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Stress In Dogs Emotional
Dogs are naturally sensitive creatures and can easily become emotionally stressed based upon their surroundings. Stress in dogs is most commonly noted when…
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Hair Loss
The dog or cat experiences a patchy hair loss, an increased loss of fur and/or bald spots on the skin. Hair loss is often caused by a mite, although it can be…
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Abdominal Pain
Pain in the stomach region, between the chest and groin. Malignant cancers are often the reason for abdominal pain in older dogs. Abdominal pain in younger…
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Crusty Dry Or Flaky Skin
A condition in which patches of skin become rough or dry. A crusty skin can be a cause of concern. Sometimes the skin of your pet crust because it is playing…
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Brucellosis
Brucellosis is a serious pet health condition that affects mainly dogs; however, it can develop in humans and various farm animals as well. This is a…
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Bartonella
Bartonellosis is a disease caused by infection with bacteria of the genus Bartonella. This pet disease is transmitted by bites from infected fleas and ticks…
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Oversensitivity Of Sounds
When the pet is intolerant to noise or has a over-sensitivity to sounds, especially small or senior dogs. This situation is quite common in pets…
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Spasms
Pain with spontaneous and abnormal contractions of a muscle for example in the back or neck of a pet. Muscle spasms are common in pets, and they are…
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Ten Diseases Your Pet Can Catch
Diseases can have lasting effects on your pet´s health if they are not immediately treated. As a pet owner, it is important to be knowledgeable on common dog…
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Dog Anxiety
Dog anxiety can be quite frustrating for the pet parent. In order to understand dog anxiety, you must first understand what anxiety really is. Anxiety is…
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Irish Dog Breeds For St Patricks Day
You’ve probably heard of the Irish setter . This dog with beautiful, long, red locks is difficult to miss. Did you know that there are seven other breeds of…
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Understanding Parvovirus In Puppies
Parvovirus , informally known as parvo , is an extremely contagious viral disease that was discovered in the late 1970s. Parvo is known as a puppy disease…
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Roundworms
Roundworms, or ascarids, are the most common intestinal parasites in both puppies and kittens. There are two types of these worms, and they are Toxascaris…
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Black Particles In The Ear Canal
Any black particles or discharge coming from the ears may be a sign of ear mites, which can be treated at home. In case of a yellow to green, smelly discharge…
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Changes In The Shape Or Color Of The Iris
Discoloration in the pigmentation of the eye or change in shape of the inside of the eye. It is not common for pets to show a change in color or shape of the…
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Thickened Skin
Swollen or Thickened skin in pets is typically accompanied by black pigmentation and a foul odor. This condition can occur in both cats and dogs, and the most…
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Fainting
A sudden and momentary loss of consciousness caused by a lack of sufficient blood and oxygen in the brain. Fainting can be caused by heart diseases, heart…
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Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism in pets is a more common pet health concern than you may think. In fact, the number of dogs and cats affected by this condition is quite large…
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Ehrlichiosis
Ehrlichiosis is a disease caused by various species of bacteria belonging to the genus Ehrlichia. The pet disease is spread by infected ticks of the following…
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Excessive Tear Production
An excessive tear production causes constant wetness and irritation, is also known as epiphora. Severe tear production is characterized by the overproduction…