It may come to be a surprise to some people, but dogs can also have allergies just like humans. Similarly to us, the allergies are caused by many different reasons including, food, chemicals, and environmental factors. An allergic reaction is when your dog’s immune system starts to react negatively to a specific substance. Symptoms may range from mild to sever and can be internal or external issues. It is important… Read More

Puppies often have intestinal worms and although they can become a major problem they are usually treated very easily if you catch them early!  Worms are so common that all puppies should be given a deworming medicine on a set schedule as standard practice.    Even when following a deworming protocol your dog can still be infected with worms.  Some common signs are: Diarrhea Bloody Stool Worms in Stool Worms in… Read More

Kennel Cough is a common ailment that affects many dogs, but it is more common in puppies or dogs with compromised immune systems. Kennel Cough is just a generic name for a common respitory infection that dogs can get and is often associated with kennels.  It is quite contagious but it generally isn’t very serious. Common symptoms of Kennel Cough are a dry hacking cough, hacking up spittle, lethary (add… Read More