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How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Dog for Life?
Raising a French Bulldog to age 9 costs roughly 64,000 yuan once you add the dog, food, supplements, vet care, and daily items. The real price, though, is a lifetime of love that money can't measure.
Household Items That Are Dangerous to Dogs (Part 1)
Electrical cords, many common houseplants, fragile glassware, forbidden human foods, and cleaning chemicals are silent killers lurking in every home. Learn which ones to keep away from your dog.
How to Treat Dog Alopecia (Hair Loss)
Alopecia, or hair-loss disease, is abnormal local or whole-body shedding outside the normal season. What causes it, and how is it treated? Here is an overview.
Spironolactone: Uses and Benefits for Cats and Dogs
Spironolactone (Aldactone®) is mainly used to reduce fluid buildup that can occur in dogs and cats with heart failure or liver disease.
A Complete Guide to Dog Skin Diseases
Skin problems peak in spring and summer and can stem from diet, environment or weak skin resistance. This guide covers nine typical conditions, from mange and ringworm to pyoderma and endocrine hair loss, with their causes and signs.
External Parasites of Dogs and Cats
Summer is here and your pet is clingier - but watch external parasites during play. What external parasites affect dogs and cats?
What Is a ‘Dog Bean’ (Tick) and How to Treat It
A 'dog bean' is the common folk name for a tick on a dog - also called a grass burr. Ticks are blood-sucking parasites that live in the fur, especially on thick-coated animals. Here are a few simple ways to remove and kill these little vampires.
Causes and Treatment of Vaginitis and Vulvitis in Female Dogs
Vulvitis is inflammation of the vestibule and vulva in female dogs, while vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina. The two have similar signs and are treated the same way. Here is what owners should know about canine vulvitis and vaginitis.
What to Do for Red, Swollen, Itchy Dog Skin (and Which Medicines)
Red, swollen, itchy dog skin usually comes from dermatitis, ringworm, or parasite infections. This guide explains the common causes and which medicines - antibacterial spray, zinc oxide ointment, antihistamines, or parasite control - help relieve the symptoms.
What to Do When a Dog Has Ringworm on Its Legs (and Which Medicines Help)
Left untreated, ringworm on a dog's legs can spread across the body, causing widespread hair loss, dandruff, and flaking. So what should you do, and which medicines treat dog ringworm? Read on for a practical guide.