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5 ways to keep your dog fit, healthy and happy

Posted August 15, 2021

Golden retriever swims. Swimming is an ideal option for dogs who hate running or who have joint problems. For dogs, one minute of swimming is equivalent to four minutes of running.

Working to keep your dog fit and healthy is important for dog owners. Feed your dog a healthy diet, and provide exercise and socialization.

Filed Under: Dog Health Tagged With: Canine exercise, Healthy weight, Pandemic

Why does my dog smell like iron? Could it be anal glands?

Posted April 5, 2021

Veterinarian expresses chihuahua's anal glands.

If you notice a strange, iron, or metallic smell surrounding your beloved furry friend, the prime culprit is your dog’s anal glands.

Filed Under: Dog Health Tagged With: Health conditions, Healthy weight

Top 3 health concerns for large breed dogs

Posted March 26, 2021

Happy Bernese Mountain Dog in a field. Big dog health issues include joint health and heart problems, which, unfortunately, can shorten your dog's lifespan.

Big dog health issues include joint health and heart problems, which, unfortunately, can shorten your dog’s lifespan.

Filed Under: Dog Breeds, Dog Health Tagged With: Arthritis, Big dogs, Health conditions, Healthy weight

5 tips to keep your dog’s joint health Intact

Posted February 9, 2021

Couple walks with happy, older Golden Retriever. Maintain your dog's joint health with a balanced diet, regular activity, weight checks, joint supplements, and creating a safe environment.

Maintain your dog’s joint health with a balanced diet, regular activity, weight checks, joint supplements, and creating a safe environment.

Filed Under: Dog Health Tagged With: Arthritis, Health conditions, Healthy weight

Dogs pack on the pounds during pandemic

Posted December 30, 2020

Poodle sits on a scale. Studies show pets' pandemic weight gain fueled by too many treats and not enough exercise. 

Hill’s Pet Nutrition study shows pets’ pandemic weight gain fueled by too many treats and not enough exercise. 

Filed Under: Dog Health Tagged With: Arthritis, Canine diabetes, Healthy weight, Pandemic

Understand what causes diabetes mellitus in dogs

Posted November 19, 2020

Diabetes mellitus in dogs is caused by impaired insulin secretion of the pancreas, insulin resistance failure, or both.

Diabetes mellitus in dogs is caused by impaired insulin secretion of the pancreas, insulin resistance failure, or both.

Filed Under: Dog Health Tagged With: Canine diabetes, Health conditions, Healthy weight

7 healthy ways to help your rescue dog gain weight

Posted October 19, 2020

Chart illustrates weight ranges for dogs. Work with your vet to help your rescue dog gain weight. Feed your pup high-calorie, healthy dog food with supplements as needed.

Work with your vet to help your rescue dog gain weight. Feed your pup high-calorie, healthy dog food with supplements as needed.

Filed Under: Dog Health Tagged With: Healthy weight

Living with an IVDD Dachshund: Tips to keep your dog healthy

Posted October 18, 2020

Lilly the dachshund has IVDD

IVDD includes several conditions, including disc degeneration and disc herniation. Treatments can range from crate rest to surgery. 

Filed Under: Dog Health Tagged With: Health conditions, Healthy weight

Fat dogs: More dogs suffer arthritis due to weight gain

Posted August 21, 2020

overweight dogs face arthritis risk

Arthritis in dogs: Excessive weight major contributor to canine joint disease. Keep your dog at a healthy weight with diet and exercise.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Home Page Tagged With: Arthritis, Healthy weight

5 ways to keep your puppy safe

Posted July 7, 2020

Two dogs stand on stream bank. Keep animals safe: Feed your dog a healthy diet, provide exercise, take your dog for regular vet visits, create a safe space and stay alert.

Keep animals safe: Feed your dog a healthy diet, provide exercise, take your dog for regular vet visits, create a safe space, and stay alert.

Filed Under: Dog Health Tagged With: Dog walks, Healthy weight, Veterinarian

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