Separation anxiety is the main reason veterinarians prescribe dog antidepressants. Rescue dogs are prime candidates for all sorts of behavioural problems and in order to keep them in their forever homes, Dog antidepressants (along with other behavioural training techniques) is sometimes the best answer. Is your dog tearing up your house when you’re not home? …
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What is the life expectancy of a dog with dilated cardiomyopathy? While the overall prognosis of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), also known as an enlarged heart, isn’t good, a dog’s ultimate lifespan will depend on how advanced the disease is, how early it was caught, and having a good treatment plan. If your dog was recently …
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Worried that grain-free dog food might be less healthy for your dog than you thought? If so, you’re not alone. Veterinarians in North America have been reporting an increase in dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) for the last few years. The disease is common in some large breeds (see below), but the alarm was sounded when it …
It’s not unusual to be a little overwhelmed about how to look after your chihuahua puppy. They’re so tiny yet so vulnerable. This dog that – for now – can fit in the palm of your hand has the needs of a puppy and the heart of a warrior. This post is a guide to …
Hyperkeratosis in dogs is a condition that causes an overproduction of Keratin in the body. Keratin is the structural protein that makes up your hair, skin and nails. Normally, Keratin provides a protective barrier to the skin. However, when there’s too much of it, it builds up and causes problems. In dogs, the buildup of …