Health
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Managing Chronic Health Problems:Tackle specific health concerns by tweaking what’s in your dog’s dinner bowl. A good diet that meets your dog’s unique health needs can help to prevent chronic diseases from progressing or recurring more |
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Baby's Best FriendA recent study conducted by Dr. Eija Bergroth found having pets in the house during a baby’s first year of life can help bolster the infant’s immune system...more |
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Matters of the Heart: HypertensionOne out of every three adults has high blood pressure or hypertension. As with humans, this health problem is seen in cats and dogs.Primary hypertension occurs...more |
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Which Holiday Plants are Toxic to Dogs?Know which blooms and buds to keep from fido more |
Spice Up Your Dog's LifeWondering if your dog is eating a balanced and healthy diet? A recent conversation after training class prompted a lively discussion from my classmates on...more |
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Secrets to Good Canine HealthWhat to include and what to avoid more |
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Gassy LassieDog farts. For some, they’re no joke, but like a bad comedian they can clear a room. A common problem for breeds such as Boxers and French Bulldogs,...more |
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The Doctor's In - That “Guilty Look”Two of the most common negative assumptions people make about dog behaviour are that (1) dogs know when they’ve done something wrong, and (2) dogs sometimes do bad things on purpose to get back at their owner. In fact, the human emotions guilt and spite are not part of the canine repertoire. Understanding what your dog is really telling you with that “guilty look” or misbehaviour will defuse your anger and help you deal with the situation more appropriately. more |
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Canine Cancer DetectivesWhen Steve Werner began to experience a ringing in his ears and general malaise, he attributed itto nothing more than grief. Camden, one of his two beloved dogs, had just passed away and he believed that his condition was simply a side effect of the anguish he and his surviving Golden Retriever, Wrigley, shared. For weeks, Werner and Wrigley spent most of their days curled up together, bonded in their sadness and heartache at the loss of a friend. more |
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Sad Statistic: Canadians spend more time surfing the web than playing with their petsA new research study conducted by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association in partnership with Hill’s Pet Nutrition offers a troubling snapshot of the...more |
