Valerian Root for the treatment of anxiety in dogs is gaining popularity according to published editorials. More and more citations are popping up from dog owners and indeed dog experts who have deployed the herb as part of a balanced treatment plan for dogs who suffer with anxiety issues. Dogs and Valerian Root: Overview Herbalists describe valerian as a dry,

So, you’d like to know how to stop your dog pulling on the lead? Glorious summer days. The sounds of birds tweeting. Beautiful scenery all around….all completely overshadowed by the hound from hell dragging you at a pace you didn’t choose, in fact at a pace you can barely keep up with! Taking the dog for a walk is supposed

For many dog owners struggling with their dog’s behavior, one of the last places they investigate when trying to solve the problem is their dog’s food. The link between how dog’s behave and the food they eat is exceptionally close. In fact, the exact same is true of us. Think about it this way; if you were eating a diet

Humans and dogs share many illnesses and ailments. On the question of whether dogs can get Chrons disease – which is condition that affects the bowel – the conclusion is yes. Symptoms of Chrons Disease in Dogs The symptoms to look out for include regular loose stool, watery diarrhea and a common urgency from the dog in needing to defecate.

Skin problems in dogs are often serious and can lead to distress and even premature death. Identifying the signs and symptoms of canine skin problems as well as early treatment options can make a huge difference to your dog’s happiness and health, according to Iain Booth, a veterinary surgeon and founder of the on-line pet medication website VetUK. He explains

Gum Disease in Dogs: A More Serious Problem Than First Glance Reveals Anyone who’s ever suffered with the stress and discomfort of toothache or problems with their gums will empathize with the poor dog who, after all, has only got his mouth as a means to pick things up, communicate, eat and even play – when all is not well

Hyperkinesis in dogs is rare. If you have a dog that appears to acting in what is common called a hyper-active way, the chances are it is NOT hyperkinesis. However, learning to understand more about this condition can help dog owners identify the signs and in this article we start out by looking at a case study where drugs were

Wow, it’s a real tricky decision all right. You decide to commission someone to draw or paint your beloved pooch and woe betide the man or woman who takes up that assignment and….gets it wrong! We all know what our dogs look like. But there is that undoubted intangible factor of ‘capturing their personality’. If you’re looking for a professional

Definitely and without question one of the bigger frustrations for the new puppy owner is the problem of chewing. Particularly destructive chewing (normal chewing of items that the puppy has been given is, of course, perfectly natural). So here is our 7 top tips to cure your puppy chewing nightmare! Puppies chew objects for a variety of reasons. Puppies chew

A question from one of our readers leads to what is quite literally a bitesized dog tip: Which breeds tend to have the greatest incidence of pyorrhea (bone degeneration), leading to loss of teeth? The two breeds with the most frequent incidence of periodontal disease according to vet reports are the Dachshund and Schnauzer. The host resistance factor seems to