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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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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Pet HealthNov 19, 2013
Do All Dogs Go to Heaven?
The idea of pets going to heaven can vary among religions. I take a closer look at a few and weigh in with my own experience.
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Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD
Pet HealthJul 24, 2015
A Drug-Free Answer to Your Dog’s Itchy Skin
Itch-free skin without drugs is a real possibility with the benefit of an immunotherapy vaccine.
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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Pet HealthNov 27, 2015
Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs: How We Diagnose and Treat It
Most dogs with elbow dysplasia have a long-term limp in a front leg. Learn much more about the symptoms, causes and treatment in this article.
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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Pet HealthJun 15, 2014
How to Help a Dog With an Irregular Heartbeat
Often you may see clues in your dog that something is wrong, like rapid breathing and even fainting, but the worst-case scenario can happen without warning.
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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Pet HealthJul 17, 2015
Why Dog Bite Wounds Are Like Icebergs
When it comes to dog bites — even small ones — what lies beneath is often a lot more dangerous than you'd think.
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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Pet HealthAug 7, 2013
Southern Dogs Going Yankee Through Dixie Dog Rescue
When shelters and rescues have extra space, they fill them with adoptable dogs from the South. Here's a closer look at Dixie Dog Rescue.
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Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDRelated Categories
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