Persimmons make a versatile addition to the kitchen and infuse foods with a delightful sweetness and unique health benefits that parents, kids, and even our pets can enjoy. Dogs can eat persimmons as an occasional treat without issue if you supply them in moderation and prepare them properly. Here’s a look at the potential benefits […]
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You may have seen values relating to the fat-to-protein ratio (FPR) of your dog’s diet and wondered what this tells you. Is it a helpful indicator of the quality of their diet? The FPR (which is normally expressed as a percentage) is sometimes used to give rough guidance on the levels of lean meat in
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Stelfonta is an injectable treatment for canine mast cell tumors of the skin or under the skin surface that haven’t spread. A veterinarian injects it directly into the tumor, and it usually doesn’t require anesthetic or sedation. While not all mast cell tumors are suitable for treatment with Stelfonta, the injection has a high success
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Leptospirosis is a disease caused by Leptospira bacteria that affects both animals and people. It is most often spread through exposure to the urine of infected animals, either directly or through infected water or soil. Leptospirosis can cause very serious illness in dogs by damaging vital organs, primarily the liver and kidneys. The disease is
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Have you ever wondered … “Can dogs get diabetes?” And if dogs can get diabetes, what are the symptoms of canine diabetes and how do you treat diabetes in dogs? Are some dogs more at risk for canine diabetes than others?
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If your dog’s tooth turns purple, it indicates an underlying issue requiring veterinary attention. Purple discoloration of a dog’s tooth is often due to trauma and bleeding within the pulp cavity inside the tooth. The resulting pulp inflammation (pulpitis) causes toothache and pain and can lead to infection and abscesses. Here, we’ll explore the possible
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While it is normal for puppies to shed some hair—particularly as they transition to an adult coat—it is not normal for them to lose so much hair that they develop bald spots. Alopecia is the medical term for abnormal fur loss that can either result in bald spots, patchy fur, or just thinning fur. If
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