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Dog Vomit – How to Identify It and What to Do When Your Dog...

Vomiting is one of the most common reasons that dogs are brought to the vet. That’s probably because there are hundreds of things that...
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Will the Rattlesnake Vaccine Protect My Dog?

Every year rattlesnakes bite more than 100,000 dogs in the United States, with an estimated 40% of bites resulting in severe reactions and fatal...
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What To Expect From Your Dog’s Check Up at the Vet

How often your dog should be seen by your veterinarian, and what sort of routine screening diagnostics should be conducted, are highly dependent on...
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How Long Are Dogs Pregnant For?

With the exception of dog breeders, many dog owners will have little experience with pregnancy in dogs. It may surprise you to learn that,...
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Bloat in Dogs Is Deadly

Stomach bloat is something that every dog owner should be aware of. Knowing the early signs of bloating in dogs and the best ways...
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A Healthy House for Your Dog (and You, Too!)

Maintaining a healthy home is in everyone’s best interests. Here are simple steps that can lead to a healthier home environment for you, your...
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Flat-Faced Dogs: Tragically Cute

Brachycephalic dog breeds, while incredibly cute, are the result of repeated passing on of genetic defects of the bones of the face and skull....
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Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs

According to its advocates, apple cider vinegar (ACV) is one of the least expensive, most versatile, and most effective canine health aids.  Applied topically it’s...
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Cataract Surgery For Dogs

Cataracts can appear in aging dogs or dogs with diabetes. Is cataract surgery for your dog the best option? Learn more.
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Help Your Dog With Allergies

Dogs are most commonly allergic to flea bites, and they can be allergic to certain foods, but environmental allergies often present the biggest challenge...
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What Causes Excessive Thirst and Urination in Dogs?

Excessive thirst and urination (polyuria/polydipsia or PU/PD in veterinary terms) is a common complaint in dogs. Sometimes the owner doesn’t perceive it as a...
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How to Choose CBD For Dogs

Supplements for pets that contain cannabidiol (CBD) – a derivative of the Cannabis plant that contains no psychoactive compounds – have exploded in popularity.  According...

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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.