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HOPE FOR A DOG LUNG CANCER CURE

We now know that even people that don’t smoke can still get lung cancer and so can our dogs. There are many women who develop a particular type of breast cancer by the gene–HER2–,   this same gene also appears to be the cause of lung cancer in many dogs,  according to a new study of […]

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WHY DOGS MUST AVOID THESE FOODS

WHY THESE FOODS ARE DANGEROUS TO DOGS To recap,  kidney disease in dogs can either be acute or chronic.   Acute kidney disease occurs all of a sudden  whereas chronic develops over a long time and is common in older dogs.   Acute kidney disease can be reversed whereas chronic kidney disease can’t. Dogs with kidney disease […]

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KNOW THESE ESSENTIAL KIDNEY DISEASE FACTS AND KEEP YOUR DOG ALIVE

KIDNEY DISEASE FACTS AND THE STEPS TO TAKE AGE The sad fact is that the older your dog gets the greater the chances of getting kidney disease is.   With most dogs it’s after the age of seven that kidney disease can start to develop. FOOD Always remember that if there is at least one thing […]

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OUT OF SHAPE DOGS COULD GET CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

Association between Body Condition and Survival in Dogs with Acquired Chronic Kidney Disease V.J. Parker L.M. Freeman First published: 28 September 2011 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-1676.2011.00805.x   Background Obesity in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with longer survival.  The purpose of this study was to determine if a relationship exists between body condition score (BCS) and […]

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12 NEW DOG DENTAL PRODUCTS

1. Digital sensor Brand new from Dentalaire is a sensor boot for the Dentalaire intraoral digital sensor.   This boot helps place the sensor in the mouth more easily and provides added protection against bite trauma.     2. Mouth prop From Dentalaire is an autoclavable mouth prop,  available in small,  medium and large sizes.   […]

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SAVING DOGS THROUGH RESCUE GROUPS

DOG BREEDS THAT HAVE CONTACT GROUPS IN THE U.S.  Affenpinscher  Afghan Hound  Airedale Terrier  Akita  Alaskan Malamute  American English Coonhound  American Eskimo Dog  American Foxhound  American Staffordshire Terrier  American Water Spaniel  Anatolian Shepherd Dog  Australian Cattle Dog  Australian Shepherd  Australian Terrier  Azawakh  Barbet  Basenji  Basset Hound  Beagle  Bearded Collie  Beauceron  Bedlington Terrier  Belgian Laekenois  Belgian […]

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SAVING YOUR DOG THROUGH PROPER DIET

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PITBULL BREEDS OVERVIEW SO WE CAN END THE STEREOTYPE

JUST WHAT IS A PITTIE Many people who work in animal shelters bunch the Staffordshire Bull Terrier,   American Bulldog and American Bull Terrier into the term “Pittie”.   This terminology has now morphed into a macro-category used as a metaphor to describe dangerous dogs.   Lets clear up this misconception once and for all. JUST WHAT […]

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WHAT IS ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN DOGS

[soc_one_third] content [/soc_one_third] [soc_one_third ] content [/soc_one_third] [soc_one_third class=’last’] content [/soc_one_third] Antimicrobial (Antibiotic) Resistance in Dogs occurs when disease-causing bacteria develop the ability to resist the antimicrobial (antibiotic) drugs designed to kill them.   Antimicrobial resistance is increasing to certain disease-causing bacteria that are important in canine health.  This is leading to:• Infections that are […]

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WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR PET IN A MATURAL EMERGANCY

SAVING YOUR DOG IN AN EMERGENCY, HERE’S WHAT TO DO

WHEN MOTHER NATURE STRIKES,  HOW TO SAVE YOUR PETS Pet Safety in Emergencies Emergencies come in many forms: fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, violent storms and even terrorism. In the event of extreme weather or a disaster, would you know what to do to protect your pet? Be prepared: make a plan and prepare a […]

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