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Canine Health Articles
Focus on Canine Cancer Research April 1, 2012
Cancer can be a devastating diagnosis for both humans and our beloved canine companions. There are 77.5 million owned dogs in the United States and a fourth will develop cancer - including those in the bone, breast, pancreas, liver, prostate, lung, and skin.
Leonberger Loses Fight with Hemangiosarcoma But Owners Battle On April 1, 2012
One morning, Einstein, an 8 ½ year old Leonberger, failed to make his way upstairs in anticipation for his morning walk. The unfortunately diagnosis was hemangiosarcoma. Unlike some of the other canine sarcomas, hemangiosarcomas are very invasive, fast-growing tumors that often migrate to the spleen, heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, muscle, lymph nodes or skin.
Become Snake-Smart to Protect Your Dog March 1, 2012
Shy and rarely aggressive, snakes bite only when injured or sensing a threat - such as defending themselves against curious dogs.
Understanding Transmission of Leishmaniasis in Foxhounds February 27, 2012
There is now a better explanation of why so many Foxhounds are infected with zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis. Scientists from Iowa State University and the University of Iowa investigated whether it might be possible for a female Foxhound infected with leishmaniasis to spread the infection to her puppies.
Canine Tick-Borne Disease February 27, 2012
Thousands of dogs are infected annually with dangerous tick-transmitted diseases. Learn more about common ticks and tick-borne diseases, and how you can protect your dog.
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Can they love you too much? Separation Anxiety in Dogs July 1, 1997
When a social animal is separated from its companions, it is normal for that animal to engage in a distress response. Dogs that exhibit excessive distress responses when separated from their companions are classified as exhibiting separation anxiety.
Nature vs. Nurture: The Genetics of Behavior July 1, 1997
It is critical to remember that both genetics and environmental influences play an important role in the behavioral development of dogs. Through both responsible breeding and raising it will be possible to produce puppies that will successfully integrate into our lives.
The Dominant Dog July 1, 1997
The terms dominant and submissive are used widely in the canine field to describe dogs. Dominance is a concept that refers to an individual’s ability to maintain and regulate access to a resource. When considering social hierarchies, the dominant individual is the leader and will win the majority of confrontations.
Feeding Pets in the 90's July 1, 1997
Recommendations from Dr. Richard Hill MA VetMB PhD about feeding your pet including what food to select, supplements, safety and more.
Elbow Dysplasia July 1, 1997
The term "elbow dysplasia" has been coined to describe three developmental conditions, osteochondrosis/osteochondritis dissecans (OC/OCD) of the humeral condyle, ununited anconeal process (UAP), and fragmented coronoid process (FCP), that commonly affect the elbow of many large and giant breeds of dogs.
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