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What Is The Biggest Toll Our Dogs Pay For Obesity?

What Is The Biggest Toll Our Dogs Pay For Obesity? | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it

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Dog Neuter - Was my dog really neutered?

Dog Neuter - Was my dog really neutered? | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it
You take your male dog in to be neutered, and after he is back home, it appears that the testicles are still there. Or are they? Learn the answer to this common question, why it may happen, and if you should be concerned.

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We get this question periodically, and this is a very succinct answer and explanation

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Dog Chocolate Toxicity Meter


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The petMD Chocolate Toxicity Meter will let you know how much theobromide and caffeine your dog has consumed and the symptoms that may follow.

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Pool and Water Safety for Dogs | VetLIVE

Pool and Water Safety for Dogs | VetLIVE | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it
by Mike Barton Here are some great tips about how to keep your pet safe around pools: There are many myths out there about pool safety with pets.  First

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CAPC Predicts Lyme Disease Extremely High This Year - PR Newswire (press release)

CAPC Predicts Lyme Disease Extremely High This Year - PR Newswire (press release) | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it
CAPC Predicts Lyme Disease Extremely High This Year PR Newswire (press release) To fully understand the threat of disease to dogs and cats in their immediate area, pet owners may sign up for regular email updates by visiting www.petsandparasites.org.
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Behavior Problems in Senior Pets

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Let’s face it: no one likes to think about their best friends growing old. One of the worst things about loving a dog or cat is the simple fact they age faster than we do.
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How to Clean Your Pet's Ears

How to Clean Your Pet's Ears | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it
In the second part of Dr. Coates's "How To" series … cleaning ears. This is a chore that most pet owners will have to attempt at some point in their lives, and Dr. Coates has a step-by-step guide.

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Artificial knees become a new trick for old dogs

Artificial knees become a new trick for old dogs | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it
A surgical procedure well known to the arthritic elderly and worn-out footballers is now available to dogs.
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Are Snails Poisonous to Dogs?

Are Snails Poisonous to Dogs? | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it
Snails are not usually poisonous -- at least in the U.S. -- but things associated with snails can be.

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Feline Life Stressors: How to Make Your Cat More Comfortable When Stress Occurs

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Watch out! Your home could be housing a whole host of pet toxins

Watch out! Your home could be housing a whole host of pet toxins | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it
Poison Prevention Awareness Month is a good time to look at the potentially harmful substances in our homes that could be sickening our pets - and ourselves. Keep pets safe by minimizing their exposure to toxic toys and common household products.
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Dog biscuits? No, I prefer pebbles: Family labrador has to have 79 removed from his stomach after eating them during walk on the beach

Dog biscuits? No, I prefer pebbles: Family labrador has to have 79 removed from his stomach after eating them during walk on the beach | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it
Kim Woollard, 52, from Chessington, took her labrador Barney for a seaside walk, and the dog (pictured) returned with more than 100 pebbles in his stomach.
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Be careful what you allow your pet to ingest! You don't want him or her to end up like this poor guy.This doesn't happen only on beaches either. 

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Kasel Dog Treats Recall Expands to Include More Products and Retailers

Kasel Dog Treats Recall Expands to Include More Products and Retailers | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it
Complete details of the expanded Kasel dog treats recall posted by the editors of the Dog Food Advisor

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Kasel Associated Industries Recalls All Products Manufactured at its Denver, Colorado Facility from April 20, 2012 thru September 19, 2012 - Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Kasel Associated Industries of Denver, CO is voluntarily recalling ALL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AT ITS DENVER, COLORADO FACILITY FROM APRIL 20, 2012 THRU SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 due to possible Salmonella contamination.
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How Probiotics Work

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Probiotic use for disease prevention and treatment in veterinary medicine is promising but still preliminary.

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What’s The Most Common Problem I See In My Canine Patients?

What’s The Most Common Problem I See In My Canine Patients? | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it

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A well-written article on the importance of appropriately trimmed toenails

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Garlic: Beneficial or Harmful to Companion Animals?

Garlic: Beneficial or Harmful to Companion Animals? | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it
Some foods suitable for humans are harmful – or even toxic – for animals. Most notable among these are:
• Avocado
• Alcohol
• Caffeine and other methylxanthines
• Chocolate
• Garlic
• Grapes and...

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What Happens When Dogs Have Bladder Stones? (Vet Interview, Videos, Pictures)

What Happens When Dogs Have Bladder Stones? (Vet Interview, Videos, Pictures) | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it
Dog bladder stones are painful but not life-threatening. However, no pet owner wants a pet to suffer and wonders what to do. In this interview, Dr. Cathy Alinovi discusses treatment and care options.

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Does Food Cause Bloat?

Does Food Cause Bloat? | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it

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Pet Q&A: Does my dog need to be on medication after having his first seizure?

Pet Q&A: Does my dog need to be on medication after having his first seizure? | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it
Q. My dog just had his first seizure. What caused it, and is it likely to happen again? Does he need to be on medication for seizures?
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Pet Tales: Retriever's recovery uplifting to owner

Pet Tales: Retriever's recovery uplifting to owner | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it

Dudley has come a long way since late last October when all four legs were completely paralyzed for reasons that are still a medical mystery. 



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Millions of pets risk early death from unhealthy junk food diets

Millions of pets risk early death from unhealthy junk food diets | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it
More than 18million pets are at risk of dying early because of poor diets which often include takeaways, crisps and cakes.

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Why Small Pups Outlive Large Dog Breeds

Why Small Pups Outlive Large Dog Breeds | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it
Great Danes "turn gray" much earlier than Chihuahuas.
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Pet Q&A: Could my neighbor's pet have MRSA?

Pet Q&A: Could my neighbor's pet have MRSA? | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it
Q. My neighbor’s dog has a wound that is being treated with antibiotics but it is not healing. I have heard lots of information about the bacteria called MRSA being such a terrible thing. Could this be affecting my neighbor’s dog?
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New Help for Overweight Pets | petMD

New Help for Overweight Pets | petMD | In Your Pet's Best Interest | Scoop.it
Results of the latest survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention are downright scary. More and more pets are at unhealthy weights, and owners are completely oblivious.
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What Is The Biggest Toll Our Dogs Pay For Obesity?

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