Among the top five leading causes of non-accidental death in dogs is canine liver disease. The liver is responsible for many essential bodily functions, and if it is compromised in any way your dog’s overall health is at risk since the liver is an important organ.
The liver’s many responsibilities include blood detoxification, waste removal and bile [...]
Golden Retriever’s floppy ears are prone to infections. By doing regular ear check-ups and cleaning you can maintain healthy ears, free of uncomfortable infections. You should check your Golden’s ears once a week, and don’t wait until your dog is scratching at his ear to check it, by then you are probably too late.
Ear infections [...]
Sometimes a you may find that your Golden Retriever is feeling under the weather. He may be experiencing diarrhea, vomiting or maybe itching or allergies. There are some common over-the-counter medications that are safe to give to your dog in proper doses. It is important to understand that the suggested medications below only be given [...]
There are many different opinions on the best way to give a Golden Retriever medicines. You may be one of the lucky owners who has a Golden that simply eats his medicines like they are a special treat, good for you. On the other hand, there are many owners out there who have gone to [...]
One thing many people can agree on is nobody likes stinky dog breath. To keep your Golden Retriever’s breath fresh and his pearly whites shining there are a few things you should do on a regular basis. You already to a quick check of your Golden’s teeth regularly with the five minute check up, now [...]
Golden Retrievers play and work hard, and not surprisingly, they occasionally hurt themselves. The best fives minutes that you can spend with your dog every week is performing a quick check up.
Check:
Mouth for red, bleeding. swollen or pale gums, loose teeth, and bad breath
Eyes for cloudiness or discolored “whites”
Ears for redness, crusted tips [...]
