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Tooth decay in dogs can be painful and lead to other health problems. Age is definitely a contributing factor, as are your dog’s immune system, chewing habits and at-home dental care. Though your pooch might not show her pearly-whites with a “smile” command like KatherinNoelle’s Weimaraner does here, it’s important to keep your dog’s teeth clean for health reasons. [...]
Many people experience stress during the holidays, but did you know there is pet stress too? Ironically, the things that cause stress in pets are among the same things that cause holiday stress in people. According to the OM Times, The top pet stressors are: Guests coming and going for a party. Relatives [...]
At Christmas-time some pet owners indulge their dogs with people-treats while other people get very busy and aren’t able to pay as much attention to the dogs as the usually do. Either way, there are dangers for dogs at Christmas that you must be aware of to avoid an emergency trip to the vet. If [...]
According to Animal Planet, “Vets say 85% of canines over age 4 have some form of gum disease.” Given that scary statistic, it’s very important that you brush your dog’s teeth as part of an oral hygiene regimen. The Newport Harbor Animal Hospital shows us how to brush your dog’s teeth. Please keep in mind that [...]
The American dream is often portrayed as a house with a beautifully groomed lawn with the family dog laying in the lush grass, the parents sitting in matching Adirondack chairs and the kids playing catch. But what if that gorgeous lawn was actually making your dog sick? Well, it very well could be, based on [...]
Canine bipolar disorder is believed by some experts to be a real mental disorder in the canine community. While this disease may seem exclusive to humans, it has been noted by authorities that our four-legged friends appear to go through “some degree of cyclothymic complications.” Perhaps your dog has been upbeat and cheerful for a [...]
Yes, our furry pals can have ADHD, just like our kids. And, just like our kids, just because our dogs are hyper does NOT necessarily mean they have Canine ADHD. Some dogs are simply more hyper than others. Only a vet can say for sure. Canine attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is defined as “a condition [...]
By Elijah Merrill for The Dog Daily When seven dogs in the same county die of the same thing within two and a half weeks, people tend to take notice. That’s what happened recently in Lancaster County, Pa., as multiple cases of canine parvovirus proved lethal. According to Dr. Katy Nelson, an emergency veterinarian in [...]
If you have a lot of flowers in your yard then it’s likely you have bees buzzing around. And that means sooner or later your dog will likely be stung on the face or paws. Vet Street spoke with two vets for advice on what to do if your dog is stung by a bee. [...]
Chronic hepatitis in dogs refers to the condition that is brought about by various disease processes that lead to the inflammation, scarring, and even cell death—especially in severe cases—of the dog’s liver. It presents itself in three stages, being a progressive disease. In the first stage, the dog’s liver begins to swell. Liver cells undergo [...]
