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DOG EAR YEAST INFECTIONS: CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS
If your dog’s shaking his head or scratching his ears constantly, it could be a dog ear yeast infection. One or both of his ears might have a yeasty smell, or black-brown gunk caking the insides. When your dog’s ears are crusty, smelly and inflamed, it’s a warning sign of a bigger health issue … Read…
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HOW TO MANAGE YEAST INFECTION IN DOGS
What Is A Yeast Infection In Dogs? Yeast is a fungus that lives in your dog’s intestines in small numbers. It’s a normal inhabitant of your dog’s digestive tract and it helps him digest his food. But when yeast is allowed to overgrow, your dog will start to suffer from what’s essentially a fungal infection.…
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SPAY/NEUTER AND JOINT DISEASE
There are three topics you shouldn’t discuss with friends: politics, religion … and spay/neuter. Talking frankly about spaying and neutering is worth the backlash though … because of the health risks associated with it, especially in a young dog. One common problem is the link between spay/neuter and joint disease in dogs. Unfortunately, many dog…
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SHOULD YOU SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR DOG? HOW TO AVOID LONG-TERM HEALTH EFFECTS
by Dr. Peter Dobias, DVM A breakthrough interview on how sterilization in dogs impacts health with expert biologist and researcher Linda Brent, PhD For years now, I have felt uneasy about spaying and neutering dogs. My questioning of this practice started with spending more time in Europe, where spaying and neutering your dog is much…
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WHY IS MY DOG NOT EATING?
Why Wont Dogs Eat? Your dog’s appetite is regulated by a complex mechanism that involves their brain, the fullness and distention of their stomach and intestines, and specific hormones. Appetite can be altered by medical conditions, behavioral conditions, environmental changes, or issues with the food itself. When a dog has no appetite and isn’t eating…
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How to Manage Children Around Dogs
Kids and dogs don’t make good decisions when left alone. Putting them together without direct supervision and/or no rules is a recipe for disaster. Too many people think: Dogs/puppies are toys for kids. Dogs should know not to bite children. They also believe that their kids should actually be at a higher level in the…
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Introducing a New Dog into a Home with Other Dogs
Bringing a new dog into a home is always an exciting time. It’s like adding a new family member or guest to the household. While much has been written on bringing puppies into the home – very little has been written about bringing new adult dogs into the home. This article should help you make…
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How To Make Dog Kibble Better
Are you one of the millions of dog owners who can’t feed raw? Let’s face it … raw feeders are still in the minority. Most dogs today still eat kibble. It may be because of budget, or convenience. Or perhaps you just can’t deal with all that raw meat. But you still want to give…
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GMOs In Dog Food
GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organisms and they’re in the news a lot these days. And there are many different opinions about whether they’re safe or not. There’s a lot of controversy about GMO foods. Some scientists claim that eating them is perfectly fine. But the truth? The companies that create GMOs (and stand to profit from…
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The Importance of a Healthy Microbiome in Your Pet
The Importance of a Healthy Microbiome in Your Pet Share If you have been a pet parent for years or even a few months, you have probably heard that gut health is essential to your pet’s overall health and wellbeing. But what does gut health entail? To understand how to maintain optimal gut health in…
