Collies are generally healthy dogs, although there are some diseases associated with this breed such as hip dysplasia and collie eye anomaly.
Collie Health
Ivermectin Toxicity in Collies
For many years, veterinarians knew a certain pharmaceutical used to eliminate internal parasites in animals was very toxic to a subpopulation of collies. What they didn’t know was why…
Click here to read this article on Ivermectin Toxicity in Collies, posted by the Washington State University
Keep Your Collie Safe In Hot Weather
Author: Debra Rae
Reading this article could save your collie’s life! Summertime brings longer days, warmer temperatures and a need for safety. Whether you live in the far north, the deep south, the coast or the desert, the more you know about hot weather safety, the better. For example, at temperatures of 40, 50, 60 or [...]
Of course I’ve always heard that dogs love bones. Is it safe to give my collie one?
Chicken bones, one of the most common bones fed to dogs off the table is also one of the most dangerous foods. Most bones that humans consume are small - and remember, a collie is a large dog. A normal male collie doesn’t hesitate to wolf down a small bit without taking a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Top Three Death-Causing Toxic Chemicals That Can Be Found In Commercial Dog Foods
by: Dominic Tay
As a dog owner, you should be always looking for healthier dog food with higher quality.
The problem is that most of the dog owners like you are taught to believe that commercial dog foods are healthier choices for your dogs. The truth is most of them are NOT. Read on to find out [...]
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 [...]
