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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs
This article explains what Rocky Mountain spotted fever in dogs is. It is an infectious tick-borne disease caused by Rickettsia. When an infected tick transmits the disease, it must attach to the host for 5 to 20 hours.
Why Does My Dog’s Tummy Gurgle?
Heard a dog's belly rumble? That gurgle comes from gas moving in the stomach.
Tips for a Beautiful Coat for Cats and Dogs
Assuming our furry friends are healthy, coat beauty seems to be the topic owners care about most, especially long-haired cat and dog owners.
Main Causes of Dog Shedding and How to Manage It
Because dogs have a coat, shedding is normal. But some pathological hair loss is not normal. To tackle shedding, you need to understand the common causes and symptoms.
Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potatoes?
Sweet potatoes are cheap and nutritious. In any DIY dog-food recipe you'll see them - boiled or dried, they're essential. Most commercial foods contain them too, as an important carb source.
What Palatants Are Used in Cat and Dog Food?
What exactly is a palatant? In Europe and America, pet-food regulations ban many chemical flavorings, so under strict pet-food standards, yeast and animal fats are used there as palatants.
Dog Coat Care Tips for the Autumn Shedding Season
As summer turns to autumn, the cool, dry climate brings many dogs into shedding season, with coat easily drying and damaging. Owners worry about bald spots. Actually, shedding is a golden time for coat renewal; with proper care the coat becomes healthier and smoother.
When You Should Not Bathe Your Dog
Every dog loves to look good, and looking good means staying clean and tidy - yet dogs love freedom and would rather stay filthy than take a bath.
5 Tips to Keep Your Dog Warm and Healthy in Winter
Winter solstice marks the coldest time of year - a stern test of a dog's fitness, when careful care matters. Once balance breaks and resistance drops, germs strike, causing sensitive gut and runny-nose colds. How to help your dog through a warm, comfortable winter and boost immunity - read on.
How to Choose the Right Shampoo for Your Dog
Dog skin differs greatly from human - human skin has 10-15 layers, dog skin only 3-5. So dog skin is far more fragile; choosing the right shampoo matters a lot.