Collie Health

Collies are generally healthy dogs, although there are some diseases associated with this breed such as hip dysplasia and collie eye anomaly.

Flea Allergy in Collies

In this article, you can find information on:
What are fleas?Causes of flea allergy dermatitisFlea allergy dermatitis symptoms
Secondary infections linked to flea allergy
Flea allergy dermatitis treatment
We also included a section on the products which will help guard your collie against flea allergy dermatitis.What are Fleas?
Fleas are small, brown, wingless parasitic insects that feed on the blood of [...]

Why Bother With Pet Insurance for Your Collie?

Have you ever been unfortunate enough to have a loving pet taken from you due to an unforeseen illness or accident? If you have then you understand the pain of losing that special pet in your life. If you have never lost a pet, then consider yourself warned by the fact that most owners will [...]

Causes of Bad Breath in Collies

Bad collie breath can be a bad problem for your collie and you, at times a collie’s breath an be unbearable and make bonding with your collie a chore you’d rather avoid at all costs. This may not be due to your collie and more down to the care you did not realized that your [...]

Removing Ticks from your Collie

Ticks are a nasty little arachnid pest that attach to your dog and can be very irritating and soar for your pet. They carry many different diseases that can be mildly dangerous to your dog and other members of your household. Some diseases take up to twenty four hours to pass on to their host [...]

Collie Health Issues - Quick List

Responsible pet owners should know of, or at least, be aware of the terms of diseases and health issues that can affect their collie.  Below is a listing of some common and not-so-common health issues found in this breed.  Detailed information about these issue can be found by searching google or clicking on the links provided.
* Collie Eye [...]

Canine Parvovirus - A Serious, Contagious Disease in Dogs

By: Jonni Good
Canine parvovirus, sometimes known simply as ‘parvo,’ is a serious contagious disease caused by a virus. This illness is spread when dogs come into contact with the feces of infected animals. Dog parks, highway rest stops and popular walking trails in cities are areas where dog feces are often found, and where an [...]

Dental Care Tips For Your Collie

Author: Xavier Gallery
Dental care is important responsibility for collie owners, but too many owners are not familiar with the steps to maintaining the dental hygiene of their dog. Your dogs’ mouth is a breeding ground for bacteria, and even though their natural defense systems are very effective, certain issues can spiral out of control if [...]

Holiday Dangers: The Top Three Threats To Your Dog This Winter

By Lisa Failla
The Holidays can be such a joyous time of year. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa or none of the above there are plenty of ways to enjoy the holidays with your whole family and that includes your collie. To be on the safe side, it is important to know that while there [...]

Collie Flatulence - Caused by an Allergic Reaction?

Author: Andy Machin
One of the causes of collie flatulence (aka. dog poots, dog farts, breaking wind) could be that your pet collie has an allergic reaction to something which is causing or contributing to the gas attacks. If your collie’s flatulence is being brought on by an allergy it could well be due to something [...]

Seizures in Dogs: Dogs With Epilepsy

Author: Dr. Andrew Jones
I recently had an email from a former client who has a dog that suffers from seizures.
Percy is a 4 year old yellow Lab with epilepsy. He has been on traditional ant-seizure medication, and is not responding very well now. He is suffering from seizures once a month, even on the highest [...]