Veterinary Specialists
There are several types of veterinary specialists that often assist regular veterinarians in their practices. A general veterinarian is effective at treating most of the ailments and diseases of a pet...
View ArticleHealth Problems in Older Dogs
Owners of older dogs face special challenges in keeping their pets healthy. This necessitates remaining attentive to all the signs and symptoms of health problems in older dogs if you want to keep your...
View ArticleCan Dogs Eat Apples?
From time to time a friend will ask me if dogs can eat apples without getting sick. One friend called me in a panic on a Saturday morning after her pet Labrador snatched an apple off her kitchen...
View ArticleAnimal Shelter Adoptions
There are some important questions you need to ask about the health of any dog you’re considering adopting from an animal shelter. Most dogs available for people to adopt from city or county operated...
View ArticleHip Dysplasia in Shih Tzus
Hip Dysplasia in Shih Tzus is not as common as it is in larger breed dogs. However, the sad fact is that all sizes of dogs and many breeds are susceptible to this debilitating disease. Shih Tzus Shih...
View ArticleObese Dog Health Problems
When a dog is obese it’s more susceptible to developing serious medical conditions because of an elevated glucose level and the extra amount of fat that puts additional pressure on its joints and also...
View ArticleHow Often Do I Need To Walk My Dog
Do you walk your dog once a day, twice a day, or sometimes more? How often do you need to walk your dog? A dog needs to be walked regularly, both for exercise and for potty breaks. Walking your dog is...
View ArticleElbow Dysplasia in Dogs
Elbow dysplasia in dogs is a painful degenerative condition that affects popular breeds of large dogs like Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, and Great Danes. What is elbow dysplasia...
View ArticleOrthopedic Dog Beds
An orthopedic dog bed provides more support for a dog’s joints and muscles when it’s suffering from hip dysplasia or arthritis. An orthopedic bed with special cushioning can help your dog feel more...
View ArticleDogs With OCD
Dogs with OCD (or Osteochondrosis) suffer a great deal of pain and mobility issues. When a dog has OCD, fragments of bone and cartilage become detached from larger bones and end up floating around the...
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