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Heatstroke in Dogs-Symptoms and Prevention
As the summertime approaches, you tend to get excited about spending more time outdoors and indulging in fun activities with your dog. However, it is very important that you keep your dog safe from the harshness of the hot climate. Just like us, humans dogs can also suffer from sunburns,...
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Common Causes of Weight Loss in Dogs
While obesity is an epidemic among household pets that can cause a myriad of health problems, abnormal weight loss is also unhealthy. The signs, causes, and treatment of weight loss in active dogs will be discussed. Signs of Weight Loss in Dogs The most obvious sign of weight loss in...
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Actijoy Introduces a New Health and Fitness Solution For Dogs at CES2017
Actijoy, a new, international pet product developer and innovator with a commitment to giving pets a healthier life worldwide, this month unveiled a fitness solution specifically for dogs at CES2017. Pet obesity continues to increase in popularity among household pets today. According to the latest researches, over 53% of dogs...
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Are You Shortening Your Dog’s Life?
Any dog owner would be devastated to know that he or she is unconsciously shortening the life of a beloved pet. However, many pet owners unknowing decrease the lifespan of their dogs by engaging in a number of bad habits. Are you guilty of any of these five habits that...
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7 Ways You Are Shortening Your Dog’s Life
Obesity Although a chubby puppy may be cute, the reality is that an overweight dog has a significantly higher likelihood of developing a serious disease. Overweight dogs are more likely to develop diabetes, thyroid disorders, arthritis, kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, and cancer. Helping your dog maintain a healthy...
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Combining Your Workout and Your Dog’s Playtime
If your pet would rather play when you would rather exercise, listed here are tips for combining your workout with your dog’s playtime. Balance and Tug of War Does your dog love to play tug of war? Choose a few core exercises and play tug of war with your pup...
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What Happens when Canine Diabetes is Left Untreated
Diabetes is an increasingly common ailment in dogs, particularly because one of the main risk factors is obesity. In the United States, an estimated 1 in 308 dogs suffers from diabetes, while nearly 55% of the pet population is obese. Here, diabetes symptoms and treatment will be discussed, as well...
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Are you sure that your pet is getting enough exercise?
Why is getting the exercise important? Obesity can shorten the life of your pet by two years. Overweight dogs suffer from many diseases. A responsible owner, therefore, does everything possible to prevent the pet's obesity or tries to get the beloved dog back to form. We want to help! Our...
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My Pet is Tired: Exercise Intolerance or Lethargy?
Change in behavior is a common sign that something is wrong with your pet. Dogs have numerous coping and defense mechanisms, with lethargy and exercise intolerance both signaling different diseases. Here, the difference between lethargy and exercise intolerance will be discussed, as well as what to do if your dog...
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Are you sure that your four-legged buddy is not overweight?
According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 53% of adult dogs in the US are overweight or even obese. The research also showed that 95% of owners did not identify their dog as being overweight. Veterinarians agree that it is necessary that the owners think about prevention before their...
