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Sure, your loving dog may sport a huge heart in terms of sweetness, but his skin reigns supreme size wise. The skin represents up to one-fourth of his total body weight โ€” a fact that may drive home a greater need to pay attention to what youโ€™re putting into your canine palโ€™s food bowl.
For most of us, our dogs are usually involved in every aspect of our lives. As a result, injuries can occur. Burns are uncommon in dogs, but they do happen. Itโ€™s important to know how to manage them should they occur.
The holidays are a wonderful time to spend with our furry friends. It can be tempting to not only share the love but to share the wonderful holiday food, too. But be warned! Veterinarians know this time of a year as a bad one for pancreatitis.
A dogโ€™s first veterinary exam, no matter the age, is essential to uncover hidden diseases. Some dog parents believe the first visit is merely for vaccinations, but the real value is a thorough physical exam. So what are vets looking for? Letโ€™s tour a typical exam to find out.
Itโ€™s a diagnosis no veterinarian likes to make. As soon as the word is spoken, it shatters the room. This time was no different. โ€œItโ€™s cancer. Max has a malignant mast cell tumor. I am so sorry.โ€ But no need to fret! Here’s some information that will help.
Itโ€™s 3 a.m., and youโ€™re sound asleep. Suddenly, your dog is coughing. Or is he gagging? Wait! Is he choking?! You leap out of bed to check on him, and heโ€™s already gone back to sleep. Dogs make all kinds of funny noises, and most donโ€™t signal a problem. So when should you be concerned?

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