Knowing the main diseases and health problems that our dog may have, will help us identify the symptoms in the event that it suffers from them and carry out early treatment with the help of your veterinaryn. Thus preventing your illness or problem from being more serious. Here you will find many informative articles where you can see everything related to the health and care of a dog.
But remember, in case of illness, it should always be your vet who makes a diagnosis and prescribes appropriate treatment, since each dog is different.
Calcium is one of the most important nutrients in the development of the dog, not only together with phosphorus, it constitutes most of the bone mass, that is to say the skeleton, but it is fundamental for the correct functioning of the nervous, muscular and hormonal system. There are many natural foods rich in calcium …
Those of us who are lucky enough to live with a dog know how important it is to maintain permanent contact with it, take care of it, feed it and of course pamper it. Physical contact with a dog creates a special bond of trust, which intensifies over time as long as we maintain contact …
The Bernese Mountain Dog is a beautiful breed dog of Montana, extremely versatile coming of the Swiss valleys. Also called Bouvier Bernois or just Bernese, It was used for centuries for the most varied tasks, from pastor of cattle up guard dog. Interestingly, it is the only one of the four Swiss breeds of dog …
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Surely you have noticed that your dog likes some things more than others and that coincidentally your friends’ dogs may not like them, this is because each dog is different, just like humans. The things dogs love can surprise us with their simplicity. From Dogsis we have compiled a series of things that all or …
Many people when they get home do so in fear of knowing what their dog has broken this time. A destructive dog can become a big problem for both its owner and its environment. Unknowingly they can bite a cable that causes a fire, they can cause a break in a pipe or an endless …
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Beyond being bothersome, the bites of these insects can put our dogs’ health at serious risk. Therefore, it is important to know well what are the main diseases that mosquitoes transmit to dogs. So you can take some precautions, especially if the dog spends a lot of time in the field or near areas with …
Surely on more than one occasion you have seen how the hair on the back of your dog has stood on end, from the neck to the tail, forming a crest that covers almost the entire upper body. Some dogs bristle their hair a little and others a lot, depending on each dog and of …
Dogs are brave, protective and loyal, but just like humans, they also feel emotions, some good like happiness and others not so good, like fear. Knowing how to identify the signs of fear in dogs is essential to prevent them from suffering and to prevent attacks, since a frightened dog is an unpredictable dog. I …
The Chongqing is a dog from Asia with a physical appearance that reminds us of the Bulldog. Although it was used for centuries as a hunting dog, today it is more popular as a guardian or companion dog. Loving and loyal to his family, he can be somewhat stubborn and even aggressive towards strangers due …
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Surely on more than one occasion you have thrown a branch or a stone at your dog so that it can go looking for it, as if it were the most innocent game in the world. It is a bad habit that all or almost all of us have committed, since the ideal is to …
Surely you have already realized that not all dog poops are the same, not only because of their size or consistency but also because of their color. Even our dog’s feces can vary in color or texture, depending on various factors that we are going to analyze. The color of a dog’s poop can give …
Most of the dog breeds that exist on the planet do not tend to lift their ears, but simply by genetics keep their ears bent or simply drooping by their own weight. However, some races like the German shepherd, the Border Collie, the Yorkshire, the Husky or the Podencos among so many, if they raise …
It is completely normal for a dog to be afraid of rockets, firecrackers, or general fireworks due to the loud noise they cause. Dogs do not know that these are celebratory products that humans use for fun, they are simply frightened by the noise they cause. That is why from Dogsis we are going to …
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Surely you have heard on more than one occasion how beneficial it can be for our four-legged furry, to give him occasionally seaweed, tofu, brewer’s yeast or even dog oatmeal in small amounts. The truth is that it is a very natural and beneficial nutritional supplement, at the same time inexpensive and easy to prepare. …
The tail is possibly the most expressive part of our dog, it can indicate its state of mind if we interpret its meaning correctly. It also helps them to relate to other dogs, through their own body language. Do you already know why dogs shake their tails, raise them or hide them? We will review …
Surely on more than one occasion you have come across a good row of the famous pine processionary caterpillar, since it is very common throughout the Iberian Peninsula. It is potentially dangerous for people and certain animals, like dogs, due to its more than half a million “filaments” or “hairs” that cover it. Knowing what …
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Osteoarthritis is a disease that affects all animals, including dogs and of course also humans. Osteoarthritis in dogs consists of the wear and tear of the cartilage between the bones, which act as protectors, preventing the bones from rubbing against each other. Due to certain factors that we will explain below, it is possible that …
Our little furry ones are endearing, fun and certainly are also part of our family. But that does not mean that they are not a walking hair factory, which can leave from a blanket of hairs on the floor of the entire house to thousands of hairs stuck to the sofa in our clothes. But …
Dogs can suffer from urinary tract problems. Repeated urination of too little amount is often the first symptom, which can lead to serious health problems if left untreated. If you want to know more about this very common problem in dogs, we explain what its symptoms are and how to treat it. Index of contents …
Although we are not aware of this, the simple fact that our dog urinates in bed is not only a health problem, but it can also lead to a serious behavior problem. Dogs are unpredictable life companions, one day they can start doing things as strange as peeing in their bed or worse, in ours, …
Are dog biscuits a healthy food? This question has a simple answer, some yes and others rather not. As with human cookies, some are made industrially with inexpensive and little recommended products, while other cookies are artisan and made with completely natural products. There are very healthy and recommended dog biscuits, which are made only …
With the arrival of summer and high temperatures, it is completely normal to see our dog a little overheated, or quite depending on the area where we live. Leaving clean and fresh water always at your disposal is obviously mandatory, but … What if we also give you something tasty and refreshing to withstand the …
When a dog has skin problems such as irritations or hives, has frequent vomiting and / or diarrhea, itching, or constant infections like otitis, it is most likely suffering from a continued food allergy. Something that we can solve with a good hypoallergenic feed in your diet. But how do you know which is a …
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The most developed sense in a dog is smell, which is thousands of times more sensitive in dogs than in humans. This is an incredible virtue but also a punishment sometimes, when it comes to sniffing out some of the smells that dogs cannot bear. We must not forget that even the part of your …
We all have our Achilles’ heel and the Shar Pei’s is undoubtedly its skin. The characteristics of this breed make it prone to skin problems such as canine dermatitis. Learn how to detect its main symptoms and take note of some tips to treat and prevent this condition. We advance something to you: the feeding …
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