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Age is just a number: 7 tips for keeping senior dogs healthy and happy

Age is just a number: 7 tips for keeping senior dogs healthy and happy. We’ve all heard the adage that old dogs can’t learn new tricks, but that doesn’t mean their owners can’t benefit from studying up on some fresh tips as their pets advance in years. Continue reading

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Dog Gone Problems: Why is my dog having accidents in the house after going outside?

Dog Gone Problems: Why is my dog having accidents in the house after going outside? Continue reading

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Rattlesnake dos and don’ts for dog safety

Rattlesnake dos and don’ts for dog safety. “Dogs smell rattlesnakes before they see them,” said RCHS spokesman John Van Zante. “Even though most dogs avoid rattlesnakes, there are still more than 150,000 dogs bitten each year in the United States … usually in remote areas.” Continue reading

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Dog Behaviors – Bark Collars Don’t Address Dog’s Issues and Why Do Dogs Eat Stools?

Dog Behaviors – Bark Collars Don’t Address Dog’s Issues and Why Do Dogs Eat Stools? Why do dogs eat stools?
While most cases of coprophagia appear to be purely behavioral, there are indeed numerous medical problems that can cause or contribute to Continue reading

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Ask a Vet: Some types of chocolate are more harmful than others for dogs

Ask a Vet: Some types of chocolate are more harmful than others for dogs. I know chocolate isn’t good for dogs, but I’m curious about how much they really would have to eat to get sick.

The toxic ingredients in chocolate are theobromine and caffeine.

The amount of theobromine can be calculated based on the type of chocolate. Continue reading

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