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Caring For Your Senior Dog: What You Should Know

Caring For Your Senior Dog: What You Should Know

If you’re considering bringing home a sweet, old pooch, we have a few tips that will help when it comes…
Treating and Preventing Pet Bites

Treating and Preventing Pet Bites

A pet’s mouth is much more than a food-intake device. Animals use their mouths to explore their surroundings, communicate a…
The Dirt on Dogs and Digging

The Dirt on Dogs and Digging

As any dog parent can attest, the sight of a furry friend enthusiastically digging up the earth can be both…
Top 3 Most Important Dog Dental Care Tips

Top 3 Most Important Dog Dental Care Tips

Tartar and gingivitis are two of the most common problems in dogs that veterinarians see. Poor dental hygiene can lead…
Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease in dogs happens when the head of the femur degenerates. The condition causes inflammation and disintegration of the…
Retinal Degeneration in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Retinal Degeneration in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Retinal degeneration in dogs is a medical condition that causes issues with the way a dog sees and can even…
Researchers Confirm Genetic Links To Canine Hip Dysplasia

Researchers Confirm Genetic Links To Canine Hip Dysplasia

(Photo Credit: Kintarapong / Getty Images) A 2021 study found 21 specific genetic markers associated with canine hip dysplasia (CHD). More…
Why Summer Heat Can Be Deadly For Brachycephalic (Short-Muzzled) Dogs

Why Summer Heat Can Be Deadly For Brachycephalic (Short-Muzzled) Dogs

At first glance, it may seem like a small French Bulldog can handle the heat than a heavy-coated Siberian Husky.…
Neutering Your Male Dog: What You Need to Know

Neutering Your Male Dog: What You Need to Know

Dog neutering is a simple surgical procedure that sterilizes a male dog so he’s incapable of parenting puppies. “The big…
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) in Dogs

Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) in Dogs

No, OCD isn’t a condition that compels your dog to keep checking on their buried bones or constantly wash their…
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