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Glucosamine for dogs is a join supplement to prevent or alleviate osteoarthritis in dogs.

Best Supplements to Fight Arthritis in Dogs

Glucosamine for dogs is a supplement that when combined with chondroitin sulfate has strong anecdotal evidence for arthritis relief.
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Pepto Bismol for Dogs: Can Dogs Have It & How to Use It Safely

The active ingredient in Pepto Bismol and generic versions is bismuth subsalicylate, an antidiarrheal medication that can safely reduce a dog’s symptoms of diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, gas, and stomach pain.
A dog farting a lot can indicate that their diet isn't best for them, or a digestive issue.

Why is My Dog Farting So Much?

Flatulence—farts or passing gas—is a perfectly normal part of being a dog. If your dog just farts once in a while or there is a very clear reason why he is extra stinky today, you don’t have anything to worry about. You should definitely call your vet if your dog has other symptoms of illness.

Why Does My Dog Have a Tattoo?

Why does my dog have a tattoo on their tummy? Animal shelters and spay/neuter clinics routinely tattoo dogs with green or blue ink after spaying or neutering.
Natural antiseptic for dog wounds can promote and aid healing.

Natural Antiseptics for Dog Wounds

A dog's minor injuries like small abrasions will heal faster if kept clean. Natural antiseptics can provide a way to keep injuries clean without the pain associated with antiseptics like alcohol.
Early detection is important in treating kidney disease in dogs.

Kidney Disease in Dogs

As with so many health problems in our dogs, the prognosis is better if kidney failure is detected early. While kidney disease can’t be reversed, the progress of the disease can be slowed, giving your dog extra lifetime with good quality.
Periodontal disease in dogs is a preventable health risk.

Periodontal Disease in Dogs

All dogs are at risk for developing periodontal disease. Small and toy breed dogs are particularly predisposed to periodontal disease. Most of us have or know a dog who has bad breath. It is one of the signs of periodontal disease in dogs.
Dogs can be allergic to cats, more specifically their dander.

Can Dogs be Allergic to Cats?

Dogs can be allergic to a wide variety of environmental allergens including pollen from trees, weeds, and grasses. This list of allergens includes cat dander.
Dogs can have strokes the same as humans do.

Can Dogs Have Strokes?

A stroke is an acute onset of one or more neurologic symptoms. It is caused by an interruption of blood flow to a particular section of the brain. Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) are major strokes while transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are more minor.
Elbow dysplasia in dogs is a developmental defect that can lead to lameness later in life.

Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs

Your 6-month-old puppy is off on his left front leg. He seems to worsen with activity, but he is rarely three-legged lame. This may...
Dog ear infections can occur follow water in the ear.

Dog Ear Infection Symptoms

While inner-ear infections occur more in dogs with drop ears, like Cocker Spaniels, any dog can experience an ear infection. Infections can be in one or in both ears. A proper diagnosis of ear discomfort will usually require ear cytology.
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Diabetes in Dogs

Learn the symptoms of diabetes mellitus (including increased water consumption, urinary incontinence, and UTIs) so you can quickly seek a diagnosis and treatment if you see them in your dog.

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Informing? Or Selling?

A couple of days ago, I received a text from a dog-training client, wondering about a video she had just watched—and which she linked in the text. “Is meat meal bad for dogs?” she asked. She followed that message with, “I get that she’s selling her own pet food, but is it (meat meal) that bad?”