Cancer rates, both in humans and pets, have shot up in the past few decades in many developed countries. Dogs get cancer at roughly the same rate as humans. Older dogs are more susceptible to the disease. In fact, cancer accounts for almost half...
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Aging in dogs, as in humans, is inevitable, but there are things we can do to minimize the physical stress associated with aging by, modifying the dog’s care and daily routine, for example. Additionally, sometimes some of the signs of...
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Healthy dogs are usually playful, active, and alert. Once in a while, your dog may seem to be dull or lethargic, and you may wonder if your dog is sick. There are some common sick dog symptoms that can help you to determine if your dog is indeed...
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Unlike people, dogs cannot cool down by sweating. In fact, the only few sweat glands that they have are on the pads of their feet. You can say that dogs don’t have a very efficient cooling system. As such, they do not tolerate high...
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If your dog feels itchy, you will notice that he is constantly and incessantly scratching, licking, chewing and biting at the skin. He will most probably also rub his face against objects such as furniture in order to bring about relief. As you...
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Heartworm symptoms in dogs are caused by the parasite heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis). They are known as “heartworms” because the adult worms live in the right side of a host’s heart. Dogs are the natural hosts of heartworms...
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Dogs cannot tell us when they are not feeling well, but their body language speaks louder than words. By learning to recognize some canine illness symptoms and signals, you will come to notice quite quickly what is wrong with your dog and what...
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Many people wonder if dogs suffer from depression. The answer is “Yes!” Research shows that dogs have a wide range of emotions, from happiness, excitement, pride, to guilt, shame, embarrassment, jealousy and depression. Dogs are...
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