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Finding Strength: Coping with Dog Loss, a Guide to Healing and Remembering
Understanding Pet Loss Why does the loss of a beloved dog hurt so much? The loss of a dog, or any pet in general, can be devastating because of the strong bond and love shared between you and the dog. Dogs often occupy a special place in our lives, providing...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Finding Strength: Coping with Dog Loss, a Guide to Healing and Remembering
Understanding Pet Loss Why does the loss of a beloved dog hurt so much? The loss of a dog, or any pet in general, can be devastating because of the strong bond and love shared between you and the dog. Dogs often occupy a special place in our lives, providing...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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