Do you find that you recoil from your pup when they come in for a cuddle or apologize to guests for the smell? Bad breath is quite common in our canine companions, especially as they grow older, an
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Vitamin A, also known as retinol, is necessary for all vertebrate species, humans and dogs included. Retinol is a fat-soluble vitamin found in many foods, supplements, and even human skincare produ
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Are you looking for a healthy, all-natural source of protein and other invaluable nutrients for your dog? Look no further than eggs! Almost 50,000 people search the "can dogs eat eggs" and "eggs fo
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The first few weeks of any puppy's life are spent under the guidance and protection of his mother. For the first 28 days, puppies rely solely on their mothers' milk, which contains the right type a
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The fact that our dogs are getting older is a reality each parent has to face. Over time, the canine body changes and its dietary needs change with it. The body moves slower, metabolism moves slowe
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What Is Canine Hypothyroidism and What Causes It?
How much do you actually know about thyroid problems in dogs? Is your dog exhibiting:
Skin disease;
Neurological disorders;
Behavior iss
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Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is an illness that impedes the canine body from properly managing glucose and insulin. Anywhere between
0.3% to 1.3% of the total canine population suf
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Approximately
20% of dogs experience urinary incontinence throughout their lives. Whether due to infections, bladder stones, excess water intake, or congenital structural defects, urinary incont
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Dubbed the "
health epidemic of the 21st century," stress plays a significant part in the lives of both humans and dogs. In our canine companions, stress often manifests itself in the digestive s
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Glaucoma is an ophthalmological disorder that, fortunately, affects only a small number of dogs (
1.7%) across North America. Usually caused by genetic issues, glaucoma can become dangerously pai
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Tumors are an unfortunate reality for our canine companions. Over the course of their lives, one in four dogs develops neoplasia (i.e.,
the abnormal growth of cells in the body), and a serious p
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Dogs are usually known to have a ravenous appetite and devour any food you give them. That's why you might have heard someone tell you that "you eat like a dog" when you gobble up a big fat juicy burg
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