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Dog nosebleeds have many causes as dogs greet the world nose first.

Dog Nosebleed

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Nosebleeds in a dog have many possible causes, just as they do in people. Some nosebleeds are simple: A dog nose bleeding on only...
When your dog is not drinking water there may be several reasons why.

Reasons Why Your Dog is Not Drinking Water

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There are three general reasons why your dog might not be drinking water: she doesn’t feel good, the available water sources aren’t great, or she is getting water somewhere other than her water bowl. It is easy to monitor your dog’s water intake, and with a little extra consideration you can figure out if your dog is not drinking enough and a possible reason why.
Beagle dog drinking

How Much Water Should Your Dog Drink?

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Healthy dogs need to drink about an ounce per pound of their body weight daily – but many factors can affect their consumption.
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How long can a dog go without peeing?

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Normal healthy dogs can hold their pee for four to eight hours. Puppies and senior dogs need to go more often, and high temperatures can cause the dog to drink more and need to go more often.
puppy on leash walking on sidewalk

Balancing dual threats: Protecting puppies against viral disease and behavioral problems

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Puppies who are born to mothers who have been vaccinated against parvovirus and who have had an ample opportunity to nurse in the first...
Anaphylaxis in dogs is a medical emergency just like it is in humans.

Anaphylaxis in Dogs

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Anaphylaxis in dogs is an immediate, severe, life-threatening allergic reaction. Potentially fatal symptoms can appear as quickly as within 5 minutes of exposure.
Helping your dog lose weight is important for them to be able to live happily and healthily.

Simple, Effective Ways to Help Your Dog Lose Weight

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Our dogs’ food intake and access to exercise—and thus, their body weight and condition—are completely up to us. We control what they eat and...

Canine Massage Case Reports

Aimee Johnson of Little Bear Animal Massage (littlebearanimalmassage.com) in St. Paul, MN, reports: One of my clients is a 13-year-old German Shepherd Dog, Izzy,...
flea control for dogs

What is the Best Flea and Tick Prevention for Dogs?

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Many people tend to see flea treatments as unnecessary. Those people have never seen a seriously flea infested dog.
Dog squatting on the sidewalk.

Dietary Fiber for Dogs

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What does fiber do for dogs, what are good sources of fiber for dogs, and should you give your dog a fiber supplement?

Orthopedic Equipment for Dogs that Increase Joint Support and Overall Mobility

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In our March 2011 issue, we introduced you to a very small sampling of some of the neat “assistive equipment” options that are available to help our canine companions who have limited mobility or other physical issues. We received such a great response that we thought we’d share with you a few more finds that can help make life easier for you and your dog, particularly if he or she is aging or has orthopedic or neurologic issues. Remember: the products mentioned here are only the tip of the iceberg. There are numerous companies making innovative assistive products; what we’re hoping to do here is to get you thinking about some of the possibilities!
Rarely, young dogs can be affected by puppy strangles for reasons that aren't entirely clear.

Puppy Strangles: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Also known as juvenile cellulitis the puppy strangles is a rare condition whose cause is not known. Most dogs are able to make a complete recovery.