Healthy Dog for Life

There is no doubt pet owners would rather have their dog’s anal glands functioning properly than not. Yet, many dog owners spend a good amount of time and money dealing with this problem more than they’d like. Impacted anal glands is one of the most unpleasant canine health issues to deal with and it has the ability to lead to serious bacterial infections and abscesses if left unchecked. Impacted anal glands are largely a diet related issue as 70% of dogs with this problem subsist from a diet of canned food. Putting an end to blocked anal glands once and for all is as easy as ridding canned foods from canine companion’s diet. [Read more →]

If there is one thing that can wreak havoc on a yard or house, it’s dog urine. Frustrated dog owners routinely seek out products and home remedies that will do away with the garish yellow spots on their lawn and the smells in their carpet. One does not have to look hard to see there is a large market of these products to be had. However, when one product does not work desperate pet owners will spend their hard earned cash on yet another. The cycle is bound to go on and on unless and until a pet owner recognizes that stopping these problems must start with the source: their dog’s diet. [Read more →]

The vast number of pet products for itchy skin proves that excessive dog scratching is a health issue many pet owners tend to come up against. There is no doubt it can be heartbreaking to watch a canine companion who can seem to get no respite from itchy skin. That is why most pet owners will pull out the stops and try everything from oatmeal baths to natural shampoos and various homemade remedies in search of a permanent itchy skin solution. However, too many solutions are often short lived or don’t work at all. That is when both the dog and its owner find themselves sitting in their veterinarian’s office. [Read more →]

Proper dog coat care is an essential to the health and well being of our canine companions and it is quite important to never underestimate just how vital a role it plays no matter what the breed. Whether it’s long flowing hair or short stiff bristles, the coat of a dog works to regulate body temperature and serve as protection from the elements. A dog’s coat and skin is also a very reliable barometer for measuring its overall health. When problems with the coat occur, it is an indicator for pet owners that their dog’s system is seriously off balance. [Read more →]

In the canine population, dog asthma is an ailment that strikes across all lines regardless of age or breed.  When the airways become obstructed and start to spasm as they fill with mucous, the lack of oxygen coming into the lungs can undoubtedly have grave consequences. Feeling there is little else they can do, many dog owners resign themselves to spending hundreds if not thousands each year in vet visits and medications for asthmatic pets. Yet there is another option that is safe, natural and can have both dogs and their owners breathing much easier within a matter of weeks. [Read more →]

The trend to live healthier extends to finding natural remedies for dogs for a good number of pet owners. The massive dog food recalls of recent years inspired many pet owners to start seeking out safe and healthy alternative products with fewer chemicals and toxins known to be harmful to dogs. However, wading through a massive amount of contradictory misinformation left many understandably confused as to which products would actually be safe and effective. With so many product suppliers jumping on the bandwagon, it can be quite difficult to tell who is legitimate and who is looking to make a quick buck. [Read more →]

Well meaning pet owners spend millions on dog vitamins each year. In all reality, they may as well be flushing their hard earned dollars down the toilet. Whether it’s under instructions from a vet or just wanting to do whatever it takes to keep their pet healthy, vitamin manufacturers routinely take advantage of dedicated dog owners. The average pet owner often hears about how important proper nutrition is for their dog but rarely ever finds out exactly what that entails. This is because most are content to let their vet and vitamin manufacturers do their thinking for them. [Read more →]

These days, pet owners are commonly given two options for treating dog acne. They can apply topical ointments or creams or they can wait for the acne to go away by itself. While these two things may seem to help solve the problem, it is merely treating or ignoring symptoms of a much larger issue. When acne appears on the lips and chin of a young dog, it is an indicator that its hormone levels are off balance. This means there is likely other things out of balance in its system as well; which also likely means more problems with other illnesses in the future. [Read more →]

These days, many pet owners seek out dog healing in one form or another from their veterinarian’s office. However, a good number of dog owners find themselves in their vet’s office so much they feel like they are stuck in a revolving door. Since 1997, veterinarians have been hiking prices at more than twice the rate of inflation and 2009 estimates show that pet owners spent nearly 13 billion dollars in vet care alone. This is because the vast majority of pet owners have yet to learn the one thing that secures a low maintenance, long lived life of optimum health for their dog. [Read more →]

Just as with liver disease, there has been a rise in kidney disease in dogs that suspiciously coincides with the last 60 years of feeding commercial pet foods. The kidneys play a very vital role in the health and wellness of canines just as they do in humans. Without them, a dog cannot keep its blood clean by regulating chemical levels. Therefore, keeping the kidneys in good condition is a must in order for dogs to live a long and healthy life. Yet, slick advertising and propaganda has millions of pet owners unwittingly sabotaging their canine companion’s kidney health each and every day. [Read more →]