Just as humans, dogs are prone to suffer with urinary bladder stones. Bladder stones, or uroliths in dogs is very common and it causes intense pain when your pet attempts to urinate. Fortunately, the symptoms are fairly simple to recognize. More so, the veterinarian has the training to diagnose as well as the experience to implement innovative methods of treatment to treat the disease.
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Urinary Bladder Stones in Dogs
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Intestinal Parasites in Your Pooch
by Kelly MarshallBefore we get into the various types of parasites your four-legged friend may have, we must first understand the meaning of the word “parasite”. A parasite is either an animal or a plant that lives within or upon another living organism. There are a number of parasites that can infect a variety of organs or body systems. They can either be external or internal parasites. Some live primarily on the skin such as fleas, in the heart and blood vessels, which are known as heartworms and in the respiratory tract, which are known as lungworms.
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Canine Cataracts
by Kelly MarshallOne of the most prevalent eye problems in dogs is cataracts. These can show up in dogs of all breeds and in both young and old dogs. If your dog develops cataracts, the only treatment at this time is surgery.
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Kidney Disease in Dogs
by Kelly MarshallWhether you are looking forward in your puppy's future or you have an older dog whose health you want to look out for, you will find that it might be helpful to learn more about kidney disease as it occurs in dogs. Especially as they get older, kidney failure can become a real issue. Your dog might need to deal with a chronic condition, where their kidneys will simply have issues functioning, or they might be dealing with a sudden severe toxicity.
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Young Dogs With Diabetes
by Kelly MarshallYou might not be aware of it, but puppies and young dogs can get diabetes. This happens when the pancreas does not develop normally in puppies, causing it to release insufficient insulin. Since insulin is important in moving glucose from the bloodstream into the cells of the body, this causes glucose to build up in the blood instead of reaching the important muscle and liver cells to provide them with energy. This can cause a number of symptoms and eventually even kill your dog. However, there are treatments that can stop this. Let's take a look at the symptoms of diabetes in young dogs and what you can do to help your pet.
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Knowing About Heartworm Disease
by Kelly MarshallHeartworm is a deadly disease that has spread its tentacles to just about every part of the United States and even parts of Canada since the early part of the 1970’s. Heartworm is spread only by mosquitoes. Naturally, if the area you live in is highly populated by these pesky insects, then your dog is at greater risk to contract the disease.
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A WAGGING TALE – An Insight Into HGH and Your Four Legged Friend
by Tim RobinsonIt was back in the sixties I first heard the song “Old Shep” sung by the great Elvis Presley no less. “Old Shep” tells the story of a hunting man who lives by his gun and his old yellow dog called Shep. They had been together a long time these three always together, the man, the dog and the gun, a great team you could say.
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How to Extend Your Dogs Life
by Tim RobinsonHave you owned a dog for a few years now? Then you are probably quite used to taking care of it. You feed and water it daily and groom them whenever they need it. Are you wondering what you can do to insure that your dog will live longer though? Here is a method that is helping dogs to live longer.
How to Find the Dog That is Right For You
by Tim RobinsonIf you grew up without having the chance to own a pet dog because your strict parents won’t allow you to mingle with these supposedly filthy and hyperactive animals, then you know that your life is not the same as kids who had their favorite pup grow up with them. Now, if you don’t want the same thing happening to your children, get them a pet dog that will be their best friend for life.
