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Doggy Dental Dilemmas: Why Does My Pet’s Breath Stink?

Few things feel better than coming home after a long day and being greeted by a wagging tail and an eager, happy pup. You bend down for kisses…and oof, that breath could knock you over. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Bad breath in pets is incredibly common,

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Special Needs: Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease we are all too familiar with. It's so prevalent in people that most of us know at least one person who is dealing with this illness. What some people may not be aware of is that it is very common in animal medicine as

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Recognizing Signs of Fear in Your Dog

Almost 90% of owners will say that their pet has some sort of behavioral problem. This can range from the "reactive" or "cranky" to "dominant" pets. There is a behavior or "personality quirk" that's not ideal, but it's