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Most dog owners would agree that our canine friends are doggone cute. Some of their expressions and actions simply amplify their “cuteness.” But are they born with the innate “cuteness”, or do they learn how to be cute? This article discusses some of the reasons for these cute expressions and behaviors.
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Wheat gluten + monosodium glutamate (brand name For-Bid) is a food additive commonly used to deter coprophagy (eating stool). Give as directed by your veterinarian. Side effects have not been reported. Do not use concurrently with steroids. If a negative reaction occurs, please call your veterinary clinic.
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Most Whippets are quiet, gentle, and well-behaved inside the house, and love to join their people on the couch (and to keep the couch warm when their people aren't sitting on it!). They're friendly to visitors – no watchdog here – and aren't afraid to show how much they adore their owners.
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Whipworms are intestinal parasites that can cause severe irritation to the intestines. Of all the intestinal parasites found in dogs, whipworms cause the most disease. Whipworm infection can cause bloody diarrhea, weight loss, changes in electrolyte concentrations, and general debilitation. Smaller infestations may be asymptomatic.
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White willow bark is a supplement made from the bark of the white willow tree (Salix alba). The active ingredient in white willow bark is salicin, which is similar to the active ingredient in aspirin. It is most often used in cats and dogs to treat pain and inflammation associated with arthritis and to treat fever.
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It is a myth that dogs need to chew bones. While dogs want to chew, and most would love to chew on bones, bones are dangerous and can cause serious injuries. This handout outlines the top reasons bones are bad, and what your dog should chew instead.
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Burying of toys or food items by dogs goes back thousands of years as a means of preserving food and storing valuable or scarce food resources. Dogs today do it out of ancestral habit and as a means of resource protection. If you notice that your dog seems to be digging compulsively, contact your veterinarian.
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Noses vary in size and shape in the canine world, but regardless of how they look, they are important to survival — and wet noses work better than dry noses for a few reasons, outlined in this handout.
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Whiskers are more than just facial enhancements: they are finely tuned sensory equipment that guide a dog through daily activities. These specialized hairs aid vision and help a cat navigate the environment by providing additional sensory input, much like antennae on insects.
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Like many canine behaviors, howling has ancestral roots. Whether it is occasional, constant, mournful, or exuberant, howling is part of normal canine communication. Depending on the situation, a howl can take on different meanings.