I asked Veterinarian Tom Watson to share his expertise on running with senior dogs.
Dog care
If your dog’s vet has recommended a dental cleaning for your dog and it’s something you may have difficulty affording, here are some questions to ask.
Instead of lecturing you on brushing your dog’s teeth, I thought I’d suggest a few alternatives to tooth brushing. These do not necessarily replace the benefits of daily brushing, but they are better than nothing.
Is spaying/neutering the healthiest choice for my dog? I never used to question the practice of spaying/neutering dogs and cats. My dog Ace was neutered before I adopted him, and I had my cats neutered because I thought that’s just what you’re supposed to do. I also knew it would likely decrease unwanted behaviors such …
How often do dogs really need Frontline or other flea and tick prevention products?
How often do dogs need heartworm protection? Do they really need to take HeartGard all year?
The whole idea is to make sure your dog is protected, but his system shouldn’t have to contend with vaccinations that are not necessary.
Are too many vaccinations bad for adult dogs?
This post goes over how to prevent ACL knee injuries in your dog and the treatment options for knee injuries in dogs.
Note: This is a guest post by Sean Green of PetCareEducation.com where you can find information on everything about dog care from training to grooming to nutrition. With the thousands of different dog food formulas available, it can be extremely difficult to choose the right type of dog food. A dietary trend for dogs increasing …