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Dog Worms: Identifying the Signs and Symptoms -- There are 5 different types of dog worms (internal parasites), which your dog can fall prey to. These are: heartworm, hookworm, roundworm, tapeworm and whipworm. As a dog owner, we recommend that you educate yourself on these worms in order to be able to recognize the symptoms if they should become evident in your dog.
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Ear Infection In Dogs: Symptoms and Causes -- Ear infections can be caused by any number of things. Wet ears not dried after swimming or bathing, a build up of ear wax, grass seeds and fox tails, untreated ear mites, using cotton tips to clean ears (which pushes things further into the ear), and growths in the ear canal, can all lead to ear infections.
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Dog Fleas & Ticks -- Dog fleas are different to those which infest humans and cats. When a flea bites, it injects saliva to stop the blood clotting whilst it sucks it up. The saliva contains chemicals which often cause an allergic reaction in the dog.
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Dog Worming -- Regular worming is essential to protect your dog against internal parasites. This involves giving it preparations in liquid or tablet form.
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Did You Just Eat That? 10 things found in your home that can kill your dog -- Dogs are very curious animals and as omnivores and natural scavengers, can get into and eat just about anything. However, there are many toxic substances found in your home that could potentially kill your dog. The following is a list of ten common household substances that you should make sure to keep out of your dog's reach.
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Chill Out: Keeping Your Dog Cool in the Hot Summer Sun -- Summer is typically a time of great family fun and activity. The days are long and warm, the kids are on vacation, and the sun worshipers are out in full force. Unfortunately, the season also brings with it some very specific hazards - sunburn, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Not only are these hazards a threat to your human family, they can endanger the lives of your furry family members as well. As temperatures soar, your dog will need a little attention in order to ensure his safety.
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Keeping Your Dog Warm During the Winter Months -- For many dog owners, how to keep their dog warm during the cold winter is a big concern. Luckily for them, there are many ways to do this. If your dog is small, has short hair, or is older, you may want to consider purchasing a jacket to help keep him warm.
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Herbs for Your Dog -- Herbology, basically, is the use of herbs in the treatment of many types of illness. Herein the emphasis of treatment is based strongly on the specific use of herbal roots, flowers and leaves to stimulate the healing process. Keep in mind that these herbs are not a form of drug (as in man-made forms, such as aspirin) but are strictly natural in content.
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Introduction to Canine Hip Dysplasia -- What is Hip Dysplasia? The hip joint consists of a “ball” on the femoral bone, and a “socket” on the hip bone. Canine hip dysplasia simply defined is when a dog’s hips do not develop normally and the ball does not fit snugly into the socket.
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Is He Fixed? Information on Spaying or Neutering Your Pup -- Despite the obvious and much-documented benefits that come from the spaying and neutering America's dog population, there are those pet owners who still harbor some reservations about the whole process. Is the necessary surgery risky? Will the dog become lethargic and fat as a result? Will the dog be depressed?
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