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Dogs
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Fears, Phobias, and Anxieties in Dogs
Fear is the instinctual feeling of apprehension resulting from a situation, person, or object presenting an external threat -- whether real or perceived. The response of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for the freeze, fight, or flight syndrome. It is considered to be a normal behavior, essential for adaptation and survival; its context determines whether the fear response is normal, or abnormal and inappropriate. Most abnormal reactions are learned and can be unlearned with gradual exposure. More
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Ingestion of Foreign Objects
Dogs, like children, are curious animals and love to play. However, they also like to chew on their toys and, as a result, sometimes swallow harmful objects that can affect their health. It is important that you protect your dog from ingesting dangerous foreign bodies. More
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Risks Associated with Aspirin For Dogs
Aspirin are potent and have high toxicity. In the short term, aspirin may cause some serious gastrointestinal problem that may result in severe stomach irritation with side effects like vomiting, loss of appetite and diarrhea. Over the long run, they may cause serious health problems such as kidney or liver damage to your dog More
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Is a dog right for you?
Maybe you've heard dog owners say, "Having a dog is like having a child who never grows up." This statement often brings skeptical looks from people who have never shared their lives with a dog, but those who have know only too well how true it is. More
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7 things you can do to keep your pet healthy
- Keep your pet at a healthy weight;
- Exercise your pet;
- Feed your pet a balanced, nutritious diet;
- Have your veterinarian examine your pet at least once a year to make sure your pet is healthy and to help detect problems earlier;
- Vaccinate your pet against potentially deadly diseases such as distemper, parvo, panleukopenia and rabies;
- Keep your pet free of parasites (fleas, ticks, heartworm, etc.) - consult your veterinarian for the best product for your pet;
- Spay/neuter your pet.
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Dental Care
Dental disease is a series of changes that are associated with the inflammation and loss of the deep supporting structures of teeth.
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