Adult Dog Health Conditions (14)
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How Old Is My Pet in People Years?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013Q. I’ve read that “one year equals seven” isn’t true anymore for dogs. What’s the new guideline? And how do you figure out how old a cat is? A. The old… Full Article ›
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What You Need to Know About Managing Your Dog's Arthritis Pain
By Dr. Donna Spector, Nov 2, 2012Osteoarthritis is a common disorder in dogs that involves the thinning of joint cartilage (the protective cushioning between the bones), the buildup of fluid within the joint, and the formation… Full Article ›
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What’s the Deal With . . . Dogs Who Will Only Squat to Pee?
By Denise Maher, Oct 9, 2012Squatting and leg lifting are acceptable behaviors in dogs of both sexes. You heard right: Males may squat to relieve themselves, and females may choose to lift a leg. Studies suggest that… Full Article ›
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What You Need to Know About Collapsing Tracheas in Dogs
By Dr. Donna Spector, Oct 15, 2012The trachea is a fairly rigid tube (also known as the windpipe) that stretches from a dog's neck to his chest and brings air into the lungs. The structure is made up of cartilage rings,… Full Article ›
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5 Oddly Named Canine Health Conditions
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013In the years of study it takes to become a doctor of veterinary medicine, vets-to-be study constantly. Millions of pieces of information need to be not only memorized but also kept at hand,… Full Article ›
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What You Need to Know About Spay Incontinence in Female Dogs
By Dr. Donna Spector, Sep 14, 2012Is your female dog suddenly dribbling urine in her sleep or even while she's climbing stairs? If so, she may be suffering from urinary incontinence, which commonly affects middle-aged and older… Full Article ›
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What Can I Do About My Dog's Incontinence?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013Q. I have a 5-year-old Shepherd mix. When she gets up, there’s often urine on the floor where she's been laying or sitting. Is there something I can give her to stop the leaking? A.… Full Article ›
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10 Common Disorders This Vet Most Dreads
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Aug 14, 2012They're either tough to diagnose, expensive to treat, fraught with complications and side effects or just plain baffling — and just about every veterinarian I know dreads… Full Article ›
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Understanding Heart Disease: Do Pets and Humans Have Anything in Common?
By Jennifer Paull, Aug 8, 2012As cardiovascular disease becomes increasingly common, the American Heart Association and other health organizations are ramping up their efforts to educate and motivate the public about the… Full Article ›
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Dealing With Canine Arthritis
Nov 30, 2012If your dog seems lazy or is reluctant to run or play or even get out of bed, especially the day after exercising, he may be suffering from arthritis. Other signs can include stiffness when… Full Article ›
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Keep Your Dog's Knees Safe and Healthy
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 18, 2013In dogs, as in people, knees are often asked to do things they really weren’t meant to do. And in dogs, as in people, that means they get injured pretty often — and for many of the same… Full Article ›
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Could My Dog Have a Stroke?
By Dr. Marty Becker , May 8, 2013Q. Do dogs have strokes like people do? A. We used to think they didn't, but newer research suggests they do. But not all stroke-like behaviors mean your dog has had a stroke —… Full Article ›