Dog Health Blog

Dog training: focused black and white Border Collie sitting attentively during a training session
Dog Training: An Evidence-Based Starter Guide (+ How to Pick a Trainer)
A practical dog training guide: what the research actually shows, a first-two-weeks plan, and how to tell a qualified trainer from a confident one. Read more...
Pibble dog: smiling brindle American Pit Bull Terrier sitting in a park at sunset
Pibble Dog: Meaning, Breeds Covered & Real Owner Facts
"Pibble" is affectionate slang for pit bull-type dogs — not a breed. Here's what it actually covers, real registry standards, temperament facts and BSL realities. Read more...
Dog age chart: senior Labrador retriever with a graying muzzle sitting in a cozy living room
Dog Age Chart: Dog Years to Human Years by Size (Vet-Reviewed Science)
Dog age chart by size, plus the science that replaced the 7-year rule — AVMA, AAHA life stages, and what changes in your dog's care at each age. Read more...
Beagle resting on a floor, illustrating probiotics for dogs with sensitive stomach
Probiotics for Dogs With Sensitive Stomach: What Helps
Probiotics for dogs with sensitive stomach: which strains have real canine evidence, how to spot a quality product, and how to start without a flare-up. Read more...
Miconazole for dogs diagram showing how the topical antifungal disrupts Malassezia yeast and which forms are used on skin, folds, paws and ears
Miconazole for Dogs: Uses, Safety, and What the Evidence Shows
Miconazole for dogs is a topical antifungal for skin, folds, paws and ears. Which form to use where, the twice-weekly bathing protocol supported by the veterinary literature, Monistat safety, side... Read more...
Golden retriever puppy with floppy ears resting outdoors; guide for when a dog has ear infection can't afford vet care
Dog Has an Ear Infection and You Can't Afford the Vet: What to Do
A practical triage checklist plus low-cost veterinary options for owners whose dog has an ear infection and can't afford the vet right now. Read more...
Healthy dog with clean white teeth and pink gums, illustrating natural dental care for dogs
Natural Dental Care for Dogs: What Works, What's Risky, What's Marketing
Natural dental care for dogs, graded by evidence: what daily brushing actually buys you, why raw bones are the riskiest method on the internet, and which ingredients have real canine... Read more...
Golden retriever puppy with floppy ears indoors, illustrating dog ear mites vs. ear infection checks for Canadian owners
Dog Ear Mites vs. Ear Infection: How to Tell Them Apart in Canada
Ear mites and ear infections cause the same head shaking and dark ear debris, but need different treatments. A Canadian owner's guide to telling them apart. Read more...
Dalmatian with an open mouth showing its teeth, illustrating a guide to the best tartar remover for dogs
Tartar Remover for Dogs: What Works and What Doesn't
No at-home product removes hardened tartar. An honest, evidence-based guide to what actually slows tartar on a dog's teeth, and what to skip. Read more...
Golden retriever puppy lying calmly on a wooden floor, illustrating how long probiotics take to work in dogs
How Long Do Probiotics Take to Work in Dogs? A Real Timeline
Canine trials show loose stool easing in 1-4 days, while gut, skin and immune changes take weeks. A realistic probiotic timeline for dogs, by goal. Read more...
How a dog yeast infection after antibiotics happens: antibiotic course, gut dysbiosis, then Malassezia yeast overgrowth
Dog Yeast Infection After Antibiotics: Why It Happens and What Helps
Antibiotics can trigger a dog yeast infection by thinning the bacteria that keep Malassezia in check. Here is why it happens, how to tell yeast from a lingering bacterial infection,... Read more...
Over-the-counter eye drops for dogs: close-up of a dog's eye and face before a gentle daily eye rinse
Over-the-Counter Eye Drops for Dogs: What's Safe and What's Not
Which over-the-counter eye drops for dogs are safe? A vet-informed Canadian guide: saline and artificial tears yes, Visine and steroid drops no. Read more...
