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If your dog has a dry cough, it could be a sign of several different conditions, some mild, others very serious...
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Regular vet visits are essential to keep your dog healthy. But just how often do you need to go?...
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Mange in dogs is an itchy, parasitic skin disease caused by microscopic mites. It can affect any dog, leaving them hairless, with…
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Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), known to many dog owners as kennel cough, is a highly contagious respiratory...
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Anemia in dogs occurs when the dog’s body does not produce enough hemoglobin or red blood cells. Anemia is often a sign of a serious...
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Introducing your baby to your dog can be exciting and stressful at the same time. New routines, sounds, and smells can...
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Dental care for your dog is just as important as dental care for yourself. You may already be doing at home dental care including...
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With proper vaccination and a monthly preventive, Lyme disease doesn’t have to be a worry. The following information will help you recognize...
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Vaccines have the important job of helping to teach your dog’s immune system how to recognize and fight off disease-causing pathogens...
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Heart disease in dogs refers to any condition that affects the normal functioning of the heart, its valves, or...
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Humans aren’t the only ones who can develop diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disease that can affect dogs, cats, and...
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Tick paralysis, or toxicity, is a rapid, progressive disease affecting the nerves of dogs. While rare...
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Hearing that your dog has been diagnosed with diabetes can be troubling. While there is no...
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Hearing that your dog has heart disease or congestive heart failure (CHF) can be a worrying time...
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New Puppy Checklist
Have a new puppy, and wondering what you need to do? This new puppy checklist makes it easy to get your dog situated in their new home.