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Can Dogs Get Hiccups?

Hiccups are normal for humans, but what about for dogs? Rest assured, hiccups are normal for canines, too. What Causes Hiccups in Dogs? Just like in humans, a spasm in the diaphragm, the muscle under the lungs, causes hiccups in dogs. The spasm causes the glottis, the opening between the vocal cords, to close abruptly. This results in a “hic” sound. Puppies will sometimes get hiccups after eating or drinking too fast, when they are tired, when they are very excited, or when they’re too cold.
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Are Tennis Balls Safe for Dogs?

Tennis balls are the quintessential modern dog toy. My dog can sniff them out of roadside ditches, and nothing gives her as much joy as chasing after them in a wide open field. However, tennis balls are a special toy in our household, reserved for supervised playtime. This is because, while they are undeniably one of the most beloved dog toys out there, tennis balls can pose health risks for dogs. Choking Hazard My dog loves chomping on tennis balls until they pop. Dogs with powerful jaws lik
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Are Tennis Balls Safe for Dogs?

Tennis balls are the quintessential modern dog toy. My dog can sniff them out of roadside ditches, and nothing gives her as much joy as chasing after them in a wide open field. However, tennis balls are a special toy in our household, reserved for supervised playtime. This is because, while they are undeniably one of the most beloved dog toys out there, tennis balls can pose health risks for dogs. Choking Hazard My dog loves chomping on tennis balls until they pop. Dogs with powerful jaws lik
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Hearing Loss in Senior Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, and Management

Many senior dogs suffer from hearing impairment as they age and become less responsive to you and the world around them. Your ability to communicate with your dog becomes hampered when he can’t hear what you have to say, which can be frustrating for you and stressful for your dog. But there are steps you can take to help your senior dog cope with hearing loss. Dog Hearing Loss: Causes and Symptoms There are many causes of hearing loss in dogs, but for elderly dogs, the cause is often degenerat
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How to Clean Your Dog’s Paws: 7 Helpful Tips

Whether it’s raining, snowing, or just plain dirty out, nothing will stop your dog from wanting to frolic outdoors. This means you need to be prepared to clean off whatever your pup picks up on their paws before it comes back inside with them, or worse, causes them harm. 1. Booties One of the easiest ways to protect your dog’s paws from the elements is investing in a pair of dog booties. Northern breeds like Siberian Huskies wear these while mushing on the trail to protect their feet from ice
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Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers?

Dogs have a set of stiff hairs protruding from the sides of their muzzles that are popularly called “whiskers.” These are not at all like the nonfunctional whiskers that men sometimes grow on their faces. Technically, these special hairs are called vibrissae. But a better name for them is “feelers” because vibrissae really are sophisticated devices that help the dog feel its way through the world. They are quite different from most other hairs on the dog’s body. To begin with, they are conside
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Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers?

Dogs have a set of stiff hairs protruding from the sides of their muzzles that are popularly called “whiskers.” These are not at all like the nonfunctional whiskers that men sometimes grow on their faces. Technically, these special hairs are called vibrissae. But a better name for them is “feelers” because vibrissae really are sophisticated devices that help the dog feel its way through the world. They are quite different from most other hairs on the dog’s body. To begin with, they are conside
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Dog Vision Loss: Signs, Symptoms, and Management

Just as our eyesight can become impaired as we age, dogs can also suffer from vision loss as they enter their senior years. However, unlike humans, dogs do not rely on vision as their most important sense. Their noses and ears allow them to adapt quite well to changes in their eyesight. Here are the signs of potential vision impairment and some steps you can take to help your senior dog cope with any loss of sight. Vision Loss: Causes and Symptoms There are many causes of vision loss in older
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Science Daily: Dog News

Farmed carnivores may become 'disease reservoirs' posing human health risk

Carnivorous animals lack key genes needed to detect and respond to infection by pathogens, a study has found. Farming large numbers of carnivores, like mink, could allow the formation of undetected 'disease reservoirs', in which a pathogen could spread to many animals and mutate to become a risk to human health.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/plants_animals/dogs/~4/olxDEuUol8YView the source article
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Fruits and Vegetables Dogs Can or Can’t Eat

It’s not uncommon to want to spoil your dog by sharing table scraps or your favorite people food snack instead of a dog treat. After all, if it is safe for you to eat, it must be OK for your dog to eat, right? Not necessarily. While many people foods are perfectly safe for dogs, some are very unhealthy and downright dangerous, so it’s critical to learn which fruits and vegetables dogs can eat. Dogs digest foods differently than humans do, and eating the wrong foods can lead dogs to long-term he
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How Do Dog Agility Competitions Work?

