As our pet dogs get older, things that were once second nature become more of an effort. And, thanks to the advances made in veterinary medicine and animal care, many dogs are living to a much older age. However, longer lives also increase the odds that they will suffer from degenerative joint disease or arthritis. As dogs age, the cartilage …
DNA tests are very popular these days for humans and lately, even for pets. These genetic tests are very similar for both humans and pets. Dog DNA test kits retrieve results similar to the human version. Dog DNA tests can let you know things such as your dog’s breed down to 1%. The results also give information on overall temperament, …
What is Prednisone or Prednisolone? Prednisone and prednisolone are corticosteroids that are prescribed for use in dogs and cats to treat the symptoms of various conditions. They are prescription medications. Therefore, they should only be given to a pet under a veterinarian’s care. These steroids treat the symptoms of inflammation from arthritis, Addison’s disease, severe allergies, and some autoimmune diseases. They reduce swelling, however, …
Just like in humans, chronic inflammation is a problem that can lead to health complications in our pets. While inflammatory immune responses are normal, chronic inflammation is not. Preventing chronic inflammation starting when your pet is young may help them live a longer and healthier life. There are many ways we can help our pet’s bodies fight off unnecessary inflammation, …
According to the Pet Obesity Prevention Organization, 56 percent of dogs and 60 percent of cats in the United States are overweight or obese. That is an alarmingly high number of pets at-risk of weight-related health issues. More than 100 million dogs and cats in the US are considered obese. Pet obesity is at an all-time high, and unfortunately, routine …
Dogs have twice the legs we do. However, despite this advantage, they still limp when they have an injury. A limping dog is the last thing we want to see. Often times lameness or limping happens gradually. And, seemingly without pain. But this can be deceiving. Dogs instinctively will hide their pain. Many times we do not know they even …
Dogs are a lot like us. Just like humans, a dog’s personality changes over time with age. A recent scientific study monitored the behavior of several hundred dogs. The resulting discovery is that a dog’s personality shares many similar characteristics to that of humans. Amongst the findings, older dogs are found to be less active or excitable in comparison to …
What is Collagen? Collagen is an ingredient with many health benefits. Collagen is one of the most common types of protein found in both humans and animals. It is present in skin, fur, tissues, ligaments, tendons, bones, and blood vessels. Since collagen is the most common structural protein in the body, supplementing it will stimulate its production, decrease joint pain, …
The hard truth is dogs and cats do not live as long as we do. The average life expectancy of a dog or cat is about 10-13 years. While some breeds live longer than others, there is no doubt humans outlive their pets. And, while it is sad to see a pet decline in health due to the diseases that …
We can easily access a range of over the counter (OTC) pain relief for a variety of our human pain issues. Acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (Aleve), and aspirin are some of the most common medications we use for pain relief. And, when your dog is in pain, it may be tempting to give them one of these medications. However, …
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