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Do you have to call your dog three or four times to come back into the house? Did they used to respond right away? You might have to consider hearing aids for your dog, seriously, that’s a thing! Your dog may be suffering from hearing loss in one or both ears. If you...

It’s an all-too-common occurrence in the life of dogs: sore joints, pain and swelling, and a decrease in activity at the onset of arthritis. Many large-breed dogs suffer from chronic hip pain and deterioration of the hip-joints (such as German Shepherds).  Severe...

Excitability and overzealous affection are common traits in almost every canine - these characteristics are not bad qualities by any means.  A dog’s capacity for love and loyalty are unparalleled, and these qualities should not avoided. However, an overabundance of...

It’s an all-too-common occurrence in the life of dogs: sore joints, pain and swelling, and a decrease in activity at the onset of arthritis. Chronic pain and inflammation can happen to any dog - young or old, hale or sick.  Because it is so common and synonymous with...

IBS - or irritable bowel syndrome - is a common affliction that affects many people, and also their dogs. Many senior canines can develop gastrointestinal, gut and bowel disorders over a lifetime of eating the same food, or having trouble with a consistent diet.  Pet...

As is too common in today’s world, there are innumerable forms of cancer afflicting both humans and our beloved pets.  Lung Cancer, although it is not very prevalent in man’s best friends, is still a very serious and life-altering illness when it does occur. Lung...

Dogs suffering from blindness are not always completely blind. Some dogs may be only blind in one eye, partially blind or even intermittently blind. The world is a huge dangerous playground for any dog, but it becomes far more dangerous for blind dogs. Falling down...

The snow has melted and your dog is loving the backyard again, but wait, something isn’t right, why is he scratching so much? Just like people, dogs can also suffer from allergic reactions. Allergic reactions in dogs can appear as swelling around the eyes or mouth,...

Blood in a dog's urine is an obvious sign that something is wrong; however, determining what the cause could be is not so obvious. It can happen to any breed and it can happen at any age. Blood in a dog's urine can be a sign of something serious, but what are the...

Just like their human counterparts dogs can get a cold, however, they can not get it from the same virus that causes human colds. So when you’re hacking away and constantly blowing your nose, it’s okay that your dog is by your side. Who doesn’t love a little...

Dermatitis in dogs is quite simply a form of skin irritation or inflammation associated with allergies. Atopic Dermatitis is the most common skin disease found in dogs, causing constant itching and scratching. If your dog is only scratching, it’s likely only a mild...

Yes, dogs can get heart disease, in fact, it is almost as common in dogs as it is with people. The surprising part of Heart Disease in dogs is that dogs eat far less fatty foods than humans and don’t smoke. The heart is the most important organ in a dog's body and all...