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You know the feeling: Your hands start sweating and shaking, your heart is racing, and your breathing seems to get faster by the second. Yes, you're feeling nervous, and you do your best to calm yourself down. Just as humans can experience feelings of anxiousness, stress, and fear, so can...

Skin is the body's largest organ on humans and dogs alike, so it's no surprise that every now and again a skin rash might appear. While a rash might look alarming and cause instant panic, there's a good chance it's nothing too serious. Still, you want to know what's causing...

Nothing breaks your heart more than watching your pup suffer. Whether it's allergies, an upset stomach, or separation anxiety, these furry friends tug at your heartstrings. If your dog suffers from dog asthma, not only is it heartbreaking, it can also be life-threatening. But there are things you can do...

While runny noses for humans are usually nothing more than a mild discomfort, a dog runny nose can signal more serious problems. Sometimes, a runny nose is a symptom of an easy to treat issue such as seasonal allergies. Other times, it’s a sign of a condition that needs to...

Dogs can develop allergies just like their favorite two-legged humans. Their symptoms are similar to ours and include everything from sneezing and itching to watery eyes and irritated skin. Skin allergies are particularly worrisome as they can develop into more serious conditions, including bacterial infections, if your dog scratches too...

You wake up one morning and hear your pup coughing and wheezing. Your first instinct may be to panic, but in many cases, wheezing may be the result of treatable conditions such as allergies or a bacterial infection.  Wheezing is a condition that affects the respiratory tract and causes symptoms...

Itching, also known as pruritus, is a common skin disease in dogs. Dog itching symptoms include irritated skin, excessive rubbing and scratching, and even hair loss. For pet owners who deal with dog itching, it can be difficult to watch your pup suffer. Fortunately, there are many ways you can...

Itchiness, dandruff, and hair loss are common problems that plague dogs, yet there isn’t a single cause for these unpleasant symptoms. For example, allergies can cause skin and coat issues, but mites can also contribute to these less than desirable conditions.  When it comes to dog mites, there are different...

Do some quick online research and you'll learn about all sorts of parasitic worms that can harm your dog. Heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, tapeworms ... the list goes on. But one “worm" you may discover is not a worm at all: ringworm. The term "ringworm" describes two things. First, it...

For most dog parents, the endless cycle of vacuuming pet hair is nothing new. Some dogs shed year-round while others shed more profusely between seasons. It’s a common struggle to eliminate fur from your floors, furniture, and even your clothes. But if your dog is developing thinner hair or even...