How to Prevent Bloat
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Most pet lovers have heard the term bloat, the layman's term for gastric dilatation-volvulus or GDV. GDV occurs when the stomach bloats and twists, trapping gas, food and fluid in the stomach. |
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The Dog Days of Summer
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When the weather warms up, a lot of people head outdoors with their pets to enjoy the change of seasons. Heat-induced illness, or heat stroke, is unfortunately a common occurrence during the spring and summer months. |
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Brushing Your Dog's Teeth
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One of the least-recommended preventative practices, that also happens to be among the most important for health care, is brushing your dog's teeth. |
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Flea Prevention
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One of the least-recommended preventative practices, that also happens to be among the most important for health care, is brushing your dog's teeth. |
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Mosquito Prevention
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Mosquito Prevention
As warmer weather arrives, so do mosquitoes. Not only are mosquitoes annoying but they can also transmit heartworms to your four-legged companion. This infection is completely preventable; yet, every year thousands of dogs become infected and many lose their lives to this deadly parasite. |
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Early Preventative Orthopedics in Man's Best Friend
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One of the most common reasons dogs come to a veterinarian with orthopedic problems is congenital/inherited traits predisposing the animal to bone and joint disease. Genetic disease is certainly not easily preventable, but there are things we can do to best protect our favorite canine friends. |
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