Adminster First Aid To Your Dog

November 30, 2009

Do you know what to do if your puppy is suddenly lying on the ground after being seriously injured by a car accident, poisoned, electric shock, or is choking? I realize that the last thing you want to do is imagine your lovable pet being hurt in such a fashion, however, if you have no [...]

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Cancer In Dogs

November 28, 2009

WHEN SCOTT Friberg’s dog, a wire fox terrier named Bailey, was diagnosed with sinus cancer in 2003, the prognosis was bleak. Bailey had a tumor in his sinus cavity that was too large to be removed, and a veterinary oncologist told Mr. Friberg that radiation treatments could affect the surrounding areas, causing blindness and brain [...]

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Dogs Sometimes Bite

November 27, 2009

There are real benefits to having a dog. Besides encouraging their owners to go for walks, they can be a great source of love and companionship. Dogs in families help children develop a sense of responsibility and caring for others. [ad#right-250]But dogs are also animals which sometimes cause harm. Children under five have the highest [...]

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Dog Allergies

November 27, 2009

Dog allergies can happen just like in their human companions, basically an allergy is a hypersensitivity to exposure of a harmless substance. In dogs these allergies usually manifest themselves, though not always, as skin conditions. [ad#left-336]Skin irritation from allergies is fairly easy to identify. Some of the symptoms are redness, itching, hair loss and recurring [...]

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Dog Dandruff

November 27, 2009

Dog dandruff is a pressing problem that most dog owners face. All dogs get dandruff it is, however more hidden the longer hair breads and more clearly visible in the short-coated breeds like Boxers. [ad#left-250]For dogs dandruff is uncomfortable, itchy and will cause flakes to fall into the dog’s eyes and although in itself it [...]

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Dogs Health Problems

November 26, 2009

The domestic dog’s health is possibly one of the best-studied areas in veterinary medicine, and that’s not surprising considering the long and close relationship the animal has had with humans almost since time began and unfortunately dog health problems are all to common. [ad#left-336]Infectious diseases are one of the major dog health problems that pet [...]

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Boxer Hip Dysplasia

November 25, 2009

Large dogs such as Golden Retrievers, St Bernards, German Shepards and Boxers are prone to developing Hip Dysplasia or Hip Arthritis. The condition in an animal is degenerative, is progressive and quite often will render the dog lame. [ad#left-336]Hip Dysplasia in Boxers can be noticed more frequently in older dogs where the ball and socket [...]

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Bichon Hot Spots

November 25, 2009

A dog ‘Hot Spot’ is a localized area of skin inflammation and infection. The infection can be superficial or deep. Other common names for this condition include: moist dermatitis, and acute moist dermatitis. Like many other small dogs the Bichon Frisé is inclined to develop hot spots. [ad#left-336]The signs to watch out for are redness [...]

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The Amazing Life Changes Of The Growing Puppy

November 20, 2009

From the moment he was conceived to the time he is born, a puppy is being fed directly by his mother and without any effort on his part. From the time of birth until about 6 to 7 weeks later, his mother’s milk will be his primary diet that will provide him with the  energy [...]

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What Happens When A Dog Goes Through A False Pregnancy?

November 20, 2009

Did you know that many female dogs can have one false pregnancy after another? Not all female dogs are created equal – there are some that have a nurturing drive so tremendous that they can show signs of a false pregnancy after every astral cycle. [ad#right-250]What can cause a dog to have a false pregnancy? [...]

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