Dogs sometimes have a bad habit of putting anything they find inside their mouths. Actually, let me correct that statement, dogs always seem to find a way to put objects in their mouth that do not belong there! They tend to pick up all types of stuff, ranging from balls to rocks, small toys [...]

The most common of all accidents involving dogs is the one in which the dog is struck by a car. To help you prepare as best possible should, you run into this type of scenario with a hurt canine, please read along and take notes of the following steps. And please, take these steps to [...]

It happens every day – a dog is crossing a street or busy intersection and becomes the target of thousands of pounds of crushing steel – injuring the poor animal to the brink of death.
If you ever have the unfortunate experience of bearing witness to this trauma, it is important to have a basic understanding [...]

When a dog goes into shock, what stimulants are safe to give the animal? What exactly should you do in this situation? Life or death is waiting on your decision…
Before going into the differences of professional opinion on these very important questions, note the following basic guidelines:
A) If the dog is conscious then administer sweetened, [...]

Your dog can easily go into a state of shock, caused by any amount of pain, toxin, or injury. And when it comes to the treatment of shock, veterinarians are not in full agreement as to the term “treat for shock.”
One side states that treating for canine shock includes the administration of intravenous fluids, oxygen, [...]

I’ll never forget my very first dog. Her name was Scarlet and she was the most well-behaved Golden Retriever anyone has ever seen. Loving, kind, playful and obedient - Scarlet was supposed to last forever – at least in my young mind.
But my worst nightmare happened as I never expected to see her lying in [...]

First aid for dogs is important for a dog owner to learn, as it could even save your dog’s life at some point. But, it is also important for maintaining your dog’s health in those times when he or she gets scraped up due to curiosity and, even more so, when your dog sustains and [...]

One of the most dangerous things that could happen is when someone stops breathing. The truth to this is undisputable and even rather obvious for anyone reading it, but interestingly this is something that dog owners rarely think about in relation to their dog. What would you do if your dog stopped breathing? Or, even [...]