Dog fleas are a pesky nuisance. Any time your dog has them, not only do they annoy your pet and make her scratch constantly, they also infest the whole house, it seems and they can be a detriment to your dogs health. You can easily tell when your dog has fleas. She will scratch furiously, …
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Dog Ear Infection Symptoms, Causes And Treatment
Dog ear infection is one of the most common conditions seen by a veterinarian. In most cases the problem is otitis externa, or infection of the outer ear canal, which is caused by bacteria developing in a moist ear. In humans, this condition is called swimmer’s ear because it often develops when water is trapped …
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Dog Constipation Remedies
Dog constipation can be an uncomfortable and painful condition for your pet. Just like humans, there are dogs who have a tendency to become constipated. However, once constipation has been identified, it is usually relatively simple to treat. There are both medications and natural remedies for dog constipation. How Do You Know If Your Dog …
Dealing With Dog Allergies
Dog allergies are probably as common as allergies in humans. Allergic reactions in dogs usually produce the same range of symptoms, too. The most common reaction in a dog is itchy skin that will lead him to scratch constantly. However, they may have respiratory reactions such as coughing or sneezing, or digestive symptoms like vomiting …
Pit Bulls: True or False?
There is a lot of controversy surrounding the “bully breeds” (usually collectively referred to as Pit Bulls) these days because of some highly publicized incidents in recent years. Unfortunately, these negative stories and rare incidents can tarnish the reputations of an overall friendly, stable, loyal, and amazing breed of dog. There are many myths surrounding …