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Veterinary Condition

May 16 2012

Dog Vaccinations

Vaccinations Are a Vital Part of Pet Health

A vet giving a dog vaccinationVaccinations are a crucial part of the health of your pet dog. For owners of new puppies, the vaccination schedule seems never ending, but as dog’s age, this schedule consolidates to two yearly vet visits. In this article we will take a look at what vaccinations your dog should receive, what they are for and how old your dog should be when they receive each vaccination...  read more »



Apr 18 2012

Worms in Dogs

dogs can be infected by Many Different Types of Worms

Vet checking a dog for wormsThere are a wide variety of worms that can infect your dog. Although many of the symptoms are similar, each will require a specific type of medication for treatment. When an inappropriate medication is used to treat worms, infestations can return or worsen in severity, causing additional medical complications. Some of the worms that commonly affect dogs include: roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, whipworms and heartworms...  read more »



Dec 31 2011

Canine Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia Occurs in Many Dogs, Not Just Dogs That Were Poorly Bred

Injured dog using wheeled cartCanine hip dysplasia is one of the most commonly occurring conditions that affects dogs of poor breeding around the world. Canine hip dysplasia does not only occur in poorly bred dogs; however, since it is considered at least in part to be a genetic condition as well as an environmental condition it occurs frequently in dogs of poor breeding. It is the opinion of most veterinarians that the largest factor affecting whether a dog will develop hip dysplasia is the presence of hip dysplasia in its parents. Additionally vets believe that nutrition as well as exercise can contribute to hip dysplasia in some dogs....  read more »



Mar 25 2010

Why Do Dogs Eat Poop

How do I Stop my Dog From Eating Her Own Poop?

My 4 month old black lab Daisy is eating her own poop. How can we get Daisy to stop eating her poop? Not only is it gross, but when she gets to it first thing in the morning, she ends up throwing up shortly thereafter. What are some easy suggestions to get her to grow out of this puppy habit fast?....  read more »