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Jan 6, 2025 | 
greatpetcare.com | Paula Fitzsimmons i |Rhiannon Koehler
Skip To According to vets, daily tooth brushing is the most important thing pet parents can do to help prevent periodontal disease in dogs. However, as many of us know first-hand, life (and uncooperative canines) can often get in the way. Here’s hope: If you’re facing the occasional skip day, dental treats for dogs could help you keep your dog’s oral health on track.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
greatpetcare.com | Paula Fitzsimmons i |Rhiannon Koehler
Skip To Learning that your dog has heart disease is the last thing any pet parent wants to hear from a veterinarian. While the news can feel overwhelming, don’t lose hope. With your vet’s guidance, there may be ways to help slow the progression of canine heart disease and, in some cases, even reverse it. (1) Often, these measures include feeding your pet a heart-healthy dog food diet.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
greatpetcare.com | Paula Fitzsimmons i |Rhiannon Koehler
Skip To The global pet probiotics market has experienced impressive growth in recent years, a trend showing no signs of slowing (1). A growing body of research suggests that probiotics can aid with dog diarrhea and other forms of gastrointestinal upset. Veterinarians are finding that dog probiotics have applications for other maladies like allergies, yeast infections, and even anxiety, and that they play a critical role in overall health.
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Jun 27, 2024 | 
greatpetcare.com | Paula Fitzsimmons i |Rhiannon Koehler
Skip To If your dog has been acting restless, sleeping more, or barking excessively, it may be due to boredom. When dogs get bored, their quality of life (not to mention the bond they share with their humans) can be deeply affected. We asked dog experts to weigh in on some signs your dog is bored, what causes boredom in dogs, and how to keep a dog from being bored.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
greatpetcare.com | Paula Fitzsimmons i
Skip To Paying for veterinary emergency services is a top concern of pet parents, and understandably so. While the cost of an emergency vet visit initially runs between $150 to $250, that bill can easily reach into the thousands of dollars depending on the procedures and tests required.1 While you don’t want to deny your beloved family member the care they need and deserve, you may also have valid concerns about potentially staggering costs.
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Feb 29, 2024 | 
greatpetcare.com | Paula Fitzsimmons i
Skip To Nothing inspires more sympathy (and dread) in the hearts of pet parents than the stench that signals a dog got sprayed by a skunk! The endless baths, the lingering aroma, the potential health impact…it’s a lot for anyone to deal with. But, don’t worry. Whether your pup just got a snootful of stinky skunk spray or you’d like to brush up on how to handle future run-ins, we’ve got you covered.
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Feb 7, 2024 | 
greatpetcare.com | Paula Fitzsimmons i |Rhiannon Koehler
Skip To In many ways, a dog’s mouth is much like a human’s mouth. Dogs develop tartar buildup, benefit from getting their teeth brushed, and have roughly the same amount of mouth bacteria as we do. In contrast, dogs are not as prone to developing cavities as we are. And flossing (something we practice for good dental health) isn’t something veterinarians recommend for dogs.
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Nov 20, 2023 | 
greatpetcare.com | Paula Fitzsimmons i |Catherine Barnette
Skip To It’s no secret that dogs can have many of the same conditions that we do. So, if you live with a pup who is prone to distraction or excels at zoomies, it’s natural to wonder: Can dogs have ADHD? Recent studies indicate that there are indeed similarities between ADHD in humans and ADHD-like behavior in dogs. In fact, a rare disorder in dogs called hyperkinesis shares several noteworthy commonalities with ADHD in humans.
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Nov 14, 2023 | 
greatpetcare.com | Paula Fitzsimmons i |Catherine Barnette
Skip To If your dog struggles with urinary tract issues, your veterinarian may recommend a specialized diet, either as a standalone option or to complement a procedure or course of medicine. Choosing urinary dog food is more involved than picking a standard complete and balanced diet, so we’ve unpacked what you need to know. We’ve also included six veterinary-recommended diets to discuss with your own veterinarian. What Is Urinary Dog Food?
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Nov 5, 2023 | 
greatpetcare.com | Paula Fitzsimmons i |Catherine Barnette
Skip To For the estimated 1 in 4 adult dogs suffering with arthritis, the right diet is one of several options that can offer some relief. What exactly is the right diet for dog joints, though? To help cut through the confusion, we asked veterinarians to recommend the best dog food for arthritis and mobility issues, as well as provide some tips so you know what to look for when choosing a diet for dog joint pain.
