The Flehmen response is a behavioral response to an interesting scent. It is fairly uncommon and very subtle in dogs, although more common in cats, and it usually involves a dog ever-so slightly curling their top lip to draw air towards a special organ in their nose. Due to the rigid structure of their mouths, […]
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The Maltese is a popular toy breed known for their signature long, silky coat. Ever since their acceptance as a breed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1888, the breed has remained consistently popular, ranking in the top 40 breeds in the US (by popularity) as of 2022.1 In addition to their coats, they’re
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Canine osteoarthritis, more commonly referred to as arthritis, is a term used to describe the abnormal inflammation of one or more joints in a dog’s body. It is one of the most commonly diagnosed ailments in dogs, with a clinical prevalence of 2.5%. However, despite its relatively high prevalence, it is also often undiagnosed, with
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Regurgitation is defined as an action where something that was swallowed (usually food) is brought up again to the mouth. In dogs, this is also often accompanied with the expulsion of the food from their mouth. For many pet owners, the sight of their beloved pup regurgitating food is often upsetting. Such a reaction is
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