Dogs exhibit many behaviors that worry for their owners, but are actually very normal. If you’re a first-time dog owner, or if you’ve recently acquired a new pet that’s a different breed than you’ve owned in the past, you may notice some things that seem unusual. However, chances are these behaviors are perfectly ordinary, and […]
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Canine brucellosis is a contagious bacterial infection that affects a dog’s reproductive organs, or impedes its ability to reproduce. The disease is spread through direct contact with bodily fluids that contain the infectious bacteria. This group of sources primarily includes reproductive fluids, but saliva and urine can both contain smaller amounts of disease-causing germs. As […]
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Whether you’re dealing with a teething puppy or an older dog that’s suffering from separation anxiety, your canine friend is capable of doing a lot of damage when it’s left home alone. Chewing is a natural but often destructive behavior for dogs, and if they’re ruining your rugs, furniture, or valuables, it’s definitely time to […]
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Unfortunately, canine dental diseases are very common. As in humans, high levels of plaque can form in dogs’ mouths as the result of trapped food debris, buildups of bacteria, and the presence of other foreign particles. Plaque, in turn, attracts even more bacteria, which your pet’s immune system recognizes as an intruder. When your dog’s […]
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Studies have shown that as many as one in five dogs will develop an arthritic condition during their lifetime. While it’s natural for dogs to become less active as they get older, canine arthritis is more serious than simple aging, especially if it goes undiagnosed and untreated. In total, researchers have identified five different arthritis […]
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Dogs are particularly prone to four types of eye infections. The first and most common type is conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye or red eye. Alternately, your dog may develop corneal inflammation. Third, uveitis is a type of eye infection that affects the iris and surrounding tissues. Finally, tear gland and eyelid injuries or […]
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