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Puppy Vaccines
When you get a new puppy it is imperative that he receive all his...
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Grooming Basics
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Barking, Barking, Barking
Dog barking is a natural means of communication for your dog. If you want to stop dog barking, you first have to understand why dogs bark. Barks can mean different things, from wanting attention, to protecting the house, to simply just being bored or lonely. There is always a reason your dog will bark, it...
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Grooming Basics
Grooming Basics
Grooming is an important responsibility of all dog owners. Implement a grooming routine that includes cleaning, clipping, trimming and brushing while your pooch is still a pup.
Step 1. Find an area to groom.
Decide if you’ll want to groom your dog on a table or on the floor. For most,...
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Before You Buy a Puppy
Before You Buy a Puppy
How much is that doggy in the window, the one with the waggly tail…?” Familiar words to an old tune suggests that many people at one time or another consider having a dog as a pet. They might have fond memories of the old Boxer or Cairn terrier that they grew up with. Maybe...
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Seizures in Dogs
Seizures in dogs can be a very stressful experience for both the dog and the owner. It is important to just let the seizure run its course and to keep calm during this time. If your dog’s seizure lasts more than five minutes, it is important to call the veterinarian for a series of tests and...
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Seizures in dogs can be a very stressful experience for both the dog and the owner. It is important to just let the seizure run its course and to keep calm during this time. If your dog’s seizure lasts more than five minutes, it is important to call the veterinarian for a series of tests and treatments.
There are a few things to keep in mind when dealing with treatment for...
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Unlike pancreatitis in dogs, colitis is an inflammation of the colon rather than the pancreas organ. The pancreas is an important organ used to metabolize blood sugar and helps with digestion. ‘Colitis’ simply means an inflammation of the large intestines. It is known that colitis causes about 50% of chronic diarrhea in dogs. Colitis is known to be quite painful for dogs...
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04 19th, 2012 |
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Allergies in dogs have both common and unique symptoms. The most common dog allergy symptom is excessive itching. Since excessive itching is so common, it is important to determine other unique symptoms and diagnose the allergy.
If you notice any of these symptoms, it could mean your dog has an allergy. It is important to monitor your dog carefully to see if the symptoms are...
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03 31st, 2012 |
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Springtime is right around the corner, and that means that tick season will be in high peak. Ticks can cause a variety of illnesses for your dog, and they can be difficult to find and remove. One of the most dangerous illnesses ticks can carry is called Lyme disease. Lyme disease in dogs is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdoferi. When certain types of ticks bite...
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Dog barking is a natural means of communication for your dog. If you want to stop dog barking, you first have to understand why dogs bark. Barks can mean different things, from wanting attention, to protecting the house, to simply just being bored or lonely. There is always a reason your dog will bark, it just might not make sense to you. Once the source of your dog’s...
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03 16th, 2012 |
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Parvo in dogs is a very serious and highly contagious virus that can last up to 6 months in the household, and may affect your dog for a month and a half to three months. It is a horrible infection that is resistant to most disinfectants (except bleach), survives in freezing temperatures and can also survive in heat. Parvovirus can take up to 14 days to show any symptoms in...
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03 9th, 2012 |
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Dog mange is a highly contagious skin condition caused by an infestation of mites. Mange can affect wild animals, domestic animals and even humans. There are a number of different types of mange in dogs, and depending on the severity, mange can lead to serious illness and death. Mange is often misdiagnosed for an allergy or other skin condition. It is important to know what to...
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02 26th, 2012 |
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What is Dog Arthritis?
‘Arthritis’ simply means inflammation of the joints. Arthritis is when the protective cartilage or synovial fluid in the joints breaks down. There is no cure for arthritis, but you can help to manage it.
Some affected areas include the hips, kneecaps, wrists, shoulders, neck and elbows. Some breeds are more susceptible to arthritis than others.
Most...
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02 23rd, 2012 |
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Dogs eating rat poison is not an uncommon occurrence. Rat poison comes in different forms, and under many different names and brands. Basically, most rat poisons use blood thinners (commonly known as warafin) which will cause slow internal bleeding in the rodent. Some rodenticides work within 24 hours, and some will not affect the rodent until 2 or 3 days later.
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02 12th, 2012 |
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Dog diarrhea is not uncommon. Most dogs, at least once in their life, will have a bout of diarrhea for one reason or another. Diarrhea is a passage of loose, unformed feces. Normal feces contains no mucous, undigested food or blood. Food takes around 8 hours to pass through a dog’s small intestines. If your dog has diarrhea, normally there is a large amount of stool passed...
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As unpleasant as it may be, it is important to understand dog vomiting. There are many reasons why a dog may vomit. He may have eaten something spoiled, eaten his food too fast for his own good, or it could be caused by an undiscovered illness. A dog’s stomach can only hold so much food and water at a time, so changing up his meal schedule might just be the simple fix to...
