The Most Common Dog Health Issues

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Our furry buddies depend on us for care. That being said, we, as paw-rents should know the most common health problems our canine companions might be facing:

1.Ear Infection - This is a common health problem in dogs. The culprits of this health problem are ear mites, yeast, hair growth and allergies.

2. Worms - If Fido is showing symptoms of worms, it warrants a trip to your veterinarian. Worms infestation poses serious health risk to our pooch's life.

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Christmas Dishes That Can Be Poisonous to Dogs

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Dogs are curious by nature, especially when it comes to food. However, some of our foods can harm our pooch's stomach and cause digestive distress including, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and even poisoning. It is our responsibility as paw-rent to monitor what they munch on. Christmas day is fast approaching, this mean celebration; gastronomic feast. Extra cautions should be made during this holiday to avoid Fido from trying out the Christmas dinner.

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Likely Causes of Vomiting in Dogs

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We discussed about skin allergies in dogs in our previous article. Now, let's talk about Vomiting in dogs.
Vomiting in dogs is not always because of some petty reasons, sometimes it is an indication that your dog is experiencing something life-threatening, warranting a trip the nearest animal hospital. But, before your spring into action you need to know first the facts about vomiting in dogs and its likely causes.

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Skin Allergies in Dogs

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Dogs got allergies too, seeing a dog scratching like there's no tomorrow is no longer new to dog owners. The question is, what's itching your dog? There are various reasons why your dog tend to do excessive scratching. But the most  notorious of all causes would be allergy.

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These are the telling to determine that your dog has allergy:

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Five Notable Dog Breeds: What to Expect, Part One

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Dogs, much like humans, have individual traits: some may hate going to the animal hospital while others might actually be enjoying it. However, we cannot deny that a dog's behavior is also affected by its breed: some are known to be extremely loyal and protective, while others are easygoing couch potatoes. Anyway, what are some notable dog breeds and the things to watch out for, expect and not do when you have them in your home?

English Mastiffs

English Mastiffs

The English Mastiff, also referred to by many as simply the Mastiff, is a giant dog breed that can grow as tall as 30 inches and weigh up to 250 pounds. It is currently one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Anyway, what are some of the things to expect if you're planning on having one around?

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Three Facts You Need to Know About Pet Obesity

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Obesity in the United States is common, not only to humans but also to pets, which means that there are a lot of pets in your local animal vet clinic trying to get treated. Although fat cats and dogs on the Internet are subject to laughter and amusement, the condition they are experiencing is not a laughing matter: the complications an obese human will experience will also be evident in pets. That being said, let's delve into the subject and learn a number of facts that you need to know about the matter.

Most cats and dogs in the United States are fat

obese cat

According to the data collected by the Association for Pet Prevention in the United States, most cats and dogs in the United States are either overweight or obese. For cats, 30% of them are overweight, while 27% are grossly obese. Only 3% are thin or underweight while 40% have the ideal weight. As for dogs, 36% of them are overweight, while 17% are obese, while 44% are in the ideal weight range.

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Pets, Beaches and Pools: Preventing Complications

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Since it's summer, you might take your pet out for a dip in the pool – remember though, try to ask your vet at the animal hospital for advice first. A lot of dog breeds, along with some cats, love to take a dip in the pool, lake or beach. May it simply be to cool off with their owners or to play fetch, it certainly is a very fun activity, and great exercise as well. However, it's not always without problems: there might be some complications and dangers that may arise because of these types of activity. So, here are some of the dangers and some of the most effective ways to prevent them:

Drowning dogs and cats


There are no stats to show it, but there have been cases of drowning pets, although you may not stumble one soon in the animal hospital. It is a painful and a harrowing way to die – just imagine your pet struggling to keep its head above water and clinging to life in the middle of a lake. Anyway, preventing this is pretty easy. Just remember these tips:

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  • Before taking a dip, make sure that your dog or cat actually knows how to swim. The best place to see that they do is in the swimming pool, given that it's a low-risk environment. Although some dog and cat breeds instinctively know how to swim, some might actually panic even with your guidance.

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