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Causes and treatments for a dry, crusty dog nose

There are several possible causes of a dry, cracked , crusty looking nose on your dog. The most common cause is  called idiopathic nasal hyperkeratosis.  Idiopathic nasal hyperkeratosis occurs in...

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Dog nail problems: malformed, brittle, discolored?

There are many possible causes of malformed, brittle, discolored or enlarged nails in dogs.  These include trauma to the nail, infections of the nail, immune-mediated conditions that affect the...

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link to Dogs can get warts? All about canine oral papillomas

Dogs can get warts? All about canine oral papillomas

Oral warts in dogs Just like children get warts more commonly than adults, papillomas in dogs are most commonly found in dogs under the age of 2.  These warts are typically found on the lips...

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5 health concerns of brachycephalic dogs people don’t know!

Brachycephalic dogs are joyfully wrinkled, round and exuberantly noisy bedfellows.   But as much as we love these characteristics, they are often tied to some frustrating health...

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Should I worry if my puppy breaks a tooth?

I see a lot of puppies during the teething stage and luckily it's pretty rare that I see a puppy who has broken a tooth. Puppies chew everything during the teething stage.  If they bite...

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My dog’s ear is swollen like a balloon! Why and what should I do?

Why is my dog’s ear flap swollen? If your dog's ear is swollen making the ear flap look like a soft balloon, this is the result of blood filling the space between the ear cartilage and...

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