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It really concerned me when my dog Meisha was diagnosed with diabetes last year, I didn't know what all it entailed and if I would be able to handle it.
About a year ago I took my then 10 year old dog Meisha in for her annual check up. She had lost a bit of weight which I though was good since last year the vet had said she needed to lose a few pounds. He questioned me on the weight loss and I told him we were being more careful with table scraps and working on getting her more exercise.
Included are considerations for adopting an older dog instead of a puppy.
Insights on how to achieve a good dog and owner relationship told from a dog's perspective.
Teaching children the do's and don'ts regarding animals is among one of the most important lessons you'll ever teach them. Animals are everywhere and though many are domesticated, this does not automatically make them safe. For example, in the U.S. alone, 1-2 million dog bites occur annually.
Read about what kinds of toys are best for your puppy. Tips and advice on purchasing puppy toys are included.
It's no secret that warm weather brings back parasites that can threaten the health of dogs. Common infections such as heartworm and Lyme disease, and sometimes newcomers like West Nile virus, can be top-of-mind during seasonal veterinary checkups.
However, just below the radar is a potentially deadly disease that can infect dogs and threaten their owners. It's called canine ehrlichiosis, and veterinary testing is proving that this dangerous bacterial blood infection is far more prevalent than originally thought.
While 10 million dogs currently suffer from the chronic pain of osteoarthritis, it is now understood that millions more may be at risk of developing the disease. While many dog owners think the disease only affects older animals, veterinarians point to things you wouldn't necessarily think of as leading risk factors: obesity and breed.
