| Periodontitis in Dogs
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Some dogs can go their entire lives without a speck of gingivitis or plaque build up while others already show the formation of the brown spotting as early as six months old. Toy breeds are especially prone to periodontal disease because of a severe overcrowding of their teeth that allows bacteria to build up even faster. >> more |
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| Chronic Renal Failure in Dogs
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Chronic renal failure (CRF) can affect a dog of any age, breed or gender. It is actually a normal part of the aging process and the average age that owners begin to notice symptoms is seven. >> more |
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| Tumors In Dogs
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So slow down and take a deep breath, your veterinarian said your dog has a tumor, he did not say he has cancer. Dogs are prone to many types of benign tumors - tumor is just another name for a lump, a bump, a mass or a scabby thing that the vet cannot name without further diagnosis. >> more |
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| When your Dog gets Hit by a Car
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Its always said to approach an injured animal with caution but guaranteed, when it is your pet lying on the road, you will forget that caution and immediately rush to their side. We all would and the amount of injuries caused by animals in distress is not as bad as what one would imagine. >> more |
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| Arsenic Poisoning in Dogs
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Most often the diagnosis of arsenic poisoning is made by someone witnessing the animal actually ingest the poison. Thankfully, the initial symptom of arsenic poisoning is vomiting, ridding the body of any of the toxin that remains undigested in the stomach. >> more |
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| Should Dogs Eat Grass
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It seems that some dogs eat grass every time you let them outside, while others only partake once in a while. So, what is it about the lawn that makes dogs want to take a bite. >> more |
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| Vaccinations for Dogs
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If you love your pet you should take the time to have an annual exam and round of vaccines at the vet’s office. Also, provide monthly doses of heartworm prevention. Doing so could save your dog’s life. >> more |
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| Cancers in Dogs
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Cancers in dogs that originate in the bones are Osteosarcomas. While they account for only 5% of all cancers in dogs, osteosarcomas are extremely painful, difficult to treat and have a poor long terms survival rate. >> more |
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| Coccidia
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Coccidiosis is spread from one dog to another by contact with infected feces or through infected soil or bodily fluids. In healthy, adult dogs, an infection may be present but in many cases these dogs may never show symptoms of the disease due to a strong immune system. >> more |
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| Diabetes in Dogs
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Through a combination of insulin and dietary changes, initial regulation of your diabetic dog will help to control their disease, and you should see positive changes in their energy, body condition and other symptoms within a few weeks. >> more |
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