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Leukemia occurs in dogs in two main forms: chronic leukemia and acute leukemia. Both are fairly treatable, but neither is curable unfortunately. As with all canine cancers, the key to helping your dog live with leukemia is catching it early. Below is a list of common symptoms to look out for, as well as some…

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You probably don’t realize it, but your dog’s kidneys are much like your own kidneys. Healthy kidneys are used to dissolve, filter, and expel toxins in the body every time your dog pees. Just like your body produces toxins all day long, your dog’s body does too. When a dog has healthy kidneys, they produce…

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It’s a beautiful day. You’re lounging and petting your dog when, just under all the soft fur, you feel some bumps on your dog’s skin under his fur. It’s easy to be alarmed by the sudden appearance of lumps or bumps on your dog. Your mind immediately jumps to tumors and cancer, but it turns…

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While it might seem strange, dogs cough a lot. It’s normal for them, especially considering they live so much of their lives through their noses. It’s thankfully not a cause for alarm and about on par with a human sneezing or clearing their throat. Coughing is a means of removing dust, germs, pollen, or other…

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The kidneys in both humans and dogs are best known for balancing bodily fluids and filtering waste products out of the blood in the form of urine. They also help your dog maintain proper salt and water levels. Kidneys are also responsible for controlling blood pressure, sustaining phosphorous levels, and assisting in the metabolism of…

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While it isn’t totally known if dogs can feel and understand grief, there are several moments that would make you think that they do. One particular moment that stands out is the dog that wouldn’t leave the side of his Navy SEAL owner’s casket while it was draped in the American flag. There have been…

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Canine cancer remains one of the most prominent causes of deaths in dogs. Cancer has become incredibly common, particularly in older dogs. In fact, an estimated 50 percent of dogs over 10 years of age develop some form of cancer at some point. This high rate is an effect of providing dogs with better care,…

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Dogs have been man’s best friend since prehistoric times. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, the United States is home to over 69 million dogs with an average 2.6 annual visits to the vet per each household. Even before they became our best friends, dogs have had to grapple with a wide range of…

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Cancer is a scary word. It is a scary word for humans, and unfortunately this disease can impact man’s best friend as well. It is a pet owner’s worst nightmare to think of their canine companion in any sort of pain, especially cancer. Although thinking about your beloved pet being diagnosed with cancer is not…

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As with humans, dog seizures can occur for a myriad of reasons across an entire range of ages. They are the most common neurological disorder found in dogs. Types of Seizures in Dogs Epileptic seizures can range from mild, barely noticeable “focal” or “partial” seizures to generalized “tonic clonic” or “grand mal” seizures. Focal seizure…

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