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Beyond the Veterinary Clinic: Caring for a Dog with Cancer

Our veterinary clinic will be your closest ally in the battle against cancer if your dog has been diagnosed. But you are still your dog’s primary caregiver, so you need to be armed with the knowledge on how you can help with managing and treating their condition.

Here are some essential and practical tips that can help give you a clear picture of what it takes to care for a dog diagnosed with, undergoing treatment for, and recovering from cancer.

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Warning: Do You Know the #1 “Silent Killer” of Dogs & Cats?

When we talk about “silent killers” of dogs and cats, we’re talking about those diseases that show no early signs and yet are deadly enough to cause damage without you knowing. The sad bit is that by the time you realize your pet is ill and visit the pet hospital, the damage done could be irreversible.

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How To Prevent Most Common Dental Problems In Dogs

Like humans, pets experience dental problems. Dental disease is common in dogs and frequently occurs in dogs that are two-to-three years old. The good news is that there are different things you can do to correct these issues and prevent them from reoccurring. Here is a list of the most common dental problems in dogs, and how to correct them:

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How to Keep Your Dog Out of the Pet Hospital During the Holidays

The pet hospital is the last place you want to visit during the holidays. Considering the season’s festive décor and scrumptious feasts though, dogs tend to grow more curious and enterprising this time of the year and may often find themselves in situations that put their safety and health at risk.

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What is Ringworm and How Can You Prevent It?

Ringworm is a common condition that can affect both pets and humans. A fungal infection of the superficial layers of the skin, hair, and nails, the name ‘ringworm’ comes from the round, red, raised ring that marks the boundary of the inflammation.

It is safe to say that most people have either had ringworm themselves, or known someone who has. There are several different forms of ringworm that you should be aware of in order to know how to treat it in either you or your pet.

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How to Care for Dogs Suffering from Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety is a very real – and sometimes frustrating – problem that dogs of all different breeds, shapes, and sizes suffer from. As a pet owner, this can be extremely frustrating, for many different reasons. Dogs experiencing separation anxiety might urinate, defecate, bark, howl, chew, dig, or even try to escape your home when you are not there. Sure, these behaviors may also indicate that your dog could stand to go back to training and needs to be taught proper house manners, but they also can be symptoms of distress or separation anxiety.

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Best Food for Elderly Dogs: What to Give an Aging Pet

Caring for a dog in their golden years includes becoming familiar with the best food for elderly dogs available. What kind of food should be provided to them though, and how does it qualify as “the best”? Here’s what you need to know.

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