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It is natural that you want to take care of your dog's health so they will remain by your side. Check out this starter guide to your dog's health
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If you’re interested in becoming a Shih Tzu parent, then it is important that you are aware of their health requirements before you commit to adopting one. New Shih Tzu owners or individuals who are simply interested in learning more about this breed might be wondering: what skin problems, issues, allergies, and bumps
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Everyone knows that when babies are born they have an umbilical cord that is attached to the placenta, but do dogs have the same? Dogs are quite similar to humans when it comes to reproduction, but how similar is the process? You might have noticed what you think is a belly button on your dog’s stomach, and naturally t
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Deciding when it is time to say goodbye to your dog is never going to be easy, but the best thing that you can do is to learn as much as possible about kidney disease, how it is going to affect your dog, and when it might be time to have them put down. This is a really difficult decision for you to have to make, but it
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No one likes paying any more attention to their dog’s feces than they absolutely have to, but sometimes, something catches your eye that requires closer inspection. I’m writing this from experience, as recently, my floppy-eared mutt, Neptune, took care of business, and as I donned the bag and leaned down to deal with i
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It is never easy to have to decide when it is the right time to have your dog put down, but this could unfortunately be the kind thing to do if your dog is suffering. With a serious illness like lymphoma, eventually, the time might come where you may need to have your dog put down to stop them from suffering necessaril
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So, you’ve noticed a pink spot on your dog’s nose. Now what? Understanding changes in your dog’s nose color is crucial in the context of the dog’s overall health, as it can be related to potential health implications. The first step is to learn about all the different potential causes of a pink spot developing on a dog
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As a dog owner, you haven’t felt true pain until you’ve adopted a dog that refuses to go out in cold and wet conditions. Especially if you live in an area where it is cold and wet for most of the year. Thankfully, there is a wide range of breeds that not only tolerate the snow but thrive in it. Some breeds are even bre
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Dogs might be ready to eat anything they can get their teeth around. But this doesn’t mean that they can eat just anything. We might commonly allow them to chew on anything they like (and they will always beg to have some of your dinner). But this doesn’t mean that you can give them a forkful of your food. Cooked rice
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If you have noticed that your dog’s breath, pee, poop, or fur smell unusual or really unpleasant, then it is possible that something is wrong with them, and they require treatment. This might not always be the case for everyone, but it is something that you should be aware of, just in case there is a problem that you n
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The trend for house plants has seen a rise in recent years, and one of the most common house plants you’ll find in homes all over the world is the Spider plant, Chlorophytum comosum. Their long, flowing leaves make them architecturally interesting, but they also make them a target for curious dogs! Whether you’ve come
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Glaucoma is a serious condition that affects the eyes, and it is something that can happen to any dog. This condition is typically more common in older dogs, and it can be paired with other health conditions that come along with old age. If your dog is suffering with glaucoma, then you might be wondering when would be
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Broken toes are one of the most common injuries seen in dogs. They can occur anywhere and at any moment, as they’re usually the result of an accident. But the symptoms can often be difficult to diagnose. So, what should you do if you think your dog’s toe might be broken? This article will help you to determine whether
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Changes in stool and urine can be great indicators of what is happening in your dog’s body. It can tell you if your dog is feeling constipated or even if they are nervous! But if you go to pick up your dog’s poop and see red, that can be really worrying. Sometimes you might even notice yellow mucus or even white dots!
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Raising a puppy is pretty exciting. There’s nothing quite like watching a puppy as he wiggles on over to you to give you some love and attention. It doesn’t come without its challenges, however. Anxiety can kick in if you’re a first time puppy owner and you aren’t quite sure about what’s normal and what isn’t. You may
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Brussel sprouts are pretty divisive – you either love them or you hate them! Some people love to have them with a roast dinner, some people would rather throw them to their loyal pooch, who stares at them, begging them for a morsel of their dinner. Here’s something that you may not have asked, however – can dogs actual
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If you think your dog may be suffering from symptoms of acid reflux, you should try to identify what’s causing the problem as soon as possible. This will allow you to get your dog the best treatment and make sure he’s feeling back to normal in no time. So, what is acid reflux? Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophagea
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Absolutely! Being a particularly muscular breed, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, also called Staffy, or Stafford, has quite a lot of energy and will happily walk beside you all day long if they can. As a result, the length of their walk will probably depend more on your energy levels and available time This doesn’t mea
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Having to say goodbye to a dog is really hard, and knowing when the right time is to do so can be difficult to decide. This is an awful decision for anyone to have to make, but it is often the right thing to do when your dog is suffering or has a poor quality of life. There are many different health conditions that dog
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There are two types of people in the world. There are people who want to bag it, bin it, and never think about it again. And there are the people who study it closely – knowing that your dog’s poop can give us an unrivaled insight into their health. Whether you spend 2 seconds or 2 minutes looking at your dog’s poop –
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My dog gives me such joy and makes me laugh incessantly – Stana Katic We’re all in this wonderful, bizarre, and often strange journey called life, and all that we really have to rely on as we travel down its path is each other. It’s the relationships that we form with each other that make us who we are and shape the pa
