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Dogs / Health
A dog that seems to be breathing harder than usual, coughing persistently, or generally unwell with a fever can be dealing with pneumonia, an infection or inflammation of the lungs that ranges from ma
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Dogs / Health
Ageing brings a predictable set of health changes in dogs, much as it does in people. Knowing what to watch for helps you catch problems early, when they are usually easier and less expensive to manag
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Dogs / Health
A nosebleed, known medically as epistaxis, is always worth taking seriously in a dog. Unlike humans, dogs rarely get nosebleeds from something trivial, so any bleeding from the nose deserves a proper
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Dogs / Health
Chronic kidney disease in dogs requires careful dietary management, and while a prescription renal diet formulated by a vet is the foundation of that management, some human foods can be used thoughtfu
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Dogs / Health
A sudden red, fleshy lump appearing in the corner of a dog's eye alarms most owners the first time they see it, and understandably so. Known informally as cherry eye, this condition looks dramatic but
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Dogs / Breeds
Unlike most of India's native breeds, the Indian Spitz does not have an ancient lineage. It was shaped in the 19th century when German Spitz dogs, introduced by British colonisers, were bred with loca
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