Holistic Dog Guide lines
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Vitahound’s organization is considered a leader in naturopathic dog supplement research and development. Many dog owners who prioritize the use of products with ingredients that are primarily organic, often subscribe to the theory of Holistic practices. Holistic dog care addresses the dog as a whole, the specific ailment is seen as a symptom of a unhealthy diet, exercise, and emotional...
Read MoreDog Cancer Diagnosis
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Dogs commonly have lumps and bumps in or under their skin. It is important to determine whether the mass is benign or cancerous. Your vet may suggest a test called a fine-needle aspirate of FNA. No anesthesia is required. A few cells are sucked into a tiny needle and examined under a microscope for signs of cancer. The benefits of an FNA are that it is easy, fairly harmless, quick, and...
Read MoreCleaning Dog Teeth Importance
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Periodontal disease damages the structure of a dog’s periodontium. The periodontium attaches the teeth in a dogs mouth. The health and function of a dog’s teeth and gums are vital to the overall health canines. Periodontal disease gradually emits toxic substances into a dog’s system. The constant stress can be the catalyst for chronic disease and the unpleasant bad breath in...
Read MoreDog Cancer
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Cancer is the cause of death of more than half the dogs over the age of 10. Cancer (neoplasia) is a transformation of normal cells into abnormal malignant cells, and it can take many forms. Some involve solid masses, or tumors, while others involve the blood or bone marrow in leukemia. The disease can develop in virtually any organ or body system of your dog. While there are many similarities in...
Read MoreDilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
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Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is the inadequate blood supply to the heart muscle. Dogs whose diets are low in quality protein lack a nutrient called taurine, this substance is important for the health of a dog’s cardiovascular system. Taurine is an amino acid and is derived from protein rich foods such as meat and fish. Even though dogs are capable of synthesizing taurine from other amino...
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