About Dogs and dog health in Minnesota
You can shampoo your dog weekly, don’t let your dog outside, don’t let your dog play with other dogs (or worse, cats)… and your dog will still get fleas. If not taken care of straight away it can lead to a flea infestation inside your home. Working with dogs for so long, DDG knows what…
There has been a lot of debate recently over what types of food are best for dogs, commercial food versus homemade food, raw food, cooked food, etc. There are advantages and disadvantages associated with all of these diets, and in this article, we will cover the views on the raw food diet for your dog,…
Dog breath… when they’re pups, their breath is cute, doesnt smell bad and you don’t mind the puppy licking you. But when your dog is grown, this is when bad breath starts to take hold, especially if you don’t realize that dental hygiene is as important for their dogs as it is for you. Any…
The say everything with moderation, this includes what you feed your pets this summer. Sure, there are going to be barbecues, picnics and other family get-togethers where you’ll need to be mindful on the amount of food people will give your dog. But you also need to watch why kinds of foods they’ll be given…
Dogs can get heat stroke, especially if left in a parked car, or in a kennel without ventilation. We’re going to show you what to look for and what measures can be taken to prevent heat stroke. This is one of those topics we don’t enjoy writing about, but owners need to be reminded that…
Dogs, just like humans, can become unhealth from bad habits and not enough exercise. Dogs can also acquire diseases like diabetes, heart disease and gum diseases that cause dental problems and bad breath. Dogs can also, believe it or not, develop allergies triggering a sneezefest in your home. Dogs with allergies are not as uncommon…
Keeping your dog’s teeth clean is essential to not only having fresh breath but also a healthy body, as we’ll discover. You vet will tell you about the importance of oral hygiene because tooth and gum problems are common medical conditions seen in pets. If left unchecked, an unhealthy mouth can affect the liver, kidneys,…