by Steve Rankin
The classic early warning signs of diabetes were all present when I brought my canine companion of twelve years into the Veterinