. Read this before you adopt a new dog.

Do you have a growing dog? Soreness isn't normal.

Amputation is no small thing and for Xena, it involved sacrificing the entire leg. Leaving part of a limb is not recommended in pets because of the concern for sores if they use the stump for balance or to get up.

While uncommon, intussusception is a gastrointestinal problem that can be fatal if left untreated.