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Cavities in Dogs – A Holistic Approach

Cavities in Dogs – A Holistic Approach

What Are Dental Cavities In Dogs? Dental cavities, also known as caries, are small holes in the teeth caused by decay. These cavities occur when the bacteria in the mouth produce acids that break down the enamel, which is the hard, protective outer layer of the tooth....

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Common And Uncommon Health Problems For Bernese Mountain Dogs

Common And Uncommon Health Problems For Bernese Mountain Dogs

Common Health Issues in Bernese Mountain Dogs Hip Dysplasia Hip dysplasia is a genetic condition that happens due to the improper development of the hip joint. This leads to pain and arthritis for your dog. It's particularly prevalent in large breed dogs like Bernese...

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How to Stop Your Dog From Chewing Your Stuff

How to Stop Your Dog From Chewing Your Stuff

Yes, Your Dog NEEDS To Chew Chewing is a natural instinct behavior for dogs, and it's rooted in their evolutionary history. For dogs, it has several purposes. The main function of chewing for dogs, other than eating, is to help keep their teeth clean and their jaws...

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Brown Eyes In Dogs–Why Are They Dominant?

Brown Eyes In Dogs–Why Are They Dominant?

The Eyes Have It: From Wolves to Dogs It's well-known that most dog breeds were domesticated from wolves. Interestingly, wolves typically have yellow eyes, not brown like most of today’s dogs. No, they usually gaze at us with deep brown eyes. And apparently, it’s...

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Microplastics Found In Dogs: A Growing Concern For All?

Microplastics Found In Dogs: A Growing Concern For All?

The team found 12 types of microplastics in 47 canine and 23 human testes. According to Dr. Yu, it’s likely that there are microplastics in more dogs than not. "Our study revealed the presence of microplastics in all human and canine testes," Yu said. Using a novel...

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The Mobility Benefits of Antioxidants for Dogs

The Mobility Benefits of Antioxidants for Dogs

Understanding Antioxidants For Dogs Antioxidants are compounds that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals, which are unstable molecules that the body produces as a reaction to environmental and other pressures. In simpler terms, think of...

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Life-Changing: Cancers Found In Big Dogs

Life-Changing: Cancers Found In Big Dogs

Osteosarcoma in Large Breed Dogs Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone tumor in dogs, accounting for about 85% of all skeletal tumors. It primarily affects large and giant breed dogs, such as Rottweilers, Greyhounds, and Golden Retrievers, and tends to be more...

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Debunking Myths About Dog Gut Health Products

Debunking Myths About Dog Gut Health Products

As smart pet parents who want the best for our dogs, and in a world where it's so easy to 'say' anything is natural and holistic, it’s honestly important to have a healthy dose of skepticism and demand the evidence for claims made about dog digestive health. That's...

read more
Cavities in Dogs – A Holistic Approach

Cavities in Dogs – A Holistic Approach

What Are Dental Cavities In Dogs? Dental cavities, also known as caries, are small holes in the teeth caused by decay. These cavities occur when the bacteria in the mouth produce acids that break down the enamel, which is the hard, protective outer layer of the tooth....

read more
Common And Uncommon Health Problems For Bernese Mountain Dogs

Common And Uncommon Health Problems For Bernese Mountain Dogs

Common Health Issues in Bernese Mountain Dogs Hip Dysplasia Hip dysplasia is a genetic condition that happens due to the improper development of the hip joint. This leads to pain and arthritis for your dog. It's particularly prevalent in large breed dogs like Bernese...

read more
How to Stop Your Dog From Chewing Your Stuff

How to Stop Your Dog From Chewing Your Stuff

Yes, Your Dog NEEDS To Chew Chewing is a natural instinct behavior for dogs, and it's rooted in their evolutionary history. For dogs, it has several purposes. The main function of chewing for dogs, other than eating, is to help keep their teeth clean and their jaws...

read more
Brown Eyes In Dogs–Why Are They Dominant?

Brown Eyes In Dogs–Why Are They Dominant?

The Eyes Have It: From Wolves to Dogs It's well-known that most dog breeds were domesticated from wolves. Interestingly, wolves typically have yellow eyes, not brown like most of today’s dogs. No, they usually gaze at us with deep brown eyes. And apparently, it’s...

read more
Microplastics Found In Dogs: A Growing Concern For All?

Microplastics Found In Dogs: A Growing Concern For All?

The team found 12 types of microplastics in 47 canine and 23 human testes. According to Dr. Yu, it’s likely that there are microplastics in more dogs than not. "Our study revealed the presence of microplastics in all human and canine testes," Yu said. Using a novel...

read more
The Mobility Benefits of Antioxidants for Dogs

The Mobility Benefits of Antioxidants for Dogs

Understanding Antioxidants For Dogs Antioxidants are compounds that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals, which are unstable molecules that the body produces as a reaction to environmental and other pressures. In simpler terms, think of...

read more
Life-Changing: Cancers Found In Big Dogs

Life-Changing: Cancers Found In Big Dogs

Osteosarcoma in Large Breed Dogs Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone tumor in dogs, accounting for about 85% of all skeletal tumors. It primarily affects large and giant breed dogs, such as Rottweilers, Greyhounds, and Golden Retrievers, and tends to be more...

read more
Debunking Myths About Dog Gut Health Products

Debunking Myths About Dog Gut Health Products

As smart pet parents who want the best for our dogs, and in a world where it's so easy to 'say' anything is natural and holistic, it’s honestly important to have a healthy dose of skepticism and demand the evidence for claims made about dog digestive health. That's...

read more

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