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Bad Breath in Dogs

Causes of Bad Breath in Dogs, Revealed!  Bad breath occurs not only to humans, but also in pets.  Your good dog may be affected by it, and worse, bad breath can be the primary reason of you keeping distance away from the dog you love.  It can even be the cause of your dog’s death; no doubt that bad breath is dubbed as the “silent killer of pets”.  Bad breath in dogs is caused by a number of factors.  The most common cause is the so-called “tartar buildup surrounding the dog’s teeth”.  As in humans, this primary cause of bad breath in dogs is identified as the build up of small particles of food that remains in the mouth after...

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Arthritis in Dogs

If you think arthritis, that debilitating disease characterized by chronic pain in the joints, only occurs in humans, think again. The disease can also occur in dogs. In fact, arthritis in dogs is a fairly common pet disorder.  There are many factors where arthritis in dogs can be attributed to. The disorder could arise from destruction of tissue in the joints and around it that occurs subsequently often after an infection. It may also be congenital in nature, affecting structural architecture. Some forms of arthritis in dogs are due to stress and trauma to join surfaces and supporting structures. Other forms may be due to a disorder of the immune system wherein the body’s autoimmune response is directed on its...

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Dog Allergies

Dog Allergies  Dogs are like humans in that they also suffer from allergies. The most common symptom of dog allergies is itching, but the respiratory tract may also be affected, which could lead to coughing, sneezing, and/or wheezing. There are also cases where the eyes and the nose are affected by dog allergies, developing a discharge, or the digestive system becomes troubled, causing vomiting or diarrhea.  In the United States, approximately 20% of dogs suffer some type of allergy, including atopic dermatitis, flea allergy, food allergy, inhalant allergy, contact allergy, or bacterial allergy. These dog allergies differ in their symptoms and treatment used. Below are brief discussions of each of these dog allergies.  Atopic Dermatitis  One of the many dog...

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What You Must Know Before Buying a Shock Collar For Your Dog

1. What is a "Shock" No Bark Collar? Bark collars are a specific type of training tool that is ideal for dogs with a natural tendency to bark excessively, or more than usual for any reason. Bark collars are designed to provide negative reinforcement in reaction to the unwanted barking behavior. Over time, the dog will learn to avoid the behavior in order to avoid the negative reinforcement. While the use of bark collars has become controversial, it is not inherently a bad training method as long as the collar is used correctly and the training is administered as it should be. This guide is designed to address the concept of a specific type of bark collar, a "shock" bark...

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How to train your puppy

You and Your Puppy Getting a new puppy is a fun and interesting time. You probably went to a breeder or pet store or maybe just saw an ad on the Internet or the newspaper, for puppies, and decided just to check it out. Before you knew it those little eyes and fluffy puppy fur had your heart melting and you were headed home with him or her in your arms. If you are like most new pet owners you had visions of playing fetch with your dog, of watching him frolic at the lake, and of cuddling up on cold nights.   However, you probably failed to realize that the behaviors you dream of in a dog do not...

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