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rattlesnake vaccine for dogs

Will the Rattlesnake Vaccine Protect My Dog?

The rattlesnake vaccine for dogs is controversial. It doesn't render dogs immune but minimizes tissue damage.
dog check up

What To Expect From Your Dog’s Check Up at the Vet

How often your dog should be seen by your veterinarian, and what sort of routine screening diagnostics should be conducted, are highly dependent on...
pregnant dog

How Long Are Dogs Pregnant For?

With the exception of dog breeders, many dog owners will have little experience with pregnancy in dogs. It may surprise you to learn that,...
bloat in dogs - serious medical issue

Bloat in Dogs Is Deadly

Stomach bloat is something that every dog owner should be aware of. Knowing the early signs of bloating in dogs and the best ways...
clean and safe house for dogs

A Healthy House for Your Dog (and You, Too!)

Maintaining a healthy home is in everyone’s best interests. Here are simple steps that can lead to a healthier home environment for you, your...
flat face pug brachycephalic dog

Flat-Faced Dogs: Tragically Cute

Brachycephalic dog breeds, while incredibly cute, are the result of repeated passing on of genetic defects of the bones of the face and skull....
apple cider vinegar for dogs

Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs

According to its advocates, apple cider vinegar (ACV) is one of the least expensive, most versatile, and most effective canine health aids.  Applied topically it’s...
dog with cataracts

Cataract Surgery For Dogs

Cataracts can appear in aging dogs or dogs with diabetes. Is cataract surgery for your dog the best option? Learn more.
You can help your dog with allergies by learning what triggers them.

Help Your Dog With Allergies

Dogs are most commonly allergic to flea bites, and they can be allergic to certain foods, but environmental allergies often present the biggest challenge...
excessive thirst in dogs

What Causes Excessive Thirst and Urination in Dogs?

Excessive thirst and urination (polyuria/polydipsia or PU/PD in veterinary terms) is a common complaint in dogs. Sometimes the owner doesn’t perceive it as a...
cbd oil for dogs

How to Choose CBD For Dogs

Supplements for pets that contain cannabidiol (CBD) – a derivative of the Cannabis plant that contains no psychoactive compounds – have exploded in popularity.  According...
flea control for dogs

What is the Best Flea and Tick Prevention for Dogs?

Many people tend to see flea treatments as unnecessary. Those people have never seen a seriously flea infested dog.

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A Thing for Gear

It is wonderfully gratifying to have the exact piece of dog gear needed that fits a dog and does the job.