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

Dog suffer from arthritis just like humans do.  It is a disease that can cause severe mobility problems in your beloved pet.  Some dog breeds are predisposed to having canine arthritis compared to others.  Large breeds are more prone to develop this condition compared to others.

Small breeds can also develop this condition, depending on their genetic make-up.  Depending on your dog’s condition and type of arthritis, your dog may start to show signs of arthritis as late as 10 years or as early as 4 years. Read the full article

Watching a dog have a seizure can be pretty alarming for many pet owners.  Having your pet go on a daze and not responding to any calls for attention while twitching and drooling excessively can be really traumatic and dangerous if you don’t know what to do.

Seizures are caused by a neurological disturbance in the brain.  These disturbances can cause a loss of consciousness on your dog, and can proceed to sending off series of uncontrolled electrical impulses from the brain to several parts of the body, particularly the limbs and facial muscles.  An attack can be quite disturbing and definitely exhausting for your pet. Read the full article