Adult Dog Health Conditions (17)
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Dealing With Canine Arthritis
Mon Apr 03 00:26:00 EDT 2017The information in this article has been reviewed and updated. Full Article ›
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Why Your Dog Has Bad Breath and How to Help Fix It
Tue Feb 28 02:26:00 EST 2017Even the most affectionate dog owners would probably admit that their dogs' bad breath makes receiving those slobbery kisses less than desirable. But bad breath is more than just an… Full Article ›
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Is Your Dog a Candidate for Elbow Replacement?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Thu Jan 09 07:57:00 EST 2014The Bionic Dog. It has a ring to it, doesn't it? And it's not just the plot of a television show: Total hip replacements have been available to dogs for more than 35 years, and now they can also… Full Article ›
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5 Health Problems Dog Owners Ignore (And Why You Need to Deal With Them Right Now)
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Wed Jun 19 07:55:00 EDT 2013People who know me even a little bit know I’m a detail-oriented person. I really do sweat the small stuff, and I think that’s a trait you want in a health care provider. When I’m examining a dog, I… Full Article ›
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Can Dogs and Cats Have Strokes?
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, Wed May 29 07:56:00 EDT 2013Dogs and cats just don’t have all the risk factors for strokes that humans do: the drinking, the smoking, the penchant for greasy snacks that clog up the arteries. Maybe that’s why it was… Full Article ›
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What You Need to Know About Collapsing Tracheas in Dogs
By Dr. Donna Spector DVM, DACVIM, Mon Oct 15 22:48:00 EDT 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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What’s the Deal With... Dogs Who Will Only Squat to Pee?
By Denise Maher, Tue Oct 09 02:00:00 EDT 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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5 Oddly Named Canine Health Conditions
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Fri Oct 05 02:28:00 EDT 2012In 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 Managing Your Dog's Arthritis Pain
By Dr. Donna Spector DVM, DACVIM, Tue Sep 25 18:28:28 EDT 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 You Need to Know About Spay Incontinence in Female Dogs
By Dr. Donna Spector DVM, DACVIM, Fri Sep 14 21:32:00 EDT 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 DVM, Fri Aug 31 02:17:00 EDT 2012Q. 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. You’ll need… Full Article ›
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10 Common Disorders This Vet Most Dreads
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD , Tue Aug 14 00:46:00 EDT 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 ›