Dog Health Blog

Dog training: focused black and white Border Collie sitting attentively during a training session
Treino Caníno: Um Guia Inicial Baseado em Evidências (+ Como Escolher um Treinador)
Um guia prático de treino caníno: o que a investigação realmente mostra, um plano para as primeiras duas semanas, e como distinguir um treinador qualificado de um apenas confiante. Ler mais...
Pibble dog: smiling brindle American Pit Bull Terrier sitting in a park at sunset
Pibble Dog: O que Significa, Que Raças Abrange e Factos para Donos
"Pibble" é uma gíria carinhosa para cães do tipo pit bull - não é uma raça. Eis o que realmente abrange, os padrões de registo reais, factos de temperamento e... Ler mais...
Dog age chart: senior Labrador retriever with a graying muzzle sitting in a cozy living room
Tabela de Idade Canína: Anos de Cão para Anos Humanos por Tamanho (Ciência Revista por Veterinários)
Tabela de idade canína por tamanho, mais a ciência que substituiu a regra dos 7 anos - AVMA, fases de vida da AAHA, e o que muda nos cuidados do... Ler mais...
Beagle resting on a floor, illustrating probiotics for dogs with sensitive stomach
Probióticos para Cães com Estômago Sensível: O Que Realmente Ajuda
Probióticos para cães com estômago sensível: o que a investigação em cães comprova, que formato é mais adequado para um intestino reativo, como introduzi-los e quando contactar o veterinário. Ler mais...
Miconazole for dogs diagram showing how the topical antifungal disrupts Malassezia yeast and which forms are used on skin, folds, paws and ears
Miconazol em cães: utilização, segurança e limites
O miconazol para cães é um antifúngico tópico para a pele, as pregas, as patas e os ouvidos. Que formato usar em cada caso, o protocolo de banhos bissemanais apoiado... Ler mais...
Golden retriever puppy with floppy ears resting outdoors; guide for when a dog has ear infection can't afford vet care
O cão tem uma otite e não consegue pagar o veterinário: o que fazer
Uma lista prática de triagem e opções veterinárias de baixo custo para tutores cujo cão tem uma otite e que não conseguem pagar o veterinário neste momento. Ler mais...
Healthy dog with clean white teeth and pink gums, illustrating natural dental care for dogs
Cuidado dentário natural para cães: o que funciona e o que não funciona
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... Ler mais...
Golden retriever puppy with floppy ears indoors, illustrating dog ear mites vs. ear infection checks for Canadian owners
Cuidados dos ouvidos dos cães: comparação de opções
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. Ler mais...
Dalmatian with an open mouth showing its teeth, illustrating a guide to the best tartar remover for dogs
Saúde dentária dos cães: como escolher em 2026
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. Ler mais...
Golden retriever puppy lying calmly on a wooden floor, illustrating how long probiotics take to work in dogs
Saúde intestinal dos cães: prazos realistas
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. Ler mais...
How a dog yeast infection after antibiotics happens: antibiotic course, gut dysbiosis, then Malassezia yeast overgrowth
Leveduras em cães: causas e avaliação
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,... Ler mais...
Over-the-counter eye drops for dogs: close-up of a dog's eye and face before a gentle daily eye rinse
Saúde ocular dos cães: guia prático de 2026
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. Ler mais...
Collagen for puppies: Pure Majesty Pets liquid collagen supplement bottle measured for a growing dog
Colagénio para cães: guia para cachorros
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. Ler mais...
Angel eyes for dogs: a white Maltese with tear-stained fur under its eyes resting indoors
Saúde ocular dos cães: guia prático de 2026
Angel Eyes for dogs, explained: what tear stains really are, whether the supplements work, the tylosin safety concern, and a gentler daily routine. Ler mais...
Dog owner lifting a beagle's lip to check teeth and gums during a weekly dental check
Saúde dentária dos cães: guia prático de 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. Ler mais...
Do collagen chews clean dogs' teeth — Pure Majesty liquid collagen for dogs next to the dental question
Colagénio para cães: guia prático de 2026
Do collagen chews clean dogs' teeth? They disrupt soft plaque where your dog chews, but no collagen chew is VOHC-accepted. The evidence, explained. Ler mais...
Beagle resting on a couch — dog probiotics for gas and excessive flatulence support
Saúde intestinal dos cães: como escolher em 2026
Do probiotics help dog gas? What makes farts smell, which formulas matter, a realistic timeline, and when excessive gas needs a vet. Ler mais...
Veterinarian examining a dog with itchy skin, illustrating ketoconazole for dogs prescribed for a Malassezia yeast infection
Leveduras em cães: segurança e efeitos secundários — dosagem e frequência
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... Ler mais...
Owner bathing a golden retriever at home — how to tell if dog has ear infection after water gets in
Cuidados dos ouvidos dos cães: guia prático de 2026
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. Ler mais...
Close-up of a German Shepherd's upright ears, illustrating dog ear mites vs. ear infection signs owners can spot
Cuidados dos ouvidos dos cães: comparação de opções
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... Ler mais...
Liquid collagen for dogs supplement bottle by Pure Majesty Pets, dosed for small dogs
Colagénio para cães: segurança e efeitos secundários — dosagem e frequência
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. Ler mais...
Liquid collagen for dogs supplement bottle by Pure Majesty Pets
Colagénio para cães: comparação de opções
Collagen sticks vs bully sticks for dogs: digestibility, calories, dental and joint differences, plus when a dosed liquid collagen fits better. Ler mais...
Veterinarian examining a dog with a severe yeast infection, illustrating when a dog yeast infection becomes dangerous
Leveduras em cães: guia prático de 2026
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. Ler mais...
Senior Bernese Mountain Dog resting calmly at home, illustrating probiotics for senior dogs and aging gut health
Saúde intestinal dos cães: guia para cães seniores
Do senior dogs need probiotics? How the aging gut shifts, what canine studies show, and why a liquid probiotic may support older dogs' digestion. Ler mais...