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There are many kinds of proteins, which are made of complex, organic compounds. Each type of protein consists of a varying mix of amino acids attached to each other with peptide bonds. Dogs can manufacture some of the 22 amino acids found in their bodies, but need a dietary source for others. Amino acids build body proteins, which in turn function as components of enzymes, hormones, a variety of body secretions, and structural and protective tissues.

If your dog’s feet have a slight eau de corn chip, don’t worry. This smell is just from the normal bacteria that end up on dog feet throughout daily life.

The exact timeframe varies by size and breed, pretty much all dogs are considered adults by 2 years of age.

A wet nose strengthens your dog’s sense of smell, which is one of his most amazing senses. In a few instances, however, a wet nose can indicate something is amiss.

The healing stages of a dog hot spot start with when the spot is found on your dog's skin. With treatment, a hot spot...

Feeding your adult dog two measured meals a day is usually best; free feeding food is probably the worst choice.

“Place training,” or teaching your dog to go to a certain spot on cue, or at a certain time, is easy and invaluable.

Anal gland expression is done when a dog cannot naturally empty his anal glands and becomes uncomfortable.

I recently received the results of my dog Boone’s mixed-breed DNA test from Darwin’s Ark, a nonprofit scientific research organization (which I previously wrote...

Pumpkin is good for dogs, including dogs with diarrhea.

A sore dog paw may just need TLC to aid healing, but a pad that is rubbed raw, ripped, bleeding, or infected may require veterinary help.

A dog can get a bacterial infection in many ways, through an injury, a disruption in his gut or skin good bacteria, or secondary to another illness.