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Arthritis is Dogs – 6 Ways You Can Ease the Pain What are the Signs of Arthritis in Dogs?

There are a lot of possible signs that your dog’s joints are causing pain. Some of them are often mistakenly attributed to inevitable old age changes by owners. If your dog is showing any of the signs listed below, make an appointment with your vet so you can work together to improve your 4-legged friend’s quality of life. Continue reading

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Arthritis in Dogs – 6 Ways You Can Ease the Pain What is Canine Arthritis?

Arthritis in Dogs – 7 Ways to Ease the Pain. Part I – What is Dog Arthritis? Arthritis in dogs, also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD), is a very common degenerative condition of the joints in dogs. There are actually a few different types of arthritis, but the focus of this article is osteoarthritis. Continue reading

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How to Live With a Pet Allergy Without Getting Rid of Your Pet

How to Live With a Pet Allergy Without Getting Rid of Your Pet.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) reports that about 15-30 percent of people with allergies have allergic reactions to cats and dogs. With more than 100 million pets in the United States this leads to high allergy morbidity as people are exposed to animal allergens when visiting friends and family or even in public spaces like schools and offices. Continue reading

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Feeding your older pet for optimum health

Feeding your older pet for optimum health. As our pets get older, their energy level goes down and they may seem to be eating a lot less than they used to. Older pets may develop illnesses that the pet didn’t have when he or she was younger. Their disrupted immune system predisposes them to maladies such as allergies, joint inflammation, infections, skin disorders and even allergies to foods that they have eaten their whole lives without problem. Continue reading

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Best Cat and Dog Breeds for Allergy Sufferers

Best cat and dog breeds for allergy sufferers. Sneezing, runny noses and itchy eyes are the bane of people allergic to their pets. Now, and air purifier manufacturer and an environmental consulting firm have released their list of the top allergen-friendly pets. Here is the list of breeds making the cut for the Allergen All-Star pet Awards: Continue reading

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