Posted on July 30, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
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 July 29, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
After the ancestor of modern dog breeds began and dog health began to be researched, a single genetic mutation was found in the evolution of short-legged breeds like dachshunds, corgis, or basset hounds. This gene has caused their stubby and curved legs—very distinct from the genes in the popular toy breeds like Chihuahuas or Shih [...]
Posted on June 24, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
Human MRSA has now been found not only in humans but also in family pets and domesticated animals, according to the latest scientific studies. Recent clinical studies are showing through documentation that community-associated MRSA epidemics are spreading in the United States and moving into Canada. The MRSA studies involve areas in high school sports, professional [...]
Posted on June 20, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
Routine care coverage for dogs involve regular check-ups at least twice a year. This type of care for dogs through the a lot of the majority of dog health insurance programs is typically not offered to policyholders, unless the company offers a special “rider” or “add-on” at higher rates. Mandatory visits to the vet include [...]
Posted on June 08, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
Top dog diseases – signs and symptoms – refer to dogs spreading a wide variety of germs that are capable of making us very ill, with some people catching more diseases than others. If a person owns a dog and is concerned about the dog’s health, to recognize the signs and symptoms of dog diseases [...]
Posted on June 06, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
Symptoms of heat stroke in dogs, a body temperature over 104 degrees, are not only deadly but can cause brain damage if it is left untreated–providing the dog lives. Additionally, a dog who has developed heat stroke is much more apt to get it again and again the remainder of their life. Particularly dangerous in [...]
Posted on June 05, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
The health problems of the English Bulldog have done nothing to erase the popularity and recent comeback of this breed in the United States and in AKC society after 70 years, according to Lisa Peterson, AKC spokesperson. Placing 8th in the American Kennel Club list of most famous canines, she states that the “docile and [...]
Posted on June 03, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
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 20, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
How a dog survives successfully in the wild is to not be ill or hide from view any signs of their weakness or illness. This is because a weakened or ill wild animal is considered food bait for approaching predators, keeping the food chain going for those who are stronger and more agile.
Posted on May 19, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
Exercising the dog when you are not at home is pretty impossible, unless as a dog owner you have come up with some pretty unique ideas. To help you out, we have gathered a few ideas for you to conquer the battle of the bulge for you and/or your dog! *JERRY PLAYING WITH HIS TENNIS [...]
Posted on May 14, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
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Posted on May 14, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
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 [...]
Posted on May 13, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
When the subject comes up regarding service dogs and autistic children, we have a tendency to think of physically challenged adults and how the specially trained dogs help them. A different situation, the service dogs who are trained at North Star Foundation to work with autistic children need to be focused since the dog’s early [...]
Posted on April 30, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
Typically, the spreading of the virus from animals to humans has been exemplified with the recent years of avian bird flu, SARS, and now the swine flu. But where at one time the virus could eventually become extinct and run itself out through small local communities, the overpopulation of earth combined with massive global travel [...]
