Dog Guidance Blog

Leishmaniasis in Dogs By Frank Will Leishmaniasis in dogs is a zoonotic disease that is found worldwide, is considered an endemic, and for several years it was thought to be extremely rare in the United States. But there have now been reported cases of this deadly disease in over 21 states. A zoonotic disease is […]

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Glomerulonephritis in Dogs By Frank Will Glomerulonephritis in dogs results in an excessive loss of protein from your pets system that is discharged in their urine. It is a chronic, but not an acute, kidney disease and is a very difficult disease to properly identify simply because the spectrum of symptoms will very tremendously. Dogs […]

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Dog Cancer Treatment – Getting Reliable Information By Steven Eisen There is an overwhelming amount of information regarding cancer treatments, online and elsewhere. However, you will find little guidance on how to assess or integrate all this material, much of which is of questionable origin. You could devote hundreds of hours to research and still […]

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If a dog gets stung by bees, wasps and hornets, or bites from mosquitoes or other insects, these can not only be irritating and itchy, but painful as well. Although most stings or bites are not considered dangerous, you should keep an eye on it and if it doesn’t seem to get better in a […]

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Bladder infection is one of the most common problems in pets such as dogs and cats. This kind of infection may bring along with it a number of symptoms which may or may not be readily visible to the attention of the pet owner. As a result, most pets suffer from the infection long enough […]

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All pet owners know that an accident is unavoidable. It can happen to anyone’s beloved dog no matter how cautious we may be. Another danger may be diseases that can have irreversible effects on its health and life, such as a malignant tumor. When worse comes to worse, dog surgery will be needed. In some […]

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It is estimated that around 10% of dogs suffer from an exaggerated negative reaction to being left alone. This fearful response to being left alone is referred to as separation anxiety. We are not entirely sure as to why exactly separation anxiety occurs, but it does seem there is no single cause for it. Both […]

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It is important to look after your own teeth, but it is also important to look after your own dog’s teeth. Nancy explains below. Dog Dental Care – Why Your Dog’s Teeth Are Important Did you know that almost 80% of dogs have some sort of periodontal disease by the time they are three? This […]

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5 Tips to Make Cleaning Your Dog’s Ears Easier Cleaning your dog’s ears can be a very frustrating experience. But by changing how you do things you can make the whole experience at least a little more enjoyable for you and your dog. Dog’s are prone to a wide range of ear problems. In fact […]

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The number one tip for bathing your dog is this: do not bathe him too often. Once every two or three months is a good rule of thumb. A dog’s skin is very thin and excessive bathing will make him dry and itchy. If he gets too smelly, sprinkle some baking soda on his coat […]

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