The love of pets is not restricted by country borders. People around the world consider their pets members of their families and would go to great lengths to give them a long and healthy life. A recent Worldcrunch article (republished … Continue reading
The following is a guest post provided to Trupanion from Bernice Spradlin. Bernice is an avid hiker and runner. She works at a gym in Brooklyn, New York, where she gets great inspiration for her freelance writing. In her off time, … Continue reading
Getting the flu shot has become a common measure many of us take to prevent the flu, but have you ever thought about your dog getting a flu shot? According to a recent ABC News article, there are many reasons … Continue reading
It is always sad when a pet suffers from any ailment but seizures may be one of the most disheartening. Watching your beloved pet have a seizure, which at the most intense has the pet thrashing wildly on the ground, is one of … Continue reading
The following guest post comes to us from Jennifer Febel. Jennifer works for Avivagen Animal Health as their Marketing and Communications associate. Prior to joining the Avivagen team, Jennifer spent 7 years working in and managing veterinary hospitals. You … Continue reading
The following is a guest post by Susan Wells. Susan is from insurance quotes, she writes on topics including health/car/life insurance, mortgage, real estate. Adopting a breed of dog that suits your lifestyle is important. Many dog hopefuls spend months … Continue reading
Hydrocephalus is the buildup of fluid on the brain. The pressure of the fluid pushes the brain up against the skull, damaging or destroying brain tissues. A dog can be born with this condition or can develop it later in life. There … Continue reading
Hot spots are painful, swollen patches of skin that form on a dog’s body that are actually warm to the touch. They can appear quite suddenly and worsen as the dog licks and chews the site. Hot spots can occur anywhere … Continue reading
Hypertrophic osteodystrophy, or HOD, is a bone disease that occurs in larger breed dogs. First symptoms are normally seen between the ages of two and seven months. This condition occurs when there is a decrease of blood flow to the joints, … Continue reading
Hip dysplasia is the abnormal growth or development of the hips. It is more common in large breed dogs such as Boxers, German Shepherds, and Labrador Retrievers, but can occur in all sizes and breeds of dogs (even mixed breeds) and even … Continue reading
