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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Normal Abnormalities in Dogs: Typical Changes Caused by Age or Stress Any change in your dog's physical or emotional state should always be checked. The good news is not all changes will be problematic. Learn about those that your veterinarian might expect. Read More > |
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Dog Diet & Nutrition Pets Eat the Darnedest Things Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Your Dog and the Dangers of Lyme Disease: Part II If your dog is diagnosed with Lyme disease, don't worry: it's treatable. Doxycycline is commonly prescribed as a safe anti-biotic for Lyme disease. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Your Dog and the Dangers of Lyme Disease: Part I Lyme disease is often misdiagnosed in pets. An infection spread by ticks, Lyme disease can be prevented by medication, grooming, and vaccination. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Fleas 101 Fleas are hardy and can transmit tapeworms and bacteria causing the bubonic plague. Let Dr. Ruth MacPete tell you what else they can do. Read More > |
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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. Read More > |
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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. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z 5 Reasons Why Pet Obesity Is a Serious Problem Over half of U.S. dogs and cats are considered obese. Pet obesity can reduce life expectancy and cause arthritis, diabetes, and cancer. Read More > |
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Cat Checkups & Preventive Care Why Your Cat Should Stay Indoors: Part I Did you know the average lifespan for an outdoor cat is just 3 to 5 years while indoor cats average 13-17? Read More > |
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My Dog's Veterinarian Sometimes, You Just Need To Follow the Directions After a diagnosis or surgery, it’s important to recognize that veterinary advice is to be taken seriously. This pet parent learned the hard way. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Walter the Farting Dog Read More > |