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Common dog Illnesses
Unfortunately there are many common dog illnesses and diseases that can be life-threatening to your pet. Many of these illnesses are viral and the easiest way to prevent them is by vaccination. If you...
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Before You Adopt a Dog
Are you thinking about adopting a dog from a shelter or buying a purebred from a breeder? Before you adopt a dog think about the reasons you want to adopt. Is it for companionship, protection, or maybe...
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When It’s Time For Euthanasia
When my beloved dog began to falter, lose his appetite, and became lethargic, I consulted my vet who had been taking care of him for 10 years. She said, “You’ll know when it’s time for euthanasia...
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Should You Supplement Your Older Dog’s Diet?
Many dog owners wonder if they should add a supplement to an older dog’s diet. As your dog ages, it becomes even more important to feed it a healthy dog food and add a beneficial supplement. Older...
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Joint Disease in Dogs
It’s inevitable that many dogs will develop some form of joint disease during their lives. It may be mild and unnoticeable, or it could be debilitating, severely affecting a dog’s quality of life by...
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Hip Dysplasia in Weimaraners
The Weimaraner is a relatively new breed of dog that dates back only to the 19th century. They were bred by noblemen of the Weimar court who wanted a breed that embodied a good sense of smell, strong...
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Dental Treats For Dogs
Dental treats for dogs are not necessarily a discretionary indulgence but are useful in keeping a dog’s teeth and gums healthy and its breath smelling fresh. There are many kinds of dental treats...
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Dog Trainers: How to Choose One
So you’ve adopted a new dog or puppy and don’t have the time or patience to train your new friend, but you realize that proper training will make a major difference in how you and your new pet relate...
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Animal Shelters: The Different Types
Not all animal shelters are alike. Some shelters are operated by cities or counties and are supported by resident’s tax dollars. Animal Control Officers are usually the ones responsible for bringing...
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Arthritis in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Arthritis in dogs is a debilitating condition affecting approximately 20% of all adult dogs. Arthritis generally develops when a dog is older but it can also affect younger dogs. In order to provide a...
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Dogs Help Seniors Stay Fit
Dogs are a favorite pet for senior citizens and there is plenty of research showing that dogs help seniors stay fit by urging them to exercise. The way the dog does this is by insisting that it be...
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Car Sickness In Dogs
Many dogs will experience car sickness on short or long trips because they are unable to adapt themselves to the shifting movements and varying speeds of a car. Even a smooth ride on a fairly calm trip...
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How Our Pets Help Us
How do our pets help us? Let me count the ways: * Any dog owner knows that our pets help us emotionally, psychologically, and socially. Dogs can also comfort us when we have a serious illness or there...
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Why Older Dogs Need Expert Vet Care
Seeing that your aging dog receives regular expert vet care is vital in maintaining its good health. Regular checkups and preventive veterinary care can add years to the life of an older dog. Many pet...
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Hip Dysplasia in Dogs:Causes and Symptoms
Hip Dysplasia in dogs is a disease that affects the hip joint that attaches a dog’s hind leg to its body. The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint with the ball portion being the head of the femur (the...
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Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Separation anxiety in dogs occurs more often than most people realize and is not limited to just a few breeds, sizes, or ages of dogs. Separation anxiety is a dog’s panicked response to being left...
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Degenerative Joint Disease
The words arthritis, osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease are often used to describe the same disease, and no matter what it is called, the result is pain and inflammation in a dog’s joints....
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Importance of Owning a Pet
The American Animal Hospital Association undertook a survey of more than 1,000 pet owners which revealed that the companionship and affection of our pets play a much stronger part of our lives than...
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Tracking Chips For Dogs
Tracking chips for dogs are miniature microchips about the size of a large grain of rice and are based on passive RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology. The chips are inserted underneath a...
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Rules For Dog Parks
If you’re lucky enough to live in a city that has a dog park and you take your dog (or dogs) there occasionally to play, you should be aware that there are hard and fast rules for dog parks and they...
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