Many people may not be familiar with agility competitions, where dogs navigate through an obstacle course while racing against the clock. Even for those who have heard of the sport, acting as a simple spectator can be a little intimidating. We are here to fill you in on the basics of watching an agility event — including a breakdown of each obstacle and how scoring works. Who knows, you may just be inspired to start training your pup after this mini introduction. Agility Course Obstacles Cour
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Raccoon dogs pose a particular threat to ground-nesting birds in Northern Europe

Artificial nest experiments demonstrated that the raccoon dog, an alien species abundant in Finland, is a more common duck nest predator than any indigenous mammalian species. The species depredated nests on shorelines as well as in forests, rural landscapes and urban areas.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/plants_animals/dogs/~4/_r4vW2iySh4View the source article
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Genetic enigma solved: Inheritance of coat color patterns in dogs

Scientists have unraveled the enigma of inheritance of coat color patterns in dogs. The researchers discovered that a genetic variant responsible for a very light coat in dogs and wolves originated more than two million years ago in a now extinct relative of the modern wolf.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/plants_animals/dogs/~4/h889XP9nUlsView the source article
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Puppy Growth Chart: When Does My Puppy Finish Growing?

Puppies seem to grow up so fast. One day, they’re little balls of furry cuteness and, in what seems like the blink of an eye, they’re fully grown into loving canine companions. But not all dogs grow at the same rate, with smaller breed dogs growing up much faster than their larger counterparts. That’s because those bigger bones and joints need a bit more time to grow and develop. Puppies, especially those of a larger breed, have special dietary and exercise requirements to consider while they a
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Senior Dog Nutrition and Supplement Tips

As dogs age, they undergo specific internal and external changes. Some are obvious, such as greying fur, weight gain, or hip or elbow dysplasia. Others may be harder to spot, such as slower metabolism or decreased immune function. By the time your dog is a senior, one of these key changes is a new set of nutritional requirements. For example, a healthy senior dog requires higher quality protein levels in his food than a younger adult dog. For various reasons such as dental disease and other med
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Raw Dog Food May Be Fueling Rise in Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

While the world focuses on the pandemic, another public-health crisis is brewing: antibiotic resistance. According to the UN, illnesses that are resistant to human medications could cause up to 10 million deaths a year by 2050 — that’s three times as many as were caused by Covid-19 in 2020. And our beloved dogs’ food could be contributing to the crisis. Testing Dog Food for Dangerous Bacteria Researchers in Portugal recently tested 55 dog foods — including dry, wet, and raw-frozen varieties —
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Orthopedic Problems in Dogs

Orthopedic issues in dogs, like hip dysplasia and cruciate ligament ruptures, can be painful and costly to treat. But when detected early and given proper veterinary attention, affected dogs have a high chance of a successful outcome. Also, proper testing by breeders helps to prevent these problems in offspring. Hip Dysplasia in Dogs Jennie led her 5-month-old Golden Retriever puppy into my examination room, and I observed that Chester was showing wobbliness in his back legs. Jennie thought he
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Man's new best friend: What cats can teach us about human genetics and precision medicine

Although cats have lived alongside humans for millennia, it remains a dogs' world. This bias has historically bled into science as well. It's time for cats to get their day, argues veterinary medicine experts. Cats, they say, have the potential to be a valuable model organism for geneticists, as the feline genome is ordered similarly to humans.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/plants_animals/dogs/~4/-qGupZ6MdH4View the source article
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How to Make Your Dog Eat More Slowly

Some dogs are slow eaters, taking their time to chew every little piece and enjoy each bite. Others seem to swallow their food whole without even bothering to consider what it is they’re eating. They eat so fast you can barely blink an eye before the entire meal is gone. These dogs come in all shapes, sizes, and breeds. Unfortunately, eating so quickly can be quite dangerous for our dogs. First, they can choke, which is obviously life-threatening. Gagging on their food will often result in vomi
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6 Tips for Giving Your Dog Pills

A spoonful of sugar might help our medicine go down, but dogs typically pose a bit more of a challenge. While some canine companions dutifully eat their pills with dinner, most tend to need a little encouragement. These tips for giving your dog a pill will make the process more pleasant for everyone involved. Pill Pockets Not all medication can be given with food. But if it can, putting the pill in a pill pocket or wrapping it in a piece of cheese makes it easy to slip into your dog’s system.
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How Do Wildfires and Smoke Affect Dogs?

When wildfires ravage an area, both humans and pets are at risk of being displaced and inhaling dangerous amounts of smoke. Remember — if you feel the effects of smoke, your pets probably do, too. And if you ever have to evacuate your home, your pets should always go with you. If you’re in an area impacted by wildfires or smoke, don’t panic. Here’s how to prepare for an emergency, protect your pup from dangerous air quality, and evacuate safely. What To Do With Your Pets When the Air Is Smoky
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