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97When to put a dog to sleep
cohdra Working at a veterinarian hospital, I inevitably received those dreadful phone calls from owners asking if it was time to put their beloved dog to sleep. Unfortunately, I was never able to give them...
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94Symptoms of intestinal blockage in dogs
Owners of dogs with a ''vacuum cleaner'' reputation should be extra careful in recognizing the early signs of intestinal blockages. The list of objects retrieved from dogs each year is quite impressive and...
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96Causes of Limping in Dogs
Limping in dogs may appear suddenly out of the blue such as following an unnoticed injury or gradually, over time such as the onset of arthritis. While the causes of limping in dogs may be various, the...
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92Coprophagia - My Dog Eats Poop
Coprophagia is the proper name for stool eating, which is actually a normal canine behavior. In the wild momma canines keeps her den clean by eating the poop of her young pups, and as the pups grow, they copy...
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93Dogs affected by limber tail syndrome
hotblack -Sasha, a four year old Golden Retriever has spent the day camping with her owner. Since the weather was mild, the owner allowed her to take a pleasant swim in the big park's pond. After a comfy...
3 comments94Dogs with swollen ears
"My dog has a swollen ear, it feels like a marshmallow" "My dog's ear has ballooned to extreme proportions" "My dog's ear seems filled up and squishy" These were actual descriptions by owners with dogs...
9 comments94The truth about dog tail docking
When I first starting working at an animal hospital I was given a booklet with all the prices and services our animal hospital offered. As I read through the extensive list, I noticed the term 'tail docking"....
20 comments92All about dog pregnancy
After your beloved dog has been matched with a handsome stud and successfully bred, the 63 day countdown has begun. A mix of emotions pour over you, of course, lots of excitement but also bits of anxiety as...
1 comment98Signs your dog is pregnant
When it comes to canine pregnancy there are two different types of owners: the "hopeful" and the "concerned". There is the owner that is keeping his fingers crossed in hope that his bitch is pregnant and...
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91What happens during a pet's euthanasia appointment
pet euthanasia, cohdra, morguefile.com If your dog or cat has arrived to a point where his or her body is frail and there is nothing that more that can be medically done, your vet may suggest to schedule a...
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