Dog Health

Dog health refers to the health of domestic dogs and the various factors that can affect it. Common health problems in dogs include obesity, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

Parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can cause significant difficulties and even death in your dog or puppy. However, for owners who provide their dog with excellent care and quick medical intervention, the survival percentage of parvo is high. In this article, we will talk more about what parvo and the different stages of
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German shepherds shed all year long. While their shedding is heavier in the spring and fall, cats may and will shed their undercoat throughout the year. If you don’t want to deal with shedding, a German shepherd might not be the best choice. This breed loses a lot of fur, so anticipate your home to
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The health of your dog is directly related to the food you give him … and the bowl it goes in. And that bowl can potentially contaminate food and harm your dog … or be highly breakable and cause injury. So here are the best dog bowls evaluated. They include the pros and cons of
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Does your dog get enough protein in his diet? Chances are he does … but he can still suffer from protein deficiency. Proteins are chains of little building blocks called amino acids. And your dog needs to get 10 of these essential amino acids in his food or his health will suffer. Many foods are
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Have you ever been confused by your dog’s blood work results? The numbers you get from your dog’s blood tests can be baffling, and sometimes veterinarians don’t do a good job of explaining them. A liver enzyme test can be especially difficult to understand. The letters that appear on your dog’s test results will probably
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Your dog’s oral health is a window into his overall health. From puppyhood through to his senior years, you should be practicing good dental health. That includes a healthy whole food diet, some raw meaty bones for chewing and regular teeth brushing. So here are some tips on how to brush your dog’s teeth …
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As your dog ages, his body starts to weaken. He won’t get as much nutrition out of his food. His liver won’t be able to push out as many toxins … and his brain will begin to slow down.  That’s why senior dogs need a boost as they age. Natural supplements for senior dogs help
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Gold and Mond (Jindos) Photo courtesy of Adopt Korean Rescue https://adoptmekoreanrescue.org/ Rescue dogs are beautiful souls who have likely experienced some form of trauma. Love is important, but pet parents must also know how to respond to their dog’s trauma responses and provide optimal nutrition, emotional support, teaching, desensitization and respect for the dog’s pace
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Dog lost for weeks has the most amazing reunion with Mom and Dad For updates on Ashley and her family, check them out on Facebook: http://thedo.do/brittneynovickis, and on TikTok: http://thedo.do/brittneyannenovic. Special thanks to Halifax Humane Society for helping to reunite them, you can follow them on Facebook: http://thedo.do/halifaxhumanesociety and on Instagram: http://thedo.do/halifaxhumane
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In observance of Animal Pain Awareness Month, PetMeds® is helping pet parents learn about recognizing and managing pain in pets and giving away 8 pain prevention prize packs through the month of September. September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, first started by the American Chronic Pain Association in 2001 to help pet parents learn about
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The Internet may engage in frequent debates about whether you should let your dogs on the couch. However, a survey from Stonyfield Organic showed that out of 1,000 Americans surveyed, 74 percent said that they happily shared their couch and/or bed with their pooch. In fact, many pet owners feel that few things are more soothing than
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Everyone loves puppies, but all dogs will grow, mature, and reach their full size at some point. The question is, when do dogs stop growing? And just how big will your dog get?  The short answer is that most dogs will stop growing between the ages of 6 to 18 months. However, this figure can
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