Category: Health
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Biological Facts About Dogs
You can never know too much about dogs, since there are hundreds of unique breeds, and thousands of years’ history about canines. However, here is a quick list of fun facts that have to do with a dog’s anatomy! Most canines can impose around 150-300 pounds of pressure for every square inch of their mouths.…
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Damaged Thyroid Treatments and Prevention
It is not easy to determine how thyroid issues begin, or what causes hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism in a pet. Though both cats and dogs can struggle with either overproducing or under-producing the thyroid hormone, it is more common for them have hypothyroidism issues. However, when the cat or dog is diagnosed, ignoring the issue could…
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Thyroid Problems in Pets
The thyroid is the hormone-producing gland located in the throat area. Similar to humans, cats and dogs can also suffer from thyroid issues, causing an array of alarming symptoms. Unfortunately, since these symptoms also occur in other diseases and conditions, it can be difficult to diagnose the thyroid problem right away. One of the reasons…
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How to Approach Lameness In Pets
There could be a myriad of reasons why a dog may limp. But as a pet owner often the greatest struggle is watching a pet you love suffer day after day with the same ailment. Walking slows down gradually, energy depletes and what they were used to doing suddenly becomes a real challenge. One of…
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Canine Sinus Infection
If your pup is sniffling and has watery eyes it might make you think that he is ailing from kennel cough or some other respiratory disease. However, dogs can also suffer from sinusitis, or sinus infections. Here is a look at the symptoms, causes and prevention tips about the painful and frustrating infection that is…
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Shampooing, Conditioning and Blow-drying Pets
Shampooing How often should I shampoo my pet? There may be a variety of opinions on the subject, but it seems that the general consensus is that bathing a dog once a week, or even once every two weeks could be too drying for their skin. The best plan would be to try to bathe…
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Pink Eye in Pets
Many ailments we hear of are generally thought to be health issues that humans alone possess. However, in some cases there is a cross over where domestic pets can suffer from the same infirmities that we do. One such example is pink eye, or conjunctivitis. Find out how dogs and cats can get this infection,…
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What To Look For In Pet Food
Most people don’t put enough thought into the nutrition they provide their pet. Usually, it is a “one size fits all” mentality, where the consumer will simply try to find a product that is inexpensive, or seems delicious to their pet, and then continue to use the same food for all their animals, their whole…
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Canine Liver Disease: Prevention and Treatments
Because of the dangers a damaged liver present to the health of your dog, it would be best to be educated about how to prevent the disease from forming. Learn about the causes and symptoms of canine liver disease, then review the below treatments and preventative measures that can be taken to safeguard against liver…
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Canine Liver Disease: Causes and Symptoms
Liver disease or hepatobilary disease is listed among the top five most common causes of canine deaths. The liver functions in a variety of important ways that greatly influence a creature’s overall physical health, which is why liver failure or infection often becomes fatal. The liver houses minerals and vitamins, metabolizes proteins, fats and carbohydrates, and…