Parasite prevention playbook: Protect your dog from fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes
Discover top parasite prevention tips for your dog. Defend against fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes to keep your pet healthy year-round.
Dog Health
Dog health is your top priority as a dog owner. To enjoy your companion as long as possible, you need to keep your dog healthy and happy. But doing that can be tough.
DogsBestLife.com is here to help.
We offer advice on:
Choosing a vet. Start by asking for recommendations.
Common dog health problems: Range from fleas and ticks to ear infections and from arthritis to obesity and diabetes.
Know when to take your dog to the vet. Dealing with a sick dog is scary. Recognize when you need help.
What to feed your dog? Raw? No grain? It’s hard to sort it all out. Use our feeding guide to help make the decision.
How much sleep does your dog need? What can you do to help him sleep all night? And what do dog sleep positions mean?
Your dog’s health needs change dramatically as he ages. What’s right for a puppy isn’t right for an older dog. We offer advice on helping your dog age gracefully.
And we offer information about common dog health issues including arthritis removing dewclaws, and whether your dog might benefit from plastic surgery.
Summer hydration guide: How to make sure your dog gets enough water
Dog hydration tips: Learn how much water your dog needs, spot signs of dehydration, and keep your pup healthy and hydrated all summer long.
Summer dog safety guide: 17 tips to protect your pup from the heat
Discover essential summer safety tips to keep your dog healthy and protected from heat, dehydration, and seasonal hazards.
Does your dog need sunscreen? Signs, safety tips, and best products
Can dogs get sunburned? Learn about dog screen, when your pup needs it, how to apply it safely, and how to protect your dog from UV damage.
Pet insurance guide: How to choose the right plan for your dog
Guide to choosing the best pet health insurance plans: avoid pitfalls, understand vet billing and key terms, and how to update plans.
Happy, sad, afraid? Use this guide to understand your dog’s tail language
Learn to read dog tail messages and decode what your dog is really saying. Discover what every tail position, wag speed, and movement means.
Why these 8 odd dog behaviors are secret pleas for help
Learn to spot dog behavior warning signs. Discover 8 common signals your dog needs help and what they really mean for your pet’s well-being.
When love means letting go: A guide to assess your dog’s quality of life
Wondering when to euthanize a dog? Use our when to put your dog down checklist to recognize end-of-life signs.
Why pet owners spend $158 billion: The surprising benefits you never knew about
Americans love their pets, and they aren’t shy about shelling out billions in pet spending to give their animals the best lives possible.
The surprising way barometric pressure influences dog behavior
Learn how barometric pressure affects your dog’s behavior, the signs to watch for, and tips to help your pet cope with weather changes.
