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Golden Retriever ear infection. Beagle mix ear infection. Labrador Retriever ear infection. Whatever type of dog you have, if his ears are infected or inflamed the medical term for this condition is otitis. The word otitis comes from the latin for ear inflammation.
Otitis is categorized by the location [...]
The thought of cats and dogs living together almost immediately elicits comic images of a “dog chasing cat” scenario. Although we have all seen the cartoons for decades, that isn’t necessarily the true nature of the relationship. According to the American Kennel Club’s 21st Century Dog Owners [...]
At what age your dog is considered geriatric or senior is somewhat dependent on your individual dog’s physical and mental condition. However, in general, larger dogs age more rapidly than do smaller dogs. As a guideline, a dog whose ideal adult weight is at least 50 pounds will generally be considered geriatric at about [...]
There is a lot of controversy surrounding the DNA testing of dogs, specifically breeders versus buyer’s mentality, but there is no way to deny that DNA testing can significantly help any dog breed. The problem with breeding is that is has been going on for so long and certain breeds are genetically predisposed to [...]
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