Saturday, January 31, 2015

When a dog passes out urine, involuntarily, then that problem is known as urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence in dogs can occur in both males as well as females, but it is the female dogs, especially the spayed female dogs, who are more prone to this problem. Sometimes the infection might be mistaken for a bad dog behavior, hence one...

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Thursday, January 29, 2015

How long is a dog in heat? This is probably one of the most popular question posed by all those pet owners who have their female pet dogs going into heat for the first time. Well, for all those pet owners who are confused by the erratic behavior of their dogs and do not know what to do with dogs in heat, here is information on the dog heat...

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Monday, January 26, 2015

Speaking about canine skin diseases, they result either due to microbial infections or allergic reactions. Dog skin disease symptoms like itching, discomfort, and irritation are caused by the body's overactive immune response, which is associated with excess production of antibodies. Another skin disorder in dogs is development of skin tags....

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A pretty unusual looking dog breed is the Chinese Shar-Pei or simply Shar Pei. In Ancient China, it was a palace guard dog and a favorite breed for the sport of dog fighting. Nowadays, it is a rare and prized breed due to its trademark wrinkled appearance, hippopotamus muzzle and droopy face. The coat colors among Shar Peis is also quite diverse....

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Bringing a pet home is certainly one of the happiest moments in life, especially if the pet is cute, loyal, friendly, and energetic. However, when it comes to bathing them, apart from the other duties of grooming and caring, there are many theories and opinions suggested. Some believe that dogs never need to be bathed, while others say that...

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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Ear infections in dogs are common and can easily go unnoticed by most owners. These infections are mostly the outcome of the buildup of microorganisms such as yeast and bacteria in the outer ear canal. How Do You Know if Your Dog Has An Ear Infection Intensely scratching the ear, vigorous shaking of the head and whining or crying when...

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German Shepherd dogs can be a great gift that can be given to a person whom you love. The reason for this is that, a dog is a great pet to have and considered to be human beings best friend. These German Shepherds are available in different colors and are well-known for their strength and intelligence. Adopting a German Shepherd, at times,...

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Saturday, January 17, 2015

The cause of vertigo in dogs is idiopathic i.e. it is not clearly known. Intense form of vertigo or dizziness in elderly canines is known as old dog vestibular disease. The presence of this disease in dogs is marked by the following symptoms: head tilt, inability to stand properly, circling, etc. The dog is likely to stumble while walking....

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Many of the pet dogs are at a risk of suffering from diabetes. In fact, canine diabetes is reported as an important chronic disease of dogs. This commonly reported dog health problem is resulted due to improper insulin metabolism in the body. As we all know, the beta cells of the pancreas secrete insulin hormone and are responsible for maintaining...

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Bringing home a cute puppy comes along a load of responsibilities for the owner; grooming and training him to behave well is only a part of the picture. As a dutiful pet owner, you should keep a watch over changes in your puppy's behavior that indicate teeth eruption. It is quite likely that your little friend will start chewing things that...

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Monday, January 12, 2015

A dog, the most loyal pet on this earth, who loves you more than you love yourself. Ones a dog becomes a significant member of a family, he too needs equal attention, love and care as any other member. They are capable of expressing every emotion in just one language and that is 'love'. So, it becomes our responsibility to take proper dog care....

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Friday, January 9, 2015

There are plenty of dog breeds in the world from which you can choose your pet dog. You can bring home a large dog like St. Bernard or Great Dane if you have a big house and big car. However, if you are not ready for big dogs, you can always go in for some small dog breed like a toy poodle or Bichon Frise. However, if you still aren't happy...

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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Is your dog looking listless and withdrawn or is constantly whining and snuggling up to you for comfort? Well, do not just disregard these symptoms as one of the lazy or bored days for your dogs. If you find your pet dog exhibiting these symptoms, then it might signal anxiety and depression in your dog. Similar to the depression symptoms in...

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