Collagen for puppies: Pure Majesty Pets liquid collagen supplement bottle measured for a growing dog
Collagen for Puppies: Is It Safe, and Does Your Puppy Need It?
Collagen for puppies: what's safe, at what age chews are OK, and why most healthy puppies don't need a supplement - with vet-cited sources. Read more...
Angel eyes for dogs: a white Maltese with tear-stained fur under its eyes resting indoors
Angel Eyes for Dogs: Do Tear Stain Supplements Work?
Angel Eyes for dogs, explained: what tear stains really are, whether the supplements work, the tylosin safety concern, and a gentler daily routine. Read more...
Dog owner lifting a beagle's lip to check teeth and gums during a weekly dental check
Best Dog Dental Supplements: What the Evidence Supports in 2026
The best dog dental supplements slow new plaque and tartar — graded by actual evidence. Powders, water additives, chews and gels compared, plus how to read a label. Read more...
Do collagen chews clean dogs' teeth — Pure Majesty liquid collagen for dogs next to the dental question
Do Collagen Chews Clean Dogs' Teeth? The Honest Answer
Do collagen chews clean dogs' teeth? They disrupt soft plaque where your dog chews, but no collagen chew is VOHC-accepted. The evidence, explained. Read more...
Beagle resting on a couch — dog probiotics for gas and excessive flatulence support
Dog Probiotics for Gas: How to Stop Excessive Gas in Dogs
Do probiotics help dog gas? What makes farts smell, which formulas matter, a realistic timeline, and when excessive gas needs a vet. Read more...
Veterinarian examining a dog with itchy skin, illustrating ketoconazole for dogs prescribed for a Malassezia yeast infection
Ketoconazole for Dogs: Dosage, Side Effects and What It Treats
Ketoconazole is a prescription antifungal used in dogs mainly for Malassezia yeast. Published dosage ranges, side effects, drug interactions, how it compares with itraconazole and terbinafine — and why yeast... Read more...
Owner bathing a golden retriever at home — how to tell if dog has ear infection after water gets in
How to Tell If Your Dog Has an Ear Infection: A Canadian Owner's Guide
Not sure if your dog has an ear infection? A Canadian owner's guide to the 7 signs, a 60-second look-sniff-touch check, and when to see your vet. Read more...
Close-up of a German Shepherd's upright ears, illustrating dog ear mites vs. ear infection signs owners can spot
Dog Ear Mites vs. Ear Infection: How to Tell Them Apart
Ear mites and ear infections cause the same head-shaking and dark ear gunk, but they need different treatments. Here's how to tell them apart — and when to see a... Read more...
Liquid collagen for dogs supplement bottle by Pure Majesty Pets, dosed for small dogs
Collagen for Small Dogs: Dosage, Chew Safety and the Right Format
Collagen for small dogs: how much to give by weight, why UC-II is not scaled by size, and how to pick a chew that's safe for a toy breed. Read more...
Liquid collagen for dogs supplement bottle by Pure Majesty Pets
Collagen Sticks vs Bully Sticks for Dogs: Which Chew Fits Your Dog?
Collagen sticks vs bully sticks for dogs: digestibility, calories, dental and joint differences, plus when a dosed liquid collagen fits better. Read more...
Veterinarian examining a dog with a severe yeast infection, illustrating when a dog yeast infection becomes dangerous
Can a Yeast Infection Kill a Dog? Risks, Red Flags and Real Evidence
Can a yeast infection kill a dog? Rarely on its own. See the real risks, ear and skin complications, red-flag signs and when to call a vet. Read more...
Senior Bernese Mountain Dog resting calmly at home, illustrating probiotics for senior dogs and aging gut health
Probiotics for Senior Dogs: What an Aging Gut Really Needs
Do senior dogs need probiotics? How the aging gut shifts, what canine studies show, and why a liquid probiotic may support older dogs' digestion. Read more...