Mange: Not just a concern for strays
The skin condition known as mange is often assumed to be only found on stray or neglected dogs. However, mange can happen to any dog, even the ones in loving homes who are well cared for. The most common cases of mange seen in dogs are sarcoptic mange, which is also...
What to know about cherry eye and when to call your vet
While it may look very scary to see a red lump protruding from your dog’s eye, try not to panic — it is probably not a veterinary emergency. Nictitating occurs when a dog’s third eyelid prolapses and bulges from the eye. Since it resembles a cherry popping out, it is...
Meet the breed: The Rottweiler
In the world of purebred dogs, the term “purpose-bred dog” refers to dogs that were originally bred for a distinct purpose. While those specific purposes may not still exist in today’s modern society, the dogs retain their original traits that make them their...
How to keep your dog from howling this Halloween
Even the best-behaved dogs can become unhinged on Halloween. Suddenly, their home is being visited by an endless stream of strangers dressed up weird, or they are being forced to wear an odd outfit and to walk politely in a mass of people that are all just as excited...
