If your pet's breath smells bad, take immediate action because it is one of the surest signals that your companion is headed for life-threatening health problems, a leading veterinary oral care group cautions, and a new report about heart problems and dogs gives much credence to the warning. Bad breath is caused by ... Continue reading
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The EPA says the majority of reports have involved spot-on treatments, but problems have also occurred involving sprays, collars and shampoos. Some pets have developed skin irritation, others seizures and some have died. More
2. Pot, grapes, mushrooms are leading pet poisons
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5. The stinking truth behind smelly dog breath
The Veterinary Oral Health Council says bad breath is caused by gum disease, which three of four dogs will develop by middle age. If left untreated, it will lead to bacteria invading the bloodstream and possibly damaging a pet's heart, liver and kidneys. More
6. Dogs always mouth off before they bite
An animal behavioral expert says pet parents need to understand the subtle ways that dogs communicate their frustrations, dislikes and fears and take remedial action before the behavior escalates into biting. More
7. Cheap pet food brings costly health problems
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8. Stop ticks from dogging - or killing - your pet
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10. Higher price no guarantee of pet food's quality
Pet food that costs more may contain better ingredients, but more expensive also could just mean prettier packaging and a fancy name, a Consumer Reports magazine study has found. More
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The Border Collies, crammed into waste-filled cages in a barn strewn with decaying bodies of vermin, were seized from a breeder in what is being described as one of the nastiest puppy mills ever encountered in Tennessee. More
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