Nobody ever said that dog ownership was glamorous, and the very existence of anal glands in dogs can be a consistent reminder of that. They produce a secretion that has a characteristic rotten fish smell that once you’ve experienced it, you are unlikely to ever forget it! Normally, this secretion is only released when a […]
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Dogs may stand on four legs and spend an inordinate amount of time with their noses up each other’s bottoms, but their hormones function similarly to ours. Hormones are chemicals released by glandular tissue in the body, and they control the actions of certain organs and cells. They play a huge part in the physiology
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In the weeks and months that any journey outside involves wrapping up in thermals, jackets, waterproofs, scarves, and beanies, you may be wondering: Just how cold is too cold for your dog? Are there times when you should forgo their walks in favor of curling up by a fire with a book and a hot
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Neurological disorders in dogs can be alarming for owners to witness and often tricky to diagnose and treat. The nervous system is essentially the electrical system in the body and comprises the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS is the brain and the spinal cord, and the PNS involves
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Body trembling, ears pinned back, manic pacing, hiding, fervent panting—these are the signs of noise phobia as displayed by a dog. As an owner, you may feel a sense of helplessness watching your dog suffer from the consequences of what you logically know is an unfounded fear. However, it is a common issue in our
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Immune systems like to keep us on our toes, occasionally picking something that we are exposed to and saying, “Hey, you there, intruder! I’m going to fight you!” Unfortunately for our canine companions, allergies do not just affect humans. Eggs are one of the most common food allergens in dogs, alongside chicken, beef, dairy, soy,
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A dog’s paws tolerate multiple stressors all throughout their life. While biomechanically designed to withstand many of these stressors, they are not immune to discomfort and disease. Paws can scale and crack, and they can be subject to the intrusion of foreign bodies and infections and be burnt by heat and ice. Just like our
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If your dog has eaten an ink pen, you should contact your veterinarian immediately. Ingestion of any non-food objects can lead to obstructions and be detrimental to the health of your dog, so you shouldn’t hesitate in seeking care. It can sometimes be difficult to know how much of a strange object your pet has
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A big spoonful of peanut butter is delicious and comforting and certainly a much-loved treat for dogs. Unfortunately for pancreatitis patients, it is high in fat and can put a grumpy pancreas into a full-blown temper tantrum. For dogs that have historically suffered or continue to suffer from pancreatitis, peanut butter, and other fatty foods
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If bumpy red welts have erupted suddenly all over your dog, you may be wondering what they could be. These innocuous little bumps that can cause great discomfort to your dog are called “urticaria” or “hives.” The skin is the body’s biggest and most vital organ. Its complicated network of three layers works synergistically to
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