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Diet & Nutrition

Is Pumpkin Truly a Miracle Food For Dogs’ Anal Gland Issues? What Truly Works.

Check any pet nutrition blog and you will see pumpkin touted as a cure all for any digestive tract related illness. Soft stool (even diarrhea!), constipation, anal gland problems, weight loss. Pumpkin conquers all! There […]

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Dog Health

Dog Scooting? The 4 Best Home Remedies According to 2 Vets

Though watching your dog rub his or her bottom across the clean white carpet is highly unpleasant for us pet parents, their behavior is sending an important message: If your dog is scooting, there’s something […]

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Dog Illnesses

9 Best Home Remedies to Help a Coughing Dog [Vet Advice]

Before we look at possible home remedies to help your older coughing dog, it is important to rule out some medical reasons for coughing. If your dog has a heart condition, he needs to see […]

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Dog Health

How to Tell if Your Dog Has Fever & What to Do [Vet Advice]

A normal dog’s temperature is from 99.5ºF and 102.5ºF. When you feel your dog, he should feel warm to you. When your dog has a fever, with extreme temperatures, that can indicate your furry friend […]

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Health Issues

Why is My Dog Vomiting Blood and What Should I Do? [Vet Advice]

Seeing your dog vomit is upsetting enough, but vomiting blood can be downright scary. So what are the possible reasons for vomiting blood? When should you take your dog to the vet? This article is […]

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Dog Health

6 Common Issues with Senior Dogs that Owners Should Know About

Just as with people, there are many illnesses and consequences of aging that can affect our geriatric dogs. While it is important to note changes or problems in dogs of any age, it is even […]

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Dog Illnesses

My Dog is Peeing Blood! 2 Vets Explain What to Do

The sight of blood in your dog’s urine can be extremely scary and make any pet owner feel concerned. But before you panic, it’s important to remember that there are lots of different causes for […]

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Health Issues

Old Dog Seizures: Why They Happen & What To Do

A variety of medical conditions can cause older dogs to experience sudden seizures seemingly out of the blue. These conditions can range from relatively harmless to life-threatening. It’s also improtant to keep in mind that […]

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Health Issues

Putting Your Dog To Sleep: a Heart-Wrenching Kindness

Putting your dog to sleep is one of the hardest decisions of life. The realization that the joyous days with your furry friend might be coming to a conclusion is enormously painful. But as much […]

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Health Issues

Older Dog Not Eating? 2 Vets Explain What to Do

Is your older dog not eating as much as he used to?  If so, it’s natural to worry – but not always necessary. There are lots of reasons why Fido’s appetite might not be up […]

Diet & Nutrition

Weight Loss In Older Dogs – What Causes It & When To Worry

Weight loss in older dogs can be slow and subtle, or it can be sudden and noticeable. Either way, if you have a dog who is losing weight it’s important to figure out why it’s […]

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Behavior & Training

Why Your Old Dog Is Peeing Inside + 6 Ways To Help

When a previously house-trained older dog is peeing in the house, and it’s not just a one-off ‘accident’, it’s easy to become frustrated, and normal to worry. You are not the first owner to wonder […]

Health Issues

Older Dog Heart Murmurs & Heart Issues: An Owner’s Guide

Older dog heart murmurs, diseases and problems are fairly common, and your senior dog may develop some type of heart disease… eventually. This is because the heart is a very complex organ. As your dog’s […]

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