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Can Dogs Sense Earthquakes
Many pet owners who reside in California or other areas where earthquakes strike are already acutely aware of their dogs’ uncanny reliability in alerting them…
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Best Puppy Food
Choosing the best puppy food can be an extremely frustrating task. After all, there are so many choices! How do you even begin to choose? To begin, you should…
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Puppy Mouthing And Biting
Puppies often spend a significant amount of their time investigating the world around them; this often includes mouthing and chewing on items. When puppies…
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Abdominal Swelling
The stomach area is larger than normal, usually accompanied by abdominal pain. Abdominal swelling can be caused by something as innocent as eating to much…
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Bleeding From The Incision Site
Blood streaming from a surgical cut made in skin or flesh. Blood streaming from an incision is does not have to inflict direct danger to your pet. In case of…
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Scooting The Hind End
This happens when dog is scooting the hind end against the floor to empty its anal sacs. Scooting the hind end is a behavior that is seen in dogs much more…
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Irregular Heart Beats
Any abnormal, irregular heart beats or rhythm of the dog or cat is related to many pet health conditions. An irregular heart rhythm may be a sign of Addison’s…
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Alopecia
The term alopecia is used to refer to partial or total lack of hair in areas where hair is normally present. This can be due to <a…
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Depression
When people think about depression, they most likely think about it as being a human condition. However, what you may not know is that pets can become…
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How To Potty Train A Puppy
One of the first things that new puppy owners want to accomplish is potty training. Potty training puppies isn’t as difficult as you may believe. With the…
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma in pets occurs when there is increased pressure inside the eye. A clear fluid within the eye, known as aqueous humor, is essential to maintain the…
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Clumsiness
Any awkwardness or unawareness of movements or size in your dog or cat, is also known as clumsiness. This is a symptom that does not always have to be a cause…
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Blindness
Blindness can be a debilitating pet health concern for your dog or cat. However, if your pet is blind in only one eye, it should be able to get around without…
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Fever
When the pet has an increased body temperature or fever that can be recurrent. A body temperature of at least 103.5° F (39.5° C) is considered a fever. A…
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Why Do Dogs Chase Cars
This is a common question asked by many dog owners; why do dogs chase cars ? Some dogs see a car and automatically feel the need to chase the high-speed…
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Pituitary Macroadenoma
The pituitary gland is a small structure located at the base of the brain. It produces hormones that regulate adrenal function, thyroid function, growth…
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Apathy
A state of indifference or lack of emotions in a dog or cat is also known as apathy. Pets have the tendency to show signs of apathy when they are not feeling…
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Yeast Infection
Yeast infections in pets, medically known as candidiasis, occur when yeast begins invading damaged tissues due to suppressed immune systems. Yeast, or…
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Wheezing
The dog or cat breathe with difficulty and produces a hoarse whistling sound. Wheezing in pets is characterized by loud and difficult breathing. Perhaps the…
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How Do Dogs Get Heartworms
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in which larval stages of heartworms circulate through a dog’s bloodstream to ultimately…