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Worms in Dogs

Learn about the types of worms that can affect dogs – including roundworms, whipworms, hookworms, tapeworms, cuterebra, and mango worms – and what these worms look like.
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Allergies in Dogs

Dogs with allergies are itchy and may incessantly lick or scratch at their skin. Learn about seasonal allergies, the most common food and environmental allergies in dogs, and how to alleviate your dog's itch.
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Dog Peeing in Sleep

Female dog incontinence while sleeping or lying down is usually due to a lack of hormones in spayed female.
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Best Heartworm Prevention

The most effective way to prevent a heartworm infection in your dog is to use a FDA-approved heartworm preventative regularly.
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Heart Murmurs in Dogs

Most dogs with heart murmurs have no symptoms, and most affected dogs live long, healthy lives.
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Dog Eye Ulcer

An improperly treated eye ulcer can seriously damage your dog’s sight.
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False Pregnancy in Dogs

This pseudo pregnancy is caused by hormones and is not life-threatening.
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Vitamins for Puppies

If you feed an AAFCO-certified “all life stages” food, your puppy is getting everything he needs nutritionally, so puppy vitamins are not needed.
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Carprofen Is an Anti-Inflammatory Drug for Dogs

Veterinarians may prescribe this drug for dogs with chronic osteoarthritis pain and other inflammatory problems.
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Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs

This spinal cord disease has no effective treatment, but physical therapy can make a big difference in your dog’s comfort.
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What Causes Cherry Eye in Dogs?

Cherry eye appears without warning as a smooth pink lump located near the inner corner of the eye.
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Are Candles Bad for Dogs?

Scented candles, or any candle, can be hazardous to your dog.

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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.