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Symptoms and Treatment of Kidney Failure in Dogs
Chronic kidney failure is common in older dogs and is the late stage of kidney disease, usually ending in uremic syndrome. It can't be cured, but medication, a kidney prescription diet, and managed fluids can add months or years of quality life, so senior dogs need regular checks.
Why Does My Dog Shiver When It’s Not Cold?
For most dogs, shivering means fear or low temperature. Some shake all over, some only part of the body.
Why Won’t Your Dog Go Out in Winter?
Today we look at why dogs refuse winter walks, and what to do.
Dog Urinary Stones: Symptoms and Treatment
Canine urolithiasis is a common urinary disease, more often seen in older and senior dogs. Dogs with urinary stones are in great pain, showing difficulty urinating, blood in urine, and painful urination. Severe cases can endanger the dog's life and health, so owners should take the dog to the hospital promptly when they notice difficulty urinating, to avoid the condition worsening.
6 Signs Your Dog Is Getting Old
Everything ages - people and dogs alike.
Don’t Ignore Your Pet’s Gut Health
What are the basics of cat and dog gastrointestinal health?
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.
Can Dogs Eat Eggs, Raw or Cooked
Today let's learn how dogs should eat eggs. The high protein in eggs helps a dog maintain a healthy weight. Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D in the yolk are essential for adult dog bone growth.
How to Prevent Dog Diseases in Spring
In spring all things revive and microbes hidden in corners become active, so spring is also a season of high disease incidence.
How to Extend Your Dog’s Lifespan
As kids we thought the dog would stay with us forever; grown up we realize dogs get sick, age and leave one day. A dog's life relates to breed, sex, size, feeding, exercise and disease. Mixed breeds outlive purebreds, males outlive females, small dogs outlive large. A dog's life is far shorter than ours - how to keep it with us longer?