July, 2011Archive

Why should you express a dog’s anal gland?

July 30th, 2011 | Uncategorized | Comments Off   

An important step in dog grooming and health care is making sure your dog’s anal glands are expressed on a regular basis. Every dog has two small glands just inside their anus, which produce a secretion that has a unique odor the dog uses for marking their territory and communicating with other animals. These glands [...]

How to determine and treat a dog with parvo?

July 28th, 2011 | Uncategorized | Comments Off   

Parvovirus, which is often shortened to “Parvo”, is a serious illness that inflicts the canine species. It usually strikes during the puppy years, but a dog of any age is susceptible. Dogs contract this disease through oral contact with a previously infected dogs feces. This contact does not have to be direct, as this virus [...]