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Can Dogs Have Heart Attacks?
Heart disease isn’t just a human problem. It can also affect our beloved pups and lead to several heart problems, including heart attacks. One heart problem is coronary artery disease (CAD), the primary cause of heart attacks. Fortunately, heart attacks, aka a myocardial infarction in dogs, aren’t that common. Yet, many pet owners want to…
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How to Firm Up Dog Poop
Experts in human medicine are constantly learning more about how important the gastrointestinal tract is for overall health. That’s also true of your dog’s digestive system. Your dog’s gut, just like your own, is a critical part of his health and well-being. Before learning how to firm up dog poop, it’s important to learn more…
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How to Tell If a Dog Is Sick
If you’re concerned your pup seems “off,” you’re smart to pay attention. Every experienced pet parent knows behavior changes are one of the first warning signs of a potentially sick dog. For example, instead of bounding up for a walk when you pick up the leash, your dog might raise his head and look at…
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Why Does My Dog Keep Getting Ear Infections?
If your dog gets recurring ear infections, you might want to take a closer look at its diet.
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Symptoms of Mycotoxin Poisoning in Dogs
What to know about mycotoxin poisoning in dogs and how the mold gets into kibble.
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Pet Poison Prevention Advice from a Veterinary Toxicologist
Dr. John Tegzes, VMD, Diplomat American Board of Veterinary Toxicology from Western University of Health Sciences, provides a quick overview of what can make your dog sick. Can Dogs Eat Leftovers? “Dogs sometimes have food seeking behaviors, they’ll get into the garbage and they’ll eat the scraps of food that we either throw away that…
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Grain Free Dog Food and Heart Disease
Dog parents may have noticed many canine diet trends have developed in the recent past. A dog’s diet is the most important element of his overall health care, and thus, it’s an important decision. As a result, many pet parents have become increasingly interested in grain-free diets and grain-free dog food. But, as a result…
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4 Fun Ways to Exercise Your Dog Inside & Outside
Keeping your dog healthy and active requires regular exercise and physical activity. Get the most out of playtime with your pup with fun and stimulating exercise routines that your doggy can do anywhere. How Much Exercise Does A Dog Need? Healthy dogs without physical or medical issues should get around 30 minutes of exercise per…
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Can Dogs Get the Flu?
For us humans in the United States, it’s cold and flu season, but what about your furry friends? Do pet owners have to worry about cases of dog flu? Yes, dogs can get the flu. As loving pet parents, animal health is an important topic for you. That’s why you should know about the symptoms…
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What Is a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist?
Pet parents looking to feed their dog healthy pet food are met with what seems like infinite options. We all want the best for our furry companions. We know that nutrition is essential for their overall health and well-being. But with all the conflicting information out there, it can be difficult to know what to…