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How to Prevent Injury to Your Exuberantly Active Dog

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the dog's diagonal pairs of legs move together at the trot. Take note if your dog suddenly starts pacing; it can indicate that he's trying to find a gait that reduces muscle or joint pain. Be aware
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Does Your Dog Have Pale Gums?

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Pale gums in dogs can be a symptom of anemia or blood loss, but there are other causes as well.

Is Frequent Urination in Dogs Normal?

If the symptoms your dog exhibits are straining to urinate, frequent, small accidents or repeated, small puddles when going outdoors, a likely cause is a lower urinary tract issue such as a bladder infection, bladder stones, or cystitis (bladder inflammation). Diagnostics will include a urine sample, urine culture, and possibly xrays of the bladder. Some breeds such as Schnauzers are more prone to certain lower urinary tract issues like bladder stones.
How often should you take your dog to the vet? Once or twice a year for routine checkups is the minimum for a healthy dog.

How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet?

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Even if your dog appears healthy, routine vet visits are essential for early detection of health issues, disease prevention, and maintaining a high quality of life.
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Is My Dog Overweight?

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Overweight dogs show sad symptoms that indicate a weight issue, so it's important to learn how to tell if a dog is overweight. Here’s how.
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Dog Wound Care

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It’s a beautiful day and your dog is running, jumping, chasing, playing, and having so much fun that you feel happy all over. What...
Puppies sniffing grass, a common way they can be exposed to coccidia parasites.

Coccidia in Dogs

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Coccidia are common intestinal parasites that impact dogs, particularly puppies and immunocompromised animals. While this may sound alarming, coccidiosis in dogs, the disease caused by the coccidia parasite, is treatable and preventable.
Shot of a senior woman out for a hike with her dog

Rapamycin: The New Anti-Aging Pill for Dogs?

The average life span of dogs is about 11 years, with some variation based on size and breed. It would appear that there is...
Dog near a beehive

Benadryl for Dogs

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Know your dog’s weight and how to recognize a mild allergic reaction before giving Benadryl to dogs.
Dog Swimming

A Few Drops of Blue-Green Algae Can Kill a Dog

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Signs of blue-green algae poisoning can begin within 30 minutes of ingestion.
A golden retriever with a swollen mouth

Sudden Lumps on a Dog Under the Skin

What to do if you notice your dog has bumps under her fur.
Natural antiseptic for dog wounds can promote and aid healing.

Natural Antiseptics for Dog Wounds

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A dog's minor injuries like small abrasions will heal faster if kept clean. Natural antiseptics can provide a way to keep injuries clean without the pain associated with antiseptics like alcohol.