ARTICLES ON DOG HEALTH

Although it is still a widespread habit, a stone is not a suitable ‘toy’ for a dog. Sometimes we are in the park and in order to make our dog run and entertain himself, we throw him something we have at hand: stones or sticks. The dog can very easily get used to this routine, which can be extremely dangerous for his health.

The tennis ball is a very popular pet toy, yet it is one of the most dangerous accessories we can give our dog.

Allergies in dogs are a reaction of your dog's immune system to foreign substances. Just like allergic reactions in people. While it is relatively easy to diagnose an allergy in humans, it is often quite complicated in dogs, as there are many different types of allergies and the symptoms often overlap. It is therefore difficult to know which allergy they are actually suffering from.

Although it may seem an unimportant issue, the length of the nails is key to the health of our dog. A dog that does not naturally wear down its nails and has no one to take care of trimming them can suffer serious postural problems.

Whiskers are not extra long facial hairs, but have an entirely different purpose. Whiskers, also known as ‘vibrissae’, are the coarse hairs that surround the nose and jaw of dogs, and are also found over the eyes. To be exact, whiskers are specialised hairs that are attached to sensory nerves around the dog's face. Cats, rabbits, rats and many other animals also have whiskers.

Pyometra is an infectious disease caused by bacteria and characterised by the presence of pus inside the uterus.

Canine ehrlichiosis is a disease of dogs caused by bacteria of the genus Ehrlichia called Ehrlichia canis. It is transmitted by tick bites

The anal glands in dogs have a number of functions, from lubricating the rectum to giving it a unique identity. However, if they are not properly emptied, they can lead to serious and potentially troublesome health problems, such as infection or abscesses.