Why does my dog have diarrhea?

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Diarrhea is an extremely common condition which affects dogs of all ages.  If your dog has soft bowel motions, it indicates something is not quite right in his intestines. (It also means you may have extra cleaning up to do!) Loose stools have many causes, some more serious than others. Here are the most common [...]

How to select a veterinary hospital

Selecting your veterinarian carefully is important

Do you have a new dog? Have you moved recently?  One of the more important decisions you can make as a pet owner is choosing where to take your dog for medical care. It’s important to look for specific qualities when choosing a veterinary hospital. Location is a big factor, but being closest to your [...]

The facts about fleas

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There’s a well known saying that if you lie down with dogs, you get up with fleas. That’s not necessarily the case, especially if you make the effort to keep these little biting parasites off your dog. Fleas drink blood, and in high enough numbers will cause your dog to develop anemia, or low red [...]

The Facts About Heartworms

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Your dog can be infected with heartworm for several years before he shows any symptoms of the disease. However, it’s not all plain sailing behind the scenes. By the time he becomes ill, the damage has been done, as the lining of his pulmonary arteries becomes inflamed and blood flow to the lungs is blocked. It’s important [...]