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Canned Food Is Not Bad for Dogs’ Teeth

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If you ever want to see us develop a twitch when asked a question, ask us something about the teeth-cleaning ability of kibble. First, you...

It’s OK to Get a Second Opinion Before Putting Your Dog Through Surgery

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Your dog is limping and you don’t know why, so you take him to your veterinarian. The vet pushes, pulls, and palpates and announces that your dog probably has torn ligaments in his knee. She says that he needs surgery, and she can take care of that. While you love your dog’s vet, you’re just not sure that you agree, and you’re also unsure whether surgery is the route you want to take. You feel uncomfortable thinking the thought, but wonder what another veterinarian might recommend.

Heartworm Prevention for Dogs with Food Allergies

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Did you know that there are unflavored monthly heartworm preventative chews?
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.
Toad Swell on The Lawn After Meeting Siberian Husky

My Dog Ate a Frog (or Was It a Toad?)

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If your dog swallows a toad or frog immediately flush the dogs mouth with running water to reduce poison ingestion and contact your vet or poison control.
Water intoxication in dogs can be cause by too much or too little sodium.

Water Intoxication in Dogs Can Be Deadly

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Water intoxication in dogs is the result of sodium levels being too low or too high. Either due to ingesting too much water in too short of time, or ingesting sea water leading to too much sodium.

Marijuana Toxicity in Dogs

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The symptoms of marijuana toxicity will vary based on the dog, but general symptoms in dogs include depression, vomiting, urinary incontinence, ataxia (wobbliness), tremors, stupor, and bradycardia (slow heart rate). However, Dr. Wismer explains about 25% of dogs exposed to cannabis will become stimulated instead of depressed and show agitation and high heart rate. Dogs with severe marijuana toxicity can develop low blood pressure and coma.

Canine Cancer Resources and Hope

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For each of the past six months, I’ve written an article for WDJ about the cancers that most commonly afflict dogs. It’s my sincere...

Lyme Disease in Dogs

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Dogs with short legs can suffer from a range of back issues and other health problems.

Health Issues for Dogs with Short Legs

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Chondrodystrophy and IVDD are common concerns.
vet checking for moles on dog

Can a Dog Have a Mole?

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Regardless of its color, a mole on a dog is benign and harmless.
Joint pain relief in dogs take multiple forms like massage, supplements, and injections of medication.

Finding the Right Joint Pain Relief for Your Dog

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When it comes to joint pain relief for dogs, there are many options out there. Most dogs do best with multimodal therapy combining several treatment solutions.