Canine Health » Joint Health For Dogs

  Bringing a new dog, puppy or adult, into your household is not a decision to make lightly. There are a number of things that you’ll need to consider, establish, and prepare beforehand in order to ensure a happy, healthy life with your new pet. Prepare to bring your new dog home by making sure to do the following: Talk To Your Household Whether you live with your spouse and children or with four unrelated roommates, it’s important to discuss it with everyone else living in your home before you bring home a new dog. Making sure everyone is aware of the change beforehand will allow you to identify any allergy problems in the house as well as how willing...

In some ways, dogs are even better companions than people: they love us unconditionally, they don’t criticize us when we make mistakes, and when we come home after being away, they act as if we literally hung the moon and stars. This doesn’t mean that dogs are low maintenance family members, however. There are a lot of health issues that can strike dogs without warning, so pet owners have to be proactive. In recent years, chondroitin for dogs has been in the media a lot, but how do you know if it’s right for your dog? Let’s go over the basics. Chondroitin is a natural compound derived from animal cartilage. It’s used in both humans and animals as a treatment...

Most dog owners think of themselves as parents. Dogs are our babies, and there’s nothing we wouldn’t do to make sure they’re happy and healthy. If we notice that our dog is exhibiting some of the signs of decreased joint health or osteoarthritis, the first thing we’re going to do is seek advice from the Internet and loved ones who also own dogs. Unfortunately, both of these sources are full of myths about dog joint care. It can be hard to separate the fact from fiction, so here are a few common myths that you can definitely ignore. Myth 1: Only Old Dogs Need To Worry About Arthritis Although it might be more common in senior dogs, arthritis and other...