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Dog and Puppy Health

A healthy dog is a happy dog. Here are some health care essentials for your dog or puppy, including veterinary information, nutritional guidelines and dental hygiene tips. Understand common medical problems and identify potential health risks for your dog.
Toxic Foods and Your Dog
The kitchen can be a virtual playground for your dog's nose and taste buds. Most dogs love food and especially yearn for "people food". Dog experts have discouraged the feeding of table scraps to dogs for years because of the likelihood of toxicity, obesity and general poor health. While healthy, well-balanced diets can be prepared for dogs using human food, it is essentialy to feed the r…
Chronic Bad Breath in Dogs
Halitosis is the medical term used to describe an offensive odor that comes from the mouth, producing bad breath. A number of causes may be responsible for this condition, notably periodontal disease, a disease resulting from bacteria in the mouth. Bacteria is also associated with plaque and cavities.
Ear Cropping, Tail Docking and other Elective Procedures
Ear cropping, tail docking and dewclaw removal are age-old procedures done on many different dog breeds. However, the practice of alterations like these has become increasingly taboo in today's society. Weigh in with your opinion on the subject of ear cropping, tail docking and dewclaw removal.
Definition of Tail Docking
What is tail docking? Learn about the practice of tail docking in dogs, why it is done, and what it entails.
Definition of Ear Cropping
What is ear cropping? Learn about the practice of ear cropping in dogs, why it is done, and what it entails.
Toxins and Your Dog
These are numerous substances that can pose a threat to your dog. Toxins and poisons are found in many different forms and locations. Learn what hazardous materials to avoid and how to protect your dog.
Toxins and Your Dog - What Has Your Dog Gotten Into?
Dogs will be dogs, and that mean most of them like to explore with their noses and mouths. Unfortunately, there are many toxins, poisons and other hazards out there that have harmed dogs. Share your stories or close calls or scary situations so that others may learn.
Dental Care for Your Dog
Dogs need dental care, too! Unfortunately, dental hygiene for dogs is sometimes overlooked. Many people seem to just expect dogs to have bad breath, and few people brush their dogs’ teeth frequently enough. Dental hygiene is just as important to your dog’s overall heath as things like healthy diet, proper exercise and routine grooming.
All About Ticks on Dogs
Ticks pose a threat to dogs and other animals, including humans. Find out all about ticks and your dogs. Understand tick-borne diseases and how to prevent ticks from harming you and your dogs.
Exercise Your Dog
Everyone needs exercise, including your dog. Find out how to keep your dog fit and active.
Keep Your Dog Healthy
Learn the basics for keeping your dog healthy including veterinary care, nutrition, exercise and grooming. These guidelines can help you put your dog on the path to wellness.
Veterinary Partner
Veterinary Partner is a pet health information source for pet owners. Affiliated with the Veterinary Information Network, a highly respected resource for veterinarians, Veterinary Partner works with the veterinary community to provide accurate information for pet owners everywhere.

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