(ARA) A researcher at the University of Hertfordshire, England, has proven that pets and their owners often look, think and act alike. Unfortunately, that’s not always a good thing; pets and humans can have similar weight problems.
It’s estimated that between 25 and 40 percent of dogs and cats and 31 percent of people in this [...]

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How should you treat your dog when he is sick? This article will help you give your dog what he needs when he is sick, while avoiding some of the pitfalls.
Can You Make Your Dog Sick With The Wrong Kind Of Attention?
By: Rebecca Prescott
When our pet dogs become sick, there is often a [...]

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What can you do if your dog is overweight? This article tells how to determine if your dog is overweight and what to do about it.
Is Your Dog Fat?
By Bev Storer
Obesity is one of the greatest health concerns facing dogs. You can and should do something about it. Overweight dogs may live shorter and [...]

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Raw Eggs and a Shiny Coat
by Bill Mutter
Can feeding your dog raw eggs make its coat shiny?
This is one of the oldest wives’ tales circulating in dog feeding circles. The white of an egg is almost indigestible when raw. More important, raw egg whites combine with an essential vitamin, Biotin, and make it [...]

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Is Your Dog A “Scooter”?
By Bill Mutter
Does your dog “scoot” across the floor, that is, does he drag his butt with his hind feet in the air over your rug or floor?
Some people believe that this is a sign that your dog has worms. Not true. What it does indicate is that your [...]

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Happy Feet
by Bill Mutter
Dogs are “Toe Walkers” so it is important to keep their feet in good shape. Your dog’s nails should be trimmed regularly.
The dog’s feet should also be inspected regularly. The hair between your dog’s pads can hide ticks, fleas, burrs, foot problems or injuries to your dog’s feet. In [...]

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I never knew this before, but artificial sweeteners can be poisonous to your dog.
An article in the Monterey Herald states:

However, the December 2006 issue of the journal Veterinary Medicine cited the potentially toxic effects of the sweetener xylitol. The article was written by Eric Dunayer, staff veterinarian for the ASPCA Animal Control Center in Urbana, [...]

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Last December, I wrote an article about possible dangers of Greenies.
Now there is an update to that story. The company that makes Greenies has announced that it will be changing the packaging for the Greenies.
According to chron.com:
The maker of Greenies, the country’s best-selling dog treat, said Wednesday it plans to change its packaging in [...]

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Do you give your dog Greenies? They are those green treats that supposedly are good for their teeth and breath.
If you do, be careful.
I was shocked to read this article on the dangers of Greenies on the kirotv website.
Here is an excerpt:
Berkley is the latest of several dogs Dr. Jennifer McBride has operated on [...]

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