Your vet may recommend some medication to help your pet feel better and more comfortable during the summer. There are lots of different treatment options available, from tablets to skin supplements to medicated shampoos, and your vet will work with you and your pet to find the best combination for...Read More
What can I do if my dog gives me allergies?
If you have severe pet allergies, symptoms may appear within 30 minutes of encountering allergens. If you have mild pet allergies, symptoms may appear a few hours to a few days after encountering allergens. Reach out to a healthcare provider if you’re not sure whether your symptoms are from pet...Read More
What is the best thing to wash a dog with skin allergies?
Always use warm to slightly cool water to wet the entire coat. Warm/hot water may irritate some dogs with infected or inflamed skin. For dirty pets, use a maintenance shampoo to remove dirt and then apply medicated shampoo. Some shampoos require a specific contact time with the skin/lesion to get...Read More
How often should I bathe my dog if he's itchy?
If your dog has itchy skin, you may be concerned that water from a bath and shampoo, which can contain irritating detergents, will make itching worse. Sometimes this is a legitimate concern; frequent bathing with the wrong kind of products can lead to dry skin, cause allergic reactions, or irritate...Read More
How do you build up tolerance to dog allergies?
Treating the cause of your allergy with allergy immunotherapy can provide benefits beyond symptom relief. Immunotherapy works by slowly introducing your body to your offending allergens. Over time, doses increase until tolerance is built, usually taking three to five years. Provides broad tolerance. Arguably the biggest benefit for animal lovers...Read More
How easily can dogs get heat stroke?
It’s easy for our pets to overheat in warm weather. Unlike us, they can’t remove layers when it gets hot, and they don’t always have an option to move themselves to cooler places or avoid the sun. Animals are unable to cool down by sweating as humans do, so they...Read More
How to prevent heat stroke from getting worse?
If you notice signs and symptoms of heat stroke in yourself, you should call 911 or your local emergency service number immediately. But if you’re confused or you lose consciousness, you’ll need someone else to seek medical help for you. Normally, your body can get rid of excess heat —...Read More
Can dehydration cause heat stroke?
Heat stroke happens when excess heat overwhelms your body’s built-in system for cooling itself. You face a higher risk of heat stroke if you’re over age 65, pregnant, dehydrated, have a viral or bacterial infection or have cardiovascular disease. Conditions that limit your body’s ability to sweat — putting you...Read More
Will a dog with heat stroke drink water?
Panting can progress to distressed or noisy breathing as the heatstroke worsens, restlessness or agitation, pacing, seeking shade or water.
Offer them small sips of water, do not force them to drink.
Seeking shade or water is one of the signs of heatstroke in pets.
If it’s too hot to...Read More
Is 32 degrees too hot to walk my dog?
Most dogs are comfortable at temperatures between 15-25°C, but this is very much dependent on their age, breed, size, coat length, amount of exercise they're engaging in, health and fitness. Is it dangerous to walk your dog on a warm day? Yes, it can be, but it depends on how...Read More
What is the best dental brand for dogs?
The best dental chews for dogs have the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) seal of acceptance for safety, reduce plaque and/or tartar, don’t include trigger ingredients for any food sensitivities, are approved by the dog’s veterinarian to meet their specific dental health needs, and have the dog’s approval for texture,...Read More
Are dog dental wipes better than toothbrushes?
Toothbrushes are the most effective tool for cleaning your dog's teeth, especially if you have a larger breed with hard-to-reach teeth. Our Triple Headed Toothbrush lets you clean three surfaces of your dog's teeth simultaneously, making it more effective at removing plaque and tartar buildup. In general, it is best...Read More
Do vets recommend Greenies?
Many cat owners like this treat, since it comes in a few flavors and is great for cleaning teeth, as well as reducing existing tartar buildup on your cat’s treats. These treats have a natural formula with vitamins, minerals and taurine added to support nutrition. They are simply a way...Read More
What chews remove tartar buildup in dogs?
Chewing on treats supports your dog's dental health as the chew scrapes away plaque and tartar from your dog's teeth. The treat brushes along your dog's teeth, acting as a natural toothbrush. Olive Wood provides a strong chew for your dog to really sink their teeth into. As their teeth...Read More
How long does it take for Petlab dental powder to work?
A 28-Day study found ProBright® Advanced significantly reduced one of the most common odor causing compounds in dogs. In a 90-day clinical study, dogs taking ProBright® Advanced daily had a plaque index score that was 25% lower than the control group. A 29-day clinical study showed using Probiotic Chews daily...Read More