Posted on May 17, 2010 by Nancy Houser

There are all kinds of dog grooming options for dog owners who don’t have the time to take care of a long-haired dog that sheds. I guess…well…buy a matching rug, trade him for a little hairless dog, or spend a little time dog grooming him yourself. Not that long-haired dogs are the only ones who [...]

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Nancy Houser

Dog health problems are on the rise as the public becomes more aware of current dog diseases due to the Internet and massive media coverage. With the economy still low, not everyone can afford to take their pet to the vet – many times waiting too long and spending more money in the long run. [...]

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Dog owners need to stay just as healthy as their animals in order to properly care for their pets. One of the cheapest ways to stay this way while also using natural preventive medicine is with honey and cinnamon. There are no citations on this article as it is general information on the Internet and [...]

Posted on August 09, 2009 by Nancy Houser

A local Nebraska dog groomer by the name of Peggy has sent us a wonderful rescue remedy she mixes up for her orphan rescues and animals who physically and mentally go down. Thank you, Peggy….maybe this will help pet owners whose tiny little pets go down when they first bring them home! one bottle of [...]

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Nancy Houser

There may always be a time when a pet owner will find their pet unconscious, not breathing, and with no pulse–a time when pet health becomes of immediate concern with very little time allowed. One of the first things a pet owner who practices natural therapy will do is use a fingernail, a needle, or [...]

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Nancy Houser

With touch one of the most universal forms of healing therapies in the world, the simple act of laying on of the hands and the more artistic form of animal acupuncture has become increasingly popular with pet owners. Orthodox vets and pet healthcare practitioners are quickly becoming trained in the use of acupuncture and pets. [...]

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Routine care coverage for dogs involve regular check-ups at least twice a year.Optimal routine care for dogs through the majority of dog health insurance programs is typically not offered to policyholders, unless through a special  “rider” or “add-on” at higher rates. Mandatory visits  to the vet include regular health check-ups, routine care, vaccinations, and worming [...]

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Symptoms of dogs who are afraid of storms demonstrate their signs in varying ways. Considered part of the noise phobia, dogs afraid of storms may also be afraid of gunshots, cars backfiring, fireworks, large trucks thundering by, or any other extremely loud noise. Some cases have demonstrated that a dog’s fear of storms may be [...]

Posted on June 03, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Blastomycosis in dogs is the parasite fungal organism “Blastomyces dermatitidis” that many times can be misdiagnosed in dogs, with approximately 65% of diagnosed dogs surviving. Considered a fungal disease in mammals, humans, horses, cats, ferrets, and dogs, it has been misdiagnosed in dogs as cancer, Lyme Disease, viral infections, and Valley Fever which causes many [...]

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Most people do not think of the many side effects and dangers of rabies shots in dogs, recognizing even less the symptoms of rabies shots problems in dogs. Unfortunately, they can be life threatening and dangerous to our family pets so knowing what they are may save your pet’s life. If your dog is showing [...]

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Nancy Houser

The most popular dog health problems of today vary between dog diseases, physical ailments, and injuries. Some are extremely serious and some not. We take them to the vet for treatment once we discover how sick they are, with the major types able to be treated with medications, surgery, alternative treatments, and physical therapy. Unless [...]

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Nancy Houser

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Posted on May 14, 2009 by Nancy Houser

In June to August 2007, a study was conducted by 26 pet therapy dog-handler teams which recently had its results on dog health problems published by Elsevier, S. Lefebvre and J.S. Weese from the University of Guelph in Canada. This study has found that MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and C. difficile may be transferred to [...]