Tooth and dental care for dogs

One of the most important things we can do to protect the health and actually promote longevity in our dogs is tooth brushing! Dental health is critically essential for wellness of the major systems of the entire body!
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Tooth brushing tricks for your dog

Knowing the tricks of getting your fur pal to enjoy brushing makes it easy, fun, and quick! Here are some proven steps to ensure a pooch with a positive attitude about tooth brushing. A positive attitude translates to happy cooperation at tooth brushing time each day.
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Our itchy little fur balls

I believe that dog lovers around the world will agree that next to barking, the most annoying habit our canine cuties have is the incessant scratching and licking that are usually associated with that loose term "allergies". It is estimated that around 20 percent of the pooch population in the USA suffer from allergies at any given time. There are more than 160 different skin disorders that are associated with dogs, however we tend to jump to that allergy conclusion right away. During the summer months fleas are a major culprit, but not always in the way you might think. Dogs are allergic to the flea saliva, but the first thing we think of is flea infestation. (That is a whole other story, and usually is not a very fun subject.)
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Cushing's Disease In Canines

When unexplainable lumps and bumps, increased appetite, bulging stomach, and loss of hair strike your canine, the cause of concern may lead to a diagnosis of Cushing's disease. The condition that seems to develop in middle age to older dogs is characterized by malfunctioning pituitary or adrenal glands or the overproduction of corticosteroids. The disease is also triggered by tumors in the adrenal or pituitary glands. Overall, Cushing's disease is a complex condition that brings about a wide-range of symptoms and isn’t easily detected by the average pet owner.
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Yeast Infections / Candida In Canines

Yeasts are single cell living creatures, which can be found on the surface of all living things, including a dog’s body. It is usual that yeasts live on the mucous membranes in the digestive tract. There is one particular group of yeasts, which are known as Candida Albicans and they live in the digestive tract and in order to survive, they consume such things such as fats and sugars.
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Canine Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a clinical condition which is the final result of severe heart disease. It is usual that when a dog has heart failure, heart disease is also present in the body. However, it is true that in some cases, heart disease can be present, but never lead to congestive heart disease.

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