Dog Preventative & Other Health

There are a number of different health conditions that can affect dogs. Here's an extensive list of all the major dog diseases and symptoms.

This article addresses some curious eating habits of dogs, and asks, "How worried should I be?"

Whether caring for a puppy or an older canine, you want to ensure they're healthy and happy. This article will cover some common diseases that affect dogs and how you can treat them at home with tried and tested remedies.

Don't you just love those dog and cat breeds with the smooshed faces like Pugs and Persians? Although this very distinctive look might be cute, it can be the cause of breathing difficulties. Learn more about how to care for pets with shorter muzzles.

Dogs may be afflicted by the illness known as Vogt Koyanagi Harada syndrome. Due to this condition, images are not projected onto the retina, a layer of light-sensitive cells at the rear of the eye.

A lot of changes come with an aging dog. They aren't as spry as they once were and they need a different level of looking after. Here is some guidance to help you make your dog's golden years as bright as possible.

Fibrosarcoma is a form of cancer that is most commonly found in the skin and soft tissue of dogs and cats. Find out more here in order to better understand this particular form of cancer and what options are available.

We spend so much time worrying about our pets (or ourselves) being overweight, we forget that the other end of the spectrum is a major issue as well. If you're not sure if your cat or dog looks malnourished, here are a few things to look out for.

While we tend to stock our cupboards with foods we like, many of our favorite dishes contain ingredients that are bad for dogs. That means before you share anything, you should first know what might give your pet a bad reaction. This list will help you identify problem foods, so next time you feel like being generous, you can do so safely.

Like most dogs that were originally bred to be fighting dogs, the French Bulldog is now a great companion to many pet parents. Learn more about this breed's health concerns here.

Winter can be a brutal time of year for pets who enjoy spending time outdoors. Frostbite is not only painful, but potentially fatal as well. Here are some helpful tips on how to keep your pet safe during those cold months.

Here is a list of generic alternatives for some of the most popular pet medicines used by pet parents today. Use it to keep your pet healthy and happy.

Giardia is a species of parasite that can cause an intestinal infection when your pet drinks contaminated water, eats contaminated feces, or otherwise ingests the tiny organism. Read on to learn what symptoms to look out for and what treatments are available.

Glycogen storage disease is a genetic disorder that affects the ability of dogs to metabolize glycogen. Dogs with glycogen storage disease type 1 (GSD-1) have deficiencies in an enzyme called glycogen debranching enzyme (GDE).

How grain-free dog food is known to be linked with DCM in dogs, and how the issue will not necessarily affect your dog.

Greyhounds are a sensitive breed, bred for racing. Find out their particular health needs here.

A dog's pregnancy should last around 9 weeks. Here's what you should know about the health care she'll need.

Heartgard Plus and Heartgard for Dogs are two of the leading heartworm preventatives on the market. Although their names are similar, they actually have some key differences. Find out more here to help better decide which medication is the best for your dog.

Heartworm can be prevented with medication prescribed by your veterinarian, such as Heartgard Plus.

Heartworm symptoms can be subtle and tricky to detect. Learn more about heartworm symptoms here.

Early detection of heartworms can protect your dog from serious illness or worse. Read about heartworms in dogs and how to combat them at PetCareRx.

Dogs are very sensitive to cold weather as they have no natural body temperature control. The best way to keep your dog healthy and active during winters is by giving them regular exercise and food to stay healthy throughout the year. Here's our guide for keeping them healthy and safe during this year's colder season.

Hookworms are intestinal parasites that feed off of your pet's blood. Learn these 5 things to help keep these worms away from your pet.

Every dog is special and unique in their own way. However, albino dogs are in rare form, and require slightly different care. Find out all about albinism here.