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Stan Eric's Articles in Dogs Show All|Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Facts about Diabetes in Dogs If you think dogs can’t get the same illnesses and diseases as humans, then you are barking up the wrong tree because your dog can get any illness that a human would. Diabetes is not different in dogs than it is in humans because your dog can still suffer a lot. The Causes of Diabetes in Dogs Diabetes in dogs is a serious problem that is facing the dog community because there are so many causes for a dog to get diabetes. There are a few other things that factor in when your dog is diagnosed with this disease. Natural Remedies for Canine Diabetes You can bring your dog to the vet and get him a processed vaccine or something else that is supposed to help in the aid of diabetes. There are some people that still don’t want their dog to suffer with this disease but they also don’t want to put chemically manufactured medicine in their dog. So what do you do if you are one of them? How to Make a DIY Dog House As dog owners, we want to give the best to our pets. We always see to it that they are well-fed, well-groomed, happy, and comfortable. Many of us want to provide a dog house for our canine best friend, and those who have the right set of skills make wonderful new homes for them built through love, hard work, and determination. Dog House Your Dog Cannot Resist Building a dog house is not easy, but it isn’t rocket science, either. You can certainly do this--if you work hard at it. Basically, there are 3 things you should NEVER do: 1. Never use hardwood 2. Never use white furniture 3. Never use toxic materials 3 Factors to Consider When Making a Dog House While most dog owners would prefer letting their pets stay indoors, sometimes it may be difficult especially if you have a large dog. For this reason, building a dog house in the backyard becomes the next best thing. Tapeworm In Dogs – Causes, Diagnosis And Common Symptoms Tapeworms in dogs are parasites that invade the intestinal tract. Once there, they attach themselves to the inner walls of the intestine. Unlike hookworms, they don't suck blood. Canine Tapeworms – Symptoms And Treatment Tapeworms, also known as Dipylidium caninum, are one of the five types of worms that your best friend may fall victim to. The name itself comes from the shape of the parasite which looks like a long (50cm-70cm) flat tape-like body. Hookworms in Dogs - Symptoms and Treatment The hookworms appear quite frequent in dogs’ diseases. In the majority of cases, the puppies are the ones that get infected. The hookworms are some small internal parasites which are able to cause death, especially in the puppies. Dog Lice - How to Get Rid of Dog Lice Even the cleanest dogs can have lice, even if they are well cared for and groomed every day. They can carry it as a host. So you must be aware of the symptoms and as soon as they appear, you should contact the vet. Canine Leukemia Leukemia is one type of cancer that affects the blood. This disease is characterized by a significant increase of the leukocytes, popularly called white blood cells. The first symptom is a large number of these cells in the blood marrow or even in the circulation. Leukemia is a result of a genetic malfunction, a mutation that happens inside the bone’s marrow. This disease has several types. Canine Depression - Simple Boredom or Depression? Just because your dog can’t talk this doesn’t mean he doesn’t have feelings. He can be depressed to. Sure, it is hard to determine that, but it can happen. Many people associate depression with boredom. Tapeworms In Dogs – Diagnosis, Symptoms And Treatment Tapeworms are also scientifically named Dipylidium caninum. They are just one of the five kinds of worms that pets may get infested with. The "tapeworm" name comes from the shape of this parasite. This worm looks like a flat tape that measure between 50and 70cm in length. This tapeworm gets attached to the intestines of the dog. There he feeds on the animal. The good thing about this tape worm is that humans can not get it just from direct contact with the pet. Canine Tapeworms – Life Cycle And Possible Causes Tapeworms are dog parasites that normally invade the intestinal tract of the pet. Inside the tract they get attached to the intestine's inner walls. But, unlike the hookworms, they do not suck the blood of the animal. The infestation in cats or dogs with tapeworm is scientifically named "Dipylidium caninum". You should know that the life cycle of this worm first begins the pet's anus. When the pet is doing a potty, a small part of the dog's worm eggs get into the stool. The Canine Roundworm's Life Cycle The Roundworms can be found in egg form in animal droppings. The causes for them being there are multiple. One of the examples is one animal eating another that was carrying these worms and he got infected. Or the animal ate some feces from another animal that was infected with roundworms. Roundworms in dogs - What you need to know about canine roundworms Parasites that live inside the small intestine of a dog, canine roundworms are feeding on tissue and bodily fluids. Their size can get up to 6 inches in length, which makes them look like long strings of spaghetti. If a puppy gets them, they can threaten his life. This parasite can also be given to people. In most cases, dogs will have one of two species of roundworms: hookworms or ascarids. These two types of roundworms are responsible for 80% of all infections.

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