Dogs

Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
P.U.! The Lowdown On Pet Odors
What's that smell? Dr. Ruth MacPete admits that sometimes, pets just don't smell that great.
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Girl jogging with her dog Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
Don't Run Your Dog Into The Ground! Pet Dangers and Running With Your Dog
Heat stroke, pad abrasions and soreness are just some of the risks of over-exerting your dog. Learn where the line is.
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happy smiling dog Dog Behavior
Can You Tell What Your Dog Is Feeling?
Back in 1964, Dr. Niels Bolwig, a pioneer in behavioral biology, described the facial expressions of dogs and their corresponding emotions.
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Obesity, Pets, and Nutrition Dog Diet & Nutrition
Obesity, Pets, and Nutrition
It has been estimated that up to 50% of dogs and cats in this country are overweight or, worse yet, obese.
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Protect Your Pet from the Sun! Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
Protect Your Pet From The Sun!
Most dogs and cats have hair that protects them from sun damage. However, hairless cat and dog breeds, like the Sphynx and Mexican Hairless dog, respectively, are highly susceptible to sunburns and skin cancer.
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The "New" Pet: When Is The Right Time? End-of-Life Support & Grieving Dogs
The "New" Pet: When Is The Right Time?
When discussing the idea of getting another pet after the loss of a former one, I’ve heard it all. Nothing surprises me any more. The sentiments are usually those of “not now,” and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard “never again!”
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Sad looking white mutt End-of-Life Support & Grieving Dogs
When Is The Right Time To Say Goodbye?
When is the right time? How do we really know? Is he suffering? Uncomfortable? In pain? The truth is, we often don’t really know—and, unfortunately, we can’t ask him.
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Euthanasia: The Process and the Particulars End-of-Life Support & Grieving Dogs
Euthanasia: The Process and the Particulars
Our attitudes have changed quite a bit since, and now, I believe, most pet parents choose to stay with their pets until they pass on. However, this is a highly personal decision.
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New-Dog Checklists
Choosing the Right Dog
Picking the perfect dog can be a challenge, Dr.
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7 Surprising Ways To Help Your Pet Lose Weight (And Why It's Important) Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
7 Surprising Ways To Help Your Pet Lose Weight (And Why It's Important)
Extra weight puts your pet at risk for arthritis, diabetes, and many other crippling diseases.
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