General Dog Health and Well Being

Note: The Health & Nutrition section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs website is intended as a source of information only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional care, but as an aid to those seeking health and nutrition information. Always consult with your Veterinarian and other professionals about health related matters and any concerns or questions you may have concerning your dog's diet and nutrition requirements. We do not endorse or recommend any one treatment or diet over another. Additions and updates to this section, as with all of the Canada's Guide to Dogs website, are made on an ongoing basis.

• Animal Health — A pet is never just a pet; it is part of the family. As such, owners want to spend as long as possible with them and with all the advances in veterinary medicine, pets are leading longer, healthier lives. (Video - Added 23 Feb 2010)
• Health Insurance For Pets — QuickCare offers accident and illness coverage for your dog or cat and financial protection for you! Your pet is a part of your family, prepare for the unexpected.
• Does Your Pet Need A Pet Insurance Policy? — by Simon Markham (Added 23 Jan 2008)
• Pet Insurance Online Makes Comparison Easy — by Mark Gittelman (Added 23 Jan 2008)
• Alphabetical Listing of Dog Health Issues — An alphabetical listing of canine illnesses/diseases with links to websites that cover the selected topic in great detail.
• The Merck Veterinary Manual — "The single most comprehensive electronic reference for animal care information."
• Anatomy for the Pet Owner — From the Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
• The Dog's Internal Anatomy: Part 1 - Skeletal (Added 4 Oct 2008)
• The Dog's Internal Anatomy: Part 2 Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments, and Joints (Added 4 Oct 2008)
• A Guide To Your Puppy's Health — by Randy Jones (Article Added: 16 Oct 06)
• What Are The Top Ten Dog Diseases? — by Robert G. Knechtel (Article Added: 7 Nov 07)
• Three-Legged "Tripawd" Dogs — Read this inspiring article about dogs who have had a limb amputated and visit www.tripawds.com for an online tripod dog bone cancer resource center. (Article Added: 23 January 2008)
• The Pet Arthritis Resource Center — An informational resource for anyone looking for information on arthritis in dogs, arthritis in cats, hip dysplasia, arthritis treatments, and glucosamine for pets.
• Rimadyl: News, Views & Advisories — From The Senior Dogs Project

• How to Improve the Quality of Your Dog's Life! — by Jörn Oleby, Author of Canine Massage and Stretching — A Dog Owners Manual
• Pros and Cons of Buying Pet Medicine Online — by Burke Jones
• Questions and Answers about Pet Vaccinations — The Ontario Veterinary Medical Association
• Vaccines This section is provided as a means for learning about the issues surrounding vaccinations. Included here are links to various articles, documents and websites where indepth and significant information about vaccinations is available.

• Your Dog's Water — by Daniel Moore (Article Added: 16 Oct 06)

Shock to the System — The Facts About Animal Vaccination, Pet Food and How to Keep your Pet Healthy by Catherine O'Driscoll Bringing together research from around the world, Shock to the System explains the physiology of stress, the role of genetics and nutrition and the health risks to our companion animals from over-vaccination. It also suggests sound solutions to keeping your pet healthy. — Available from: Dogwise.com CLICK HERE to view additional books on the subject of Dog Health and Nutrition.

• Protect Your Dog From These Preventable Threats By Robert Benson
• Safe, Effective Flea Control By Richard H. Pitcairn, D.V.M., Ph.D. and Susan Hubble Pitcairn
  — Authors of Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide To Natural Health for Dogs & Cats
• Farewell to Fleas — Worried about the effects of chemicals on your dog? Make your own safe, non toxic flea repellents.
• The Flea Allergy In Dogs And Cats by Grace Palce
• Identifying & Controlling Your Dog's Allergies by M. H. Molock
• Your Dogs Skin Allergies - A Guide To Treatment by Randy Jones (Article Added: 16 Oct 06)
• Allergies - Dogs May Suffer Too — by Kirsten Hawkins
• Aromatherapy For Man's Faithful Friend - Dog — by Sharon Hopkins
• Aromatherapy for Animals — Healing Blends for Dogs — by Francoise Rapp
• Natural Health Supplements for Dogs.

• Is Pet Dental Health Really Important? — by Lori Matthews
• They Call It "Dog Breath" For A Reason — by Dawn Keadic
• Healing Touch for Animals — A program that introduces holistic concepts to assist with injuries, illness, surgeries, wound healing, behavioral problems and stress related issues. (Article Added: 13 Oct 06)
• All-Natural Dog Care Supplies
• Dog Owners Reduce Pesticide Use to Support the Healthy Paws Initiative (PDF file) — The Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention (C2P2) is an Environmental Non-governmental Organization encouraging actions that avoid or minimize the creation of pollutants and waste. This article includes information about an initiative which they are running in the City of Toronto to inform citizens about the effects of pesticide use on Dog health.