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Pet articles: Dog health

Your Dog’s Ears

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

Your dog’s ears are like flowers! Look at the inside of your dog’s ear (pinna)…and have a sniff! Normal healthy ears should be:

  • Carnation pink
  • Smell sweet (or of not much, anyway)
  • Clean

Signs of possible problems (like… [Read more]

Anal Sacs

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

What are anal sacs?

The anal sacs are glands located on either side of the anus at the 8:00 and 4:00 positions. They are positioned within the muscle of the anal sphincter. They connect to the… [Read more]

Cancer in Dogs and Cats

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

With our pets living to be older, dog and cat cancer is becoming more common. We all have a fear of this disease. Many owners will put off a trip to the vet when they… [Read more]

Grass Seeds

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

It is common for pets to develop abscesses and infections caused by penetrating grass seeds. Grass seeds can gradually work their way through a pet’s skin aided by the bristles on the seed. Unfortunately this… [Read more]

Worms

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

Keeping your pet free of worms has never been easier yet disturbingly many pets seen at vet clinics are still carrying intestinal worms. Worms can infect your pet via uncooked meats, during digging and grooming… [Read more]