Each dog owner naturally would want to care for their dog and would want to know the moment their dog is feeling uncomfortable, pain or distress in order to help them get better.

Unfortunately, dogs are not able to tell us outright that they are feeling something painful, so it is up to dog owners to observe and decipher their body language.  Generally, dogs who are in pain would exhibit the following conditions: Read the full article

Dogs can also experience constipation.  Your dog’s bowel condition can be dependent on what he eats or does not eat.  These signs can be seen in your dog if he is constipated:

• Straining during bowel movements
• Distended stomach
• Yelping during defecation
• Reluctance to defecate
• Loss of appetite
• Increased frequency of bowel movement but with small or scant amount of stool

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Unlike cats, dogs do not know how to trim their nails manually.  Your dog’s nails can go very long, and will require some trimming every now and then to prevent them from getting snagged on the carpet or scratching your hardwood floor.

Get to know your dog’s nail anatomy first before you proceed on grooming.  Unlike human nails, it has an extension of blood vessels in a part called the quick.  This nail part also has nerve endings.  Cutting through this part will cause bleeding and pain, so be very careful. Read the full article

A dog’s teeth need to be taken care of the same way a human teeth needs dental attention.  Dental problems in dogs can arise from lack of care.  Dental problems include peritonitis, cavities, abscess, and gingivitis.  These dental problems can be easily avoided through daily dental care.

To start with dental care, it is important that you not sit down with your dog and have a go at it in one shot.  This can only lead to a huge struggle that can end up with your dog resenting each tooth brushing session.  Or worse, you might get bitten in the process. Remember that you are in very, VERY close proximity with your dog’s mouth and huge danger of getting bitten if you don’t do this process right. Read the full article

One of the ear problems experienced by dogs is build up of ear wax.  It needs to be addressed for most ear infections often start with accumulation of ear wax.  Ear wax problems are often seen in dog breeds that have long, hairy, or floppy ears. Read the full article