Many can be easily confused when they first broach the subject of worms in dogs. Do a bit of research can you can have somewhat of an information overload. Some of this information will be important, some of it will not. Most don’t have time to do thorough worms in dogs research. There is enough […]
What is lymphangiectasia inflammation in Yorkies? Intestinal lymphangiectasia is a disease in which the intramucosal lymphatics of the small intestine of dogs become obstructed or malformed. A dog of any breed can be affected, but a genetic predisposition to lymphangiectasia has been observed in Yorkshire terriers. Lymphangiectasia is when the lymphatic vessels are dilated. Lymphatic […]
Is your dog going crazy with itching, scratching, biting, hot spots, secondary infections, illness from one of the most common Dog Health Problems – Pet Allergies? How miserable! Your dog is itching, scratching, biting or just plain sick from one of the widespread pet allergies. Yet traditional treatments carry a whole host of new problems. So […]
When adding a new pet to the family it is important to first take the dog to a trusted veterinarian who can give your new dog a thorough examination to determine if it has any medical conditions that need immediate attention. This is essential no matter where you have gotten your pet from. You really have […]
Commercial, processed dog food contain cheap ingredients, unhealthy fillers, unhealthy preservatives or poisonous chemicals. Many dog foods advertised as “preservative-free” do, in fact, contain preservatives. Manufacturers don’t have to list preservatives that they themselves did not add. Many preservatives make their way into dog food at rendering plants before the meat is even sent to the manufacturer. An […]
High quality dog foods should contain the following: Sources of protein, that are either whole fresh meats or single source meat meal such as chicken meal rather than poultry meal. I know they sound the same but they are not. Be wary of generic terms for meat.On packaged dog foods, a whole-meat source should be […]
The population of small dogs is increasing worldwide. Small dogs have always been popular in some countries. In response to this trend, some breeders are trying to create smaller and smaller varieties of the most popular breeds. The size of some breeds can be reduced in different ways but there are always drawbacks. What is […]
Intestinal lymphangiectasia is an uncommon disease in which the intramucosal lymphatics of the dog’s small intestine become obstructed or malformed. Normal drainage is obstructed in intestinal lymphangiectasia, causing intestinal lymph to spill into the intestines instead of being returned to the circulation. Lymph fluid is collected from tissues throughout the body and returned to the […]
