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Pet HealthDec 16, 2015
Tetanus in Dogs: A Rare but Potentially Fatal Infection
Keeping dogs in a quiet, dark environment helps reduce the stimuli that trigger convulsions caused by tetanus.
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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Pet HealthJul 4, 2012
What to Do With Your Dog When You Travel
Time for a family vacation? Advance planning for your dog is key while you’re away. Check out this article on summer vacation for dogs.
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Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD
Pet HealthAug 21, 2015
Chewing on Sticks: A Very Real Danger to Your Dog
The amount of stick injuries I've seen has convinced me that people can provide safer playtime options for their pets.
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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Pet HealthJan 27, 2012
How to Remove Cactus Needles From a Dog
If your dog got in a fight with a cactus and lost, here are some tools and tips to tackle removing needles.
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Petful Veterinary Team
Pet HealthOct 9, 2014
Why Your Dog Has Warts
Warts are harmless lumps that pose little danger to dogs (and cats, too) because they do not spread to other parts of the body.
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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Pet HealthApr 2, 2012
How to Administer Dog Medicine Like a Pro
Learn how to give your dog all those medications she really doesn’t want to take, from pills to injections. Expert advice from a vet tech.
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Cate Burnette, RVT
Pet HealthNov 9, 2014
What Causes Excessive Tear Staining in Dogs?
This common problem usually happens because the tear ducts are simply too small. The rust-colored staining occurs when the tears are exposed to the air.
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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Pet HealthJan 30, 2015
Why Letting Your Dog Drink Beer Is a Terrible Idea
Ethanol poisoning in pets can be extremely serious and may lead to respiratory depression, cardiac arrest and death.
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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Pet HealthNov 29, 2014
Epileptic Seizures in Dogs
Epileptic seizures in dogs, for which there may be many causes, can sometimes be remedied with anti-convulsant medications.
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