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What Causes Yeast Infection in Dog Ears?

Frequent swimming and allergies are among the common causes of a dog ear yeast infection. Untreated, it can lead to scratching, head tilting, and neurological issues.
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Riding in Cars With Dogs

To prevent injuries – or even your dog’s accidental death – when driving with your dog, restrain your dog with a safety harness and seat belt or a properly secured crate, and don’t let your dog sit on your lap, or drive with his head out the window.
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Is My Dog Overweight?

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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Pythiosis: A Scary and Emerging Disease

An organism that grows in stagnant water is widening its reach in the U.S. Sometimes referred to as “swamp cancer,” pythiosis in dogs has a high mortality rate if not diagnosed and treated early enough.
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Does Your Dog Have Pale Gums?

Pale gums in dogs can be a symptom of anemia or blood loss, but there are other causes as well.
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Should You Use Neosporin on Dogs?

There are worrisome drawbacks to using Neosporin on dog wounds.
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What Can I Give My Dog for Motion Sickness?

Dogs can take Dramamine for motion sickness, but a better option is an FDA-approved medication.
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Pedialyte for Dogs

Dogs can have Pedialyte, but a better choice is a formula specifically made for dogs.
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Vitamins for Senior Dogs

The best senior dog vitamins are the ones your dog needs and that have an NASC seal on them.
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Rat Poisoning and Dogs

Better known as “rat poisons,” rodenticides are deadly to any mammals that consume them. Know the signs of poisoning so you can seek fast, appropriate treatment if your dog finds some.
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Finding a Mole on Your Dog

Regardless of its color, a mole on a dog is benign and harmless.
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Best Food for Dogs with Diarrhea

The best food for your dog with loose stools is food that is bland and high in fiber.

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Parallels between Force-Free Training and Gentle Parenting

Both gentle parenting and force-free training emphasize empathy for the living being you're responsible for, and patience with their behavior as their core tenet.