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Why Are Dogs Afraid of the Vacuum?
Today we learn why dogs fear the vacuum.
What to Do When You Find Your Dog Has Bad Breath
A dog is a pet that fears loneliness, often needing the owner's company, loves playing with the owner to deepen the bond. But some owners, while playing closely, find the dog has bad breath, a very unpleasant smell, making them want to stay as far as possible.
A Practical Guide to Caring for a Female Dog in Heat
Owners of female dogs know the spring routine: every year she comes into heat, leaving a scent that drives males wild and can start fights.
Symptoms of Urethritis in Dogs
Canine urethritis is bacterial inflammation of the urethral lining, often from mechanical or chemical irritation or nearby spread (cystitis). Signs are painful, dripping urination with cloudy or bloody urine; treat with antibiotics and potassium permanganate flushes.
How Scary Is a Dog’s Middle-Ear Infection?
Today we learn what a dog's middle-ear infection is. You'd guess: if there's otitis media, isn't there otitis externa too? Right - externa is the outer canal, media is the middle ear.
Dog Bad Breath and Rotten Teeth
Teeth are a crucial factor in a dog's lifespan and health. Bacteria from periodontal disease can spread through the blood and even infect the heart, kidneys, and liver. Brushing and cleaning a dog's teeth is a simple act that avoids bad breath and greatly helps health.
How to Remove Ticks from Your Dog
Ticks are parasites that feed on dog blood and spread disease between animals and people; they lurk in grass, so avoid damp weedy areas on walks. Removal means killing adult ticks and eggs plus disinfecting the environment, often with medicated baths.
Why Can a Cat’s Barbed Tongue Tear Off Meat?
Alexis Noel, a researcher at the Georgia Institute of Technology, was so fascinated by her cat Murphy's tongue that she decided to study it and build a model mimicking the tiny barbs. She scanned a cat tongue sample and 3D-printed it at 400% scale.
How to Choose Dog Bowls, Waterers and Feeders
Homes with pets surely keep several sets of pet tableware; most use traditional bowls - plastic, ceramic, stainless steel - in various shapes, chosen by the owner's taste.
Preventing Dog Skin Disease in the Plum Rain Season
In the hot, humid plum rain season, bacteria and fleas or mites on the coat breed easily, causing itch and inflammation. Also, not drying the coat after rainy walks or baths raises skin humidity and breeds bacteria - a main reason skin problems rise.