Mange in dogs is also known as Demodicosis. It is an inflammatory disease caused by a mite called Demodex. The type of mite can determine the severity of this

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Dogs and cats are susceptible to skin irritations due to wet fur and the fleas and ticks they are exposed to daily. Dermatophilosis is a skin disorder that is usually contracted from farm animals such as sheep, cows and horses. It is typically found in warmer, more humid

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As pet owners, our primary responsibility to make sure we are doing our part to keep our pets healthy. Sometimes that is not such an easy task. Diet is a main source of their health but with so many different types of food available, how do we know what’s best for our

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I think that as a new pet owner, we have all experienced this particular situation when with a new puppy or dog. Urinating when excited is a common problem with puppies. If you are also having this issue with your adult dog that is new to the family, there is a common

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As many of us probably already know from experience, there is a common bone and arthritic condition that larger and giant dogs are prone to. This condition can present itself early in a pup’s life, especially between the ages of 4 to 10 months. This abnormal growth of bone, cells or tissue can be managed but it requires a vet’s

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Many new dog owners are totally unaware of the needs of their pet. They feel like they need to feed them, let them out in the yard and give them a little love and that’s all. Well, there is a lot more to it then

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Making the decision to have a dog or cat is a big step. As pet owners, most of us treat our pets like our children. If we don’t have children, then for most of us, our pets are our

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