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What Causes Dog Hiccups?

Dogs make a great deal of vocalizations, each with their own specific meaning: growling to indicate aggression, whimpering to indicate fear or need, barking to indicate excitement. These sounds are important to communication among fellow dogs, humans, and other animals in their territory, and they’ve been a part of the canine makeup throughout history. There’s…

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What is the Average Lifespan of a Dog?

The average lifespan of a dog can vary from breed to breed as well as from dog to dog. Some breeds tend to live longer than others while some breeds have a relatively short lifespan, at least compared to other dogs. Just like humans, no one can predict how long a dog will live. In…

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Cat Pneumonia Symptoms: What to Look For

If you’re like most cat owners, the health and wellbeing of your cat are always at the front of your mind. And the truth is, there’s a lot out there that can affect the health of your cat or put him in danger of serious injury or death. If it’s not coyotes and cars, it’s…

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Signs & Symptoms of Pneumonia in Dogs

Most pet owners are crazy about their dog. They want to get them the best food, the best toys, and keep them as healthy as possible. But sometimes, in the face of our best efforts, dogs get sick. There’s a lot of reasons why a dog may get sick, from microbial infections to swallowing a…

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Signs & Symptoms of a Dog Brain Tumor

True dog lovers have something touching and very important in common: they’d move heaven and earth for the well-being of their canine companions. Statistics agree: a 2017-2018 report by the American Medical Veterinary Association found that dog owners made an average of three trips to their respective vet annually. This means that dog owners are…

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Why Do Dogs Howl?

It’s a recurring motif that all good horror movies incorporate: a spooky night, a cast of jumpy characters, and suddenly the unmistakable howl of a wolf cuts in from afar. From wolves to coyotes to domestic dogs, howling is one of the most recognizable features of the canidae family, and it endures – whether it’s…

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Can a Cat Get Hiccups?

Ever heard your cat make a funny noise and wondered what it could be? Are cat hiccups actually a thing? Of course they are! It’s actually a little comical too. However, it’s not exactly common, so that makes this a good question. Some pet owners may never have seen such a phenomenon before. If you…

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Why is My Cat Farting?

It may sound a little bizarre, but cats can get gas just like people. While it’s not necessarily common (at least not noticeably common), it does happen. Feline flatulence could be due to a number of reasons, some more serious than others. In most cases, you probably won’t even know your cat is farting, because…

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Dog Sprained Leg: Symptoms & Treatment

Our furry, four-legged canine friends have two extra limbs that are prone to stress, strain, and injury. While us humans only have two legs to carry us around all day and bear the brunt of our weight, dogs have four legs. Dogs are also (in most cases) very active creatures, with loads of curiosity and…

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Signs & Symptoms of a Broken Leg in Dogs

A broken bone is no laughing matter. Especially when it comes to broken bones in our four-legged canine friends. Not only are broken bones painful, it causes a huge disruption in your dog’s life, especially when it’s his leg that is broken. Think about it… dogs use their legs constantly. They use them to explore…

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