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February 02

Protecting Yourself Against Hostile Dogs
Story from PNN (Pet News Network): We generally think of dogs as cuddly and friendly, ready to greet us withlicks and an excited wagging of the tail. However, not all dogs are like this. Some may be timid and shy, while others can be downright dangerous. Dogs can act hostile or aggressive due to a [...]

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December 30

10 Urban Pet Myths
By Dr. Patty Khuly Although I keep hoping that its time will come, the Internet hasn’t done much to dispel some erroneous thinking on the subject of pet healthcare. If anything, the Web is fueled by the kind of rumor mill sensibility that leads to even more misinformation on the subject of pet health and [...]

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December 02

Veterinary Q&A: Dementia and senior dogs
Dr. Annie Chen-Allen, an assistant professor of neurology and neurosurgery at Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, answers this week’s questions about dementia in dogs. It is part of our series about the health issues facing aging dogs. Question: What are the signs of senility? Answer: Dogs with senility, otherwise known as canine cognitive [...]

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November 29

Dog Hip Dysplasia
Quick Facts from a Veterinarian Jennifer Hawkins, DVM In more than 10 years of clinical practice, I’ve seen many dogs, in all shapes and sizes, come in for an examination because of “slowing down” or “trouble jumping”. Often, pet owners attribute these symptoms to old age, but they can be an indication of something quite [...]

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October 12

Secondhand Smoke
Article from AAHA: Question Can secondhand smoke harm my pets? Answer Not surprisingly, the answer is yes. Tobacco smoke contains more than 4,000 chemical compounds, 43 of which are known to be carcinogens. While many studies have shown that exposure to these chemicals can increase people’s chances of heart disease, lung cancer, and other cancers, [...]

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October 05

Holiday Food Considerations for Your Pet
Tip from Animal Behavioral College: Holiday Food Considerations While you’re preparing for your holiday festivities, picking out a turkey, and inviting your friends and family to your dinner table, please take a moment to consider your dogs’ eating habits, especially during this time of abundant table scraps and leftovers. There are safe and rewarding ways [...]

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October 04

Dog Park Etiquette: what you should and should not do
Story from Dogster By: Casey Lomonaco Dog parks are popular places for owners to try to address their dogs’ needs for social interaction with other dogs alongside physical exercise in a safe, off-leash environment. While my feelings on dog parks are very mixed, if you and your dog enjoy using them, you should set firm [...]

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September 21

How to Properly Remove a Tick from your Dog
Jennifer Nichole Cox is a staff writer for Dogasaur.com and proud momma of one unique “Bentley” dog. Besides fleas, ticks are probably the worst insect for your dog to come into contact with.  If a tick attaches to your dog’s body, it can spread many different contagious diseases.  So, the sooner a tick is removed [...]

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Scratching Behavior in Cats
Story from vcahospitals.com Why do cats scratch? Scratching is a normal feline behavior. Although scratching does serve to shorten and condition the claws, other important reasons why cats scratch are to mark their territory (both visibly and with the scent of the foot pads) and to stretch. Some cats may increase their territorial marking (e.g. [...]

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Protecting Your Puppy from the Parvovirus
By Nicole Pajer The parvovirus attacks the lining of a dog’s digestive system and prevents him from being able to properly absorb nutrients and liquids. Puppies are extremely susceptible to parvo as their immune systems are not fully mature. Parvo Prevention Methods The best way to prevent your new puppy from becoming infected with parvo [...]

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