Canine Liver Disease

Liver is an important gland that is involved in almost all the processes of the body. It helps in blood purification, waste removal and digestion by producing bile. Due to its role in a number of functions of the body, it is prone to damage by a variety of diseases. Studies reveal that almost 3% of the canine diseases, diagnosed by veterinarians,...

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Colitis Symptoms in Dogs

Colitis in dogs is the inflammation of the colon. The colon is situated above the dog's small intestines and it has three basic functions. They being the absorption of water, storage of waste matter or stool and the further digestion of unabsorbed nutrients. The colon has higher bacterial density as compared to the small intestine. The cause...

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Beagle Health Problems

Beagles belong to the hound group and are similar to foxhound in appearance. However, this breed of dog is small to medium in size with small and short legs, but long and soft ears. One of the well-known beagle facts is their sense of smell. Therefore, they are commonly also used for tracking and detection. They are also one of the intelligent...

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What to Do if Your Dog Gets a Cold

Dogs are more exposed to germs and microorganisms than human beings. So if you are wondering can dogs get colds, then the answer is yes they can and in fact cold is very common among dogs. Dogs may catch cold because of cold weather, wet conditions or can also get it from other infected dogs. The problems may start with just normal cold and...

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Bichon Frise Grooming Styles

Grooming is an important part of taking care of a pet's fur coat since it keeps it healthy, tangle-free and clean. A Bichon Frise has a voluminous mass of hair, in thick white fluffs that circle its entire body and facial region. Even as puppies, these guys can be pretty hairy and will need a good trimming every couple of weeks. To go about...

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Prostate Problems in Dogs

Dogs are favorite pets of human beings. We try to take proper care of these creatures. But, at times, they can suffer from various diseases. Some of them being fatal, while others are minor. Prostate problems are such kind of diseases observed in dogs. Prostate is an organ which is located in front of the rectum and below the bladder and it...

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Puppy Shots Schedule

A mother passes on a significant amount of antibodies to her litter, when she gives birth to them. These antibodies ensure that the puppies are able to combat most diseases, well on their own. But of course, they may not be enough to safeguard your pet's health throughout his/her lifetime. Therefore, it is necessary to speak to a veterinarian,...

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How to Take Care of a Dog

You can take it from me that owning a dog is one of the few pleasures of life that everyone can enjoy, as it becomes more of a family member than just a pet. God knows how, but it does learn to share all your joys and sorrows just as any other person close to you would. So obviously, when your dog is ill or injured, there is no way you can...

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Teacup Pugs

Teacup pugs are not a separate or recognized breed. Teacup pugs are the result of breeding small pugs so that this genetic defect is carried on to produce even smaller pugs. While they can be cute, dwarfism is not a desirable trait in any breed, and should be eliminated. The pug is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. This dog is a favorite...

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How to Get Your Dog to Sleep Through the Night

Ever watched the classic animation movie - Lady and the Tramp? Remember the scene where they get the puppy into their house for the first time and keep her designated in her room? And then the way she keeps barking the whole night through cause she doesn't want to sleep alone? And how she manages to make her way into their room in the end?...

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Small Dogs Good with Children

John Grogan said, 'A dog is the greatest gift a parent can give a child. OK, a good education, then a dog.' I totally agree with him, and while I cannot give you his reasons for saying that, I can definitely give you mine for agreeing! I think dogs teach us a lot about all the things that matter most. Firstly, they love unconditionally!...

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Symptoms of Liver Failure in Dogs

Just like we humans, the liver plays an important role in a dog's body too. Liver failure in dogs can arise due to a variety of causes. The early symptoms of liver failure in dogs are so subtle and generally mistaken as some other health disorder. This is why it is important to know about the signs and symptoms of liver failure. Now, liver...

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Causes of Limping in Dogs

There are some key signs of a healthy, happy dog. A shiny coat, clean teeth and a good gait are to name a few. In fact, running, jumping or frolicking around is important doggie behavior. A limping dog, favoring one foot over the other, or trying to avoid walking at all, is a clear indicator that something is wrong. The causes could be transient,...

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How do Dogs Get Worms

There is no doubt about the fact that dogs are among the most popular pet animals. While, adopting a pet may sound simple for you, the efforts behind taking care of the animal may not be that easy. Apart from providing the right diet, shelter and other things, you must also take care of its health problems. As far as canines are concerned,...

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Heat Exhaustion in Dogs

When human beings are exposed to heat for a long time, they suffer from heat exhaustion. In the same way, this problem of heat exhaustion can also occur in dogs. However, the only difference here is that canines cannot express their discomfort through words as humans can. Hence, it is important for people who have dogs as pets to know about...

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Cleaning Dog's Ears

Cleaning a dog's ears can seem a daunting and sensitive task if you don't know how. Maybe even a little yucky for some. But we shall not be concentrating on solving that aspect here today. What we shall be doing instead, is talking about the correct method and the right way of cleaning the ears. It is a really important task because it prevents...

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How to Take Care of Your Pet Labradoodle

To be honest, I have an insane amount of admiration for Labradors, and when I first came across the idea of crossing a lab and a poodle, I didn't think it would be that great. Well I was wrong and they are indeed a breed of all that is good in the world (corny, but true!). But, with great dogs comes great responsibility. Labradoodles can be...

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Taking Care of Pet Hamsters

Hamsters, which belong to the rodent family, are one of the most popular pets found around the world. They are cute, clean and easy to take care of, which make them a favorite pet for people of all ages. They can be really entertaining companions for the keeper if proper care of their mood and diet is taken. The only inconvenient fact about...

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