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Why Does My Dog Roll In Stinky Stuff?

Why Does My Dog Roll In Stinky Stuff? And What Can I Do About It? It’s the nature of dogs that no matter how hard we try to keep them clean and fresh smelling, they will inevitably find the stinkiest,...

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Why Does My Dog Do That?

ecowelldog- natural leaders in problem solving grooming and wellness Did you ever wonder about some of the habits your dog might have that seem just a bit strange to you? Your modern dog’s odd...

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Top excuses for not brushing your dog’s teeth

February is Pet Dental Health Month and since my vet was offering a 10% discount on dental services i FINALLY decided to take in my 9 year old Maltese who was in desperate need of having one of her...

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Top 10 Reasons Why Your Dog is a Better Companion than your Partner

1. You were sober when you picked out your dog (no beer goggles) 2. Your dog doesn’t argue about what movie to see 3. Your dog isn’t looking at other humans wishing she was theirs 4. Your dog likes...

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Home Dental Care: Your Solution to the General Anesthetic Dilemma

February is the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Pet Dental Health Month – the time of year when pet parents are urged to take their dogs and cats into their local vet clinic for a dental...

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Cold Weather Bathing- Solutions for Keeping Your Dog Clean During the Winter...

If you’re like me and have dogs that literally hate getting in the bathtub for a regular cleaning, you tend to wait until the weather is warm enough so that you can use the garden hose outside to wash...

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Water Additives: Are They REALLY As Effective As Brushing?

by Cate Burnette, RVT With Pet Dental Health Month just ending, many pet owners are probably wondering just what exactly they need to do to keep their dog’s teeth and gums healthy from one yearly...

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How Does A Shampoo’s pH Balance Affect My Dog’s Skin?

Keeping our dogs clean and smelling nice can be a huge problem if your pet has itchy, flaky skin or is sensitive to the chemicals in human shampoos. Finding a canine shampoo that matches your dog’s...

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9 Household Chemicals That Can Irritate Your Dog’s Skin

If you have an allergic, itchy dog, then you know that with the weather warming up and pollen in the air, your pet’s skin problems are likely to get worse. Did you know that chemicals found in...

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Stem Cell Therapy- New Treatment For Injured & Arthritic Dogs

by Cate Burnette, RVT With all the new advances in veterinary medicine, many dog owners are turning to stem-cell therapy to relieve their animals of the pain and inflammation associated with such...

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Dogs and Frequent Bathing- Tips on Dealing With an Allergic Pooch

If you have an itchy, allergic dog, you know that with spring already here and warm weather about to hit, the pollens in the plants and grasses around your home are going to exacerbate your pup’s skin...

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DOGSBUTTER - The Perfect Treat For Any Dog

Have you ever known any dog that doesn’t go crazy over peanut butter? Just a little bit on a spoon or a cracker satisfies even the pickiest eater. The fresh, nutty smell alone can bring dogs running...

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Crowds, Loud Noises, and July 4th: How to Calm Your Anxious Dog During the...

The Fourth of July is right around the corner – time for boozy crowds of people and loud displays of fireworks to help honor our national holiday and commemorate the summer season. While some dogs are...

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Help! My Dog Loves To Swim…But Ear Infections Are a Problem.

The canine ear canal, with its horizontal and vertical layout, predisposes certain dogs to ear infections because the debris accumulated in earwax and skin oil must work its way upward, instead of...

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Working Through A Mat vs. Shaving

What Can I Do About My Dog’s Matted Coat? Regular grooming with a brush or comb helps keep your dog’s coat in good condition by removing dander and dirt, spreading natural body oils throughout the...

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Does your dog need a psychologist? What about a dermatologist, nutritionist...

Veterinary Specialists When Your Pet Needs More Than Your Local Vet While human patients have been helped with doctors specializing in certain aspects of medical care for generations, our pets are now...

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My Dog Skips When She Runs! Patellar Luxation - Causes and Treatment

by Cate Burnette, RVT Your dog’s knee joint is the largest joint in her body and carries most of her body weight. The kneecap, or “patella,” rests in a groove at the bottom of the femur (the large,...

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Fly Strike in Dogs: The Painful Condition You May Never Have Heard Of

Fly strike, also called myiasis, is an irritation of your dog’s ear caused by biting flies. A warm weather disease that primarily affects dogs confined to the outdoors in the summer and fall, fly...

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Hypertension & Your Dog- What Is It? How To Treat It?

Like we humans, our canine companions can suffer from high blood pressure, or hypertension. High blood pressure refers to the abnormal elevation of the pressure exerted by blood — specifically blood...

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Stress-Free Tips on Giving Your Dog The Medicine She Needs

by Cate Burnette, RVT Getting your dog to take her medicine can be like putting toothpaste back into the tube…it needs to be done, but can seem like an impossible task at the time. If your dog is...

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