As a dog owner, you can confirm that your furry friend will sometimes exhibit weird behavior. Amidst their everyday activities like playing, cuddling, or giving endless wet kisses, your canine friend can sometimes do things that do not make sense — at least to you. Since dogs cannot verbally communicate, they try sending a message across […]
Puppy Vaccines
Laws in the state of Iowa and nationwide show that puppies must be at least eight weeks old and have two rounds of distemper and parvo prior to being able to enter facilities. They should have vet proof, must have rabies vaccination by 16 weeks, and must be spayed or neutered by six months to […]
Bloat: What Is It and How Does the Club Prevent It From Happening
Keeping your pets happy and healthy means staying on the lookout for serious health conditions. Bloat is an often overlooked health problem that affects many dogs. Also referred to as Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus, or GDV, this serious condition needs quick medical attention. Keep reading to learn more. What You Need To Know About Bloat This gastric condition […]
How To Detect if Your Dog Is Dehydrated
Dehydration can occur in dogs when they lose more fluids from their bodies than what they drink in water or liquids. Sufficient water is needed for all bodily functions, including temperature regulation and aiding in digestion, to name a few. Doggy Dehydration Symptoms Several signs can point to you realizing that your furry friend is dehydrated. He […]
Stress Colitis, Stress Diarrhea, Blood in Stool—Why Does It Happen, and What Can Be Done?
Dogs in stressful situations, which includes good and bad stress, can get stress diarrhea and experience blood in their stool. Why does this happen? If it does, what should you do? Here’s what you need to know. What is colitis? Colitis is inflammation of the large intestine. This condition is also referred to as large […]