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1. My Dog Tested Positive For Heartworms. Now What?
   Heartworms are devastating parasites in dogs, responsible for thousands of deaths each year. Most of these occur due to the destruction that heartworms do to not just the heart, but the lungs, liver, and kidneys as well. In some cases, the burden that heartworms pose to the heart and blood vessels can become so great that circulation of blood is actually compromised, resulting in sudden death . . . keep reading
   
   
2. Canine Distemper: What You Need To Know
   Here's a brief article on canine distemper, a viral disease of dogs that seems to be making a come-back. Distemper used to be one of the leading causes of death in unvaccinated puppies throughout the world. Although the . . . keep reading
   
   
3. Mi Perro Tiene Gusanos del Corazon, Y Ahora Que?
   Gusanos del corazón son parásitos devastadores en los perros, los responsables de miles de muertes cada año. . . . keep reading
   
   
4. Parvo : An Introduction
   Parvo is one disease that can be prevented with timely immunizations started at a young age, so the emotional grief and financial hardship that always accompanies this disease is totally avoidable. Yet veterinarians across the country still have to battle parvo on a daily basis. This article provides an overview of this devastating disease . . . keep reading
   
   
5. Choosing a Dog Forum
   If you surf the Internet these days, you'll come across a plethora of websites dedicated to the discussion of dogs and their problems. Choosing a good dog forum . . . keep reading
   
   
6. Rabies!
   If there was ever a disease to strike fear into the hearts and minds of pet owners everywhere, rabies is it! . . . keep reading
   
   
7. Money Saving Tip #49: Veterinary-Prescribed Conservative Parvo Treatment (At-Home)
   Treating parvo aggressively is an expensive proposition. Treatment can easily exceed $1500, and even with that, there are no guarantees. There is, however, an alternative approach to parvo treatment that . . . keep reading
   
   
8. Managing Dog Skin Allergies
   If you own a dog that suffers from skin allergies, take heart - you are not alone! Allergic skin disease is probably the most common affliction seen by veterinarians across the country. Left unchecked, skin allergies can greatly reduce your pet's quality of life (not to mention yours) and lead to secondary infections. Skin allergies in the dog can rarely be . . . keep reading
   
   
9. When is Snakebite Antivenin Really Needed?
   A client relayed a story to me on how they had to take their four year old ninety pound hunting dog to an emergency clinic because she had been bitten by a copperhead. . . . keep reading
   
   
10. Zoonoses and Pets
    "DOCTOR, I THINK MY DOG has a cold. Can I catch it?" In veterinary practices, questions like this are common. . . . keep reading
    
    
11. Money Saving Tip #57: Finding a Discount Vet Clinic
    If you own a dog or cat, you know that a routine visit to a vet clinic these days can easily cost $150 or more! As a result, pet lovers across the country are eager to learn about cost-cutting strategies that can be applied to their pets' veterinary care. One such strategy is the discount vet clinic. . . . keep reading
    
    
12. Diez Super Estrategias Para Ahorrar Dinero En La Atencion De La Salud Animal Domestico
    ¿Puedes creerlo? Los estadounidenses gastaron miles de millones de dólares cada año en sus mascotas. . . . keep reading
    
    
13. Cinco secretos para Obtener Servicios Veterinarios de descuento
    ¿Cansado de pagar el precio de venta al público para la atención veterinaria de su mascota? Usted no tiene que si el veterinario te da un descuento en sus servicios. Y así ¿cómo se consigue ese descuento? He aquí cinco maneras de hacerlo. . . . keep reading
    
    
14. Money Saving Tip #44: Budget Pet Care
    Due to the ever-rising cost of pet care, budget conscious pet owners are watching for ways to reduce costs and find options that fit within their pet care budget. A virtual ocean of advice that deals with . . . keep reading
    
    
15. Money Saving Tip #40: Don't Combine Heartworm and Flea Medications
    Combination heartworm/flea and tick products are popular these days and represent a large profit center for pet pharmacy companies and for veterinarians. While these products may convenient to you, the pet owner, they're probably costing you more money than if you purchased each medication separately. For example, . . . keep reading
    
    
16. Salud del gato Consejos
    Todo el mundo quiere una buena salud, incluyendo a su gato. Después de todo, la buena salud es sinónimo de una alta calidad de vida, que es lo que todo propietario de un gato quiere para su gato. Éstos son quince consejos de salud del gato que le ayudarán a lograr ese objetivo. . . . keep reading
    
    
17. My Dog Has a Lipoma. Now What?
    Lipomas are relatively common tumors in dogs that can arise from fatty tissue anywhere in the body. Dachshunds, cocker spaniels, poodles, and terriers . . . keep reading
    
    
18. Money Saving Tip #58: How To Choose a Veterinary Hospital
    Choosing a veterinary hospital for your pet can be a daunting task, especially if you live in a large metropolitan area where a veterinary hospital is planted on every street corner. . . . keep reading
    
    
19. Leptospirosis: To Vaccinate or Not
    Leptospirosis is the most common zoonotic disease worldwide, affecting both animals and people. The incidence in pet dogs is on the rise, yet the vaccine itself is questionable. Should you or should you not vaccinate your dog against this disease? . . . keep reading
    
    
20. Money Saving Tip #48: Valuable Pet Food Tip
    Dr. Chris Pinney
    If you can't afford to feed your dog or cat an expensive, "premium" pet food, don't feel guilty. Oftentimes, these pet foods aren't all that they're cracked up to be. . . . keep reading
    
    

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