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Most Common Digestive Issues in Dogs and How to Relieve Them
Common Digestive Issues Your Dog May Experience Diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, and other digestive problems can make your dog one unhappy pooch. Identifying the cause of your pet’s problem is the first step in helping your pet feel better. These Digestive…
Euthanasia: Saying Goodbye
It’s not easy to say goodbye to cherished pets, even those that have lived long, happy lives. Although you may hate the thought of life without your pet, euthanasia can be the kindest decision you can make when your friend…
What to Do If Your Pet Eats Grass
Does your pet regard your lawn as the perfect place to snack? Eating grass may not seem very appetizing to you, but your pet doesn’t share your disdain. In fact, both dogs and cats enjoy eating a little grass from…
Gastroenteritis in Pets
Lengthy bouts of vomiting and diarrhea can be a sign that your pet has gastroenteritis, a common condition that occurs when the lining of the stomach and intestines becomes irritated. Since frequent diarrhea and vomiting can lead to dehydration, a…
Identifying Dementia in Senior Dogs
Could Your Senior Dog Have Dementia? Dogs and people share many things in common, including the tendency to develop dementia as they age. If your dog has dementia, you’ll notice a few key behavioral changes. Common Signs of Dementia Canine…
What You Need to Know About Antibiotics
People and pets routinely died from infections before penicillin, the first antibiotic, was introduced in the first half of the 20th century. Today, veterinarians use antibiotics to treat many types of bacterial infections, including skin, respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. Although…
Caring for Your Older Pet
Many of the same problems that affect people as they age, such as arthritis and diabetes, can also affect your pet. Making a few changes to the way you care for your furry friend will help you ensure that your…
Fleas, the Frustrating Pest
Consider the following scenario: You arrive home from a long flight from a wonderful, two-week vacation. As you drive home, you remind yourself the boarding kennel is already closed and you have to wait until tomorrow to pick up your…
Flea Preventative Medications: Oral vs. Topical
Fleas are not only a source of irritation and frustration, but they also pose a serious health threat to animals. These tiny external parasites can carry a variety of diseases, including bubonic plague, and severe infestations may cause deadly levels…