Author: Jackie Brown
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Dog Pooping Blood? Here’s What to Do Next
A dog pooping blood calls for medical attention, but before you call your vet, make sure that the red stuff you're seeing is, in fact, blood.
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Is Your Dog Losing Teeth? Find Out If It’s Normal
What should you do about your dog losing teeth? Is it normal to have a puppy losing teeth? What about an old dog whose teeth are falling out? Learn more.
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Dogs in Heat: 9 Things to Know
Let's talk dogs in heat — What should you do if your dog is in heat? And what are the signs of a female dog in heat in the first place? Do dogs know when they're in heat?
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Dog Scooting: Why It Happens and When to See a Vet
Why does dog scooting happen? Should you treat dog scooting at home or go to the vet? What does dog scooting have to do with dog anal gland issues?
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Dog Tooth Infection Signs and Treatments
What are the symptoms of a dog tooth infection and are there any home remedies you can use to treat dog tooth infections or should you see the vet?
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These Cities and States are Moving to Stop the Retail Sale of Puppies
Pet stores and Retail sales bans
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Your Dog Ate a Sock. Is It Dangerous? What to Do Next
If your dog ate a sock, here's what happens to that sock and when you need to see the vet. Plus, not sure if your dog swallowed a sock? Here are some of the signs.
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CBD Can Ease Dogs’ Arthritis Pain
A first-of-its-kind study suggests that CBD treatment appears to be safe.
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Enhanced Dog DNA Tests Are Now Available
Take a deeper look at your dog's genetic health and genetics.
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Pet Fostering Sees Bump
It seems the COVID-19 pandemic had at least one positive outcome.
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Dog Eye Discharge — What’s Normal and What’s Not
Dog eye discharge — whether in the form of dog eye boogers, green eye discharge or something else — can be completely normal... or not. Here's what to know.
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Decoding Dog Gas — When Is It a Problem?
Is that dog gas an issue or just a smelly annoyance? Are certain breeds more prone to dog gas? Can you take steps to prevent dog gas in the first place?
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Yes, Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks
Even completely untrained dogs can follow simple hand signal commands.
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These Are the Best Cities for Dog Lovers
Did your city make the list?
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This Company Creates Hearing Protection for Military Dogs
Have you ever wondered if military dogs wear ear protection?
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Beware Blue-Green Algae Poisoning
Here's how to keep your dog safe from blue-green algae.
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Help for Dogs with Chagas Disease
Vida Pharmacal recently announced the first cure for canine Chagas disease.
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Pet Insurance for Dogs — Should You Have It?
Let’s talk pet insurance for dogs: what is it, should you get it, how much is it, does insurance cost more for purebred dogs and what does it cover?
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Yellow Dog Poop — Should You Worry About It?
Is your dog pooping yellow? Does he need a trip to the vet ASAP? Learn when yellow dog poop is a cause for concern — and what to do about it.
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New! Animal-Assisted Crisis Response Program
This animal-assisted crisis response (AACR) training program will provide training for dog handlers on how to provide support and comfort when bringing therapy animals to visit with people affected by natural, human-caused or technological disasters.
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How Banfield is Fighting Back Against Veterinary Suicide
A new training program called ASK (Assess, Support, Know) is designed specifically to help veterinarians combat emotional distress and suicidal thoughts, both for themselves and others.
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Dog Obesity and Arthritis on the Rise
One in three pets living in the United States are overweight.
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How Tech Can Benefit the Health of Your Dog
When tech meets pet, the results are limitless.
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Blood Tests May Detect Allergies in Dogs
Biomarkers in the blood may be used to quickly identify atopic dermatitis.
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NYC to Launch Pilot Program for Air-Conditioned Dog Harbors Outside of Shops
An alternative to simply tying up your dog outside a store, pet harbors are safe and secure places for pets on sidewalks.
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N.C. Taprooms and Breweries Go to the Dogs
According to Senate Bill 290, pets are permitted to accompany their humans as long as the establishment doesn’t prepare food. Previous North Carolina law already permitted dogs in wineries.
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Puppy Dog Eyes: A Recent Development
Who can resist the sweet pleading of puppy dog eyes? New research suggests that dogs actually evolved new muscles to allow them to give people soulful gazes in order to better communicate with us.
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Pet Spending Heaviest for Food, Health Care
LendEDU, a website that helps consumers learn about and compare financial products, recently surveyed 1,000 American pet owners about their pet spending.
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Service Dogs Good for Recipients and Their Families
A Purdue University study published in May in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy attached a numerical measure to the positive effect of service dogs on humans. Although previous studies demonstrated that service dogs improve people’s quality of life, this study is the first to show measurable benefits of service dogs. According to the study, …
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