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Dogs / Health

Tetanus in Dogs: A Rare but Serious Complication of Deep Wounds

Tetanus has a fearsome reputation in human medicine, and while dogs are considerably more resistant to the toxin responsible than humans or horses, the disease does occur, and when it does, it demands

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Eclampsia in Dogs: Recognising Milk Fever in a Nursing Mother

A nursing mother dog restless and panting a few weeks after whelping can look, at first glance, like ordinary new-mother exhaustion. Eclampsia, also called milk fever or puerperal tetany, is far more

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Small, Harmless Bumps: Understanding Skin Tags on Dogs

Skin tags are one of the most reassuring entries in this entire series, small, soft, benign growths of skin that are extremely common, particularly in older dogs, and almost never require treatment.

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French Bulldog in India: Temperament, Health and Daily Care

The French Bulldog has become something of a status symbol in Indian cities over the past few years, and it is easy to see why. That bat-eared, snub-nosed face is instantly recognisable, the size suit

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Best Antibiotics for Dogs: Treating Infections Safely and Effectively

There is no single 'best' antibiotic for dogs in a general sense, since the right choice depends entirely on what type of infection is being treated, where in the body it is located, and which bacteri

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Busting the Myth: Are Dog Mouths Really Cleaner Than Ours?

This old claim gets repeated so often it has become accepted as fact in many households. It is not true, and understanding why matters more than the trivia itself, particularly for anyone letting a do

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