Teeth Chattering in Dogs

Teeth chattering in dogs can be caused by several different things. Some veterinarians believe that the source of teeth chattering is usually dental or oral (mouth) pain until proven otherwise.

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Snail Bait Poisoning in Dogs

Snails and slugs are frustrating garden pests wherever anyone is trying to grow tender flowers or ornamental plants. While effective non-toxic methods abound on the internet, snail bait and snail

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Sebaceous Adenitis in Dogs

What is a Sebaceous Gland? Everyone has heard skin described as dry, oily, or normal, which refers to the amount of natural oil on the skin surface. The oils of

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Seizure Disorders in Dogs

Watching your dog experience a seizure is both frightening and disturbing, especially if it is unexpected. There is collapse, involuntary movement, and often loss of consciousness followed by a period

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Storm and Other Noise Phobias

Storm phobia, or fear of storms, is a common behavior in dogs. Many dogs are terrified of the noise and react by hiding, pacing, panting, trembling, peeing, pooping, drooling, and

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Sarcoptic Mange in Dogs

Sarcoptic mange, also called scabies, is an itchy disease in dogs caused by a mite (Sarcoptes scabiei var canis). Sarcoptic mites are small and not visible to the naked eye.

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) in Dogs

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a fairly rare chronic and potentially-fatal autoimmune disease. The dog’s immune system fights itself by forming antibodies that “protect” it against its own cells and

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Steroid Use in Dogs and Cats

Most people are familiar with cortisone and may even know that it is a steroid but, even though steroids are commonly prescribed to both people and animals, much more knowledge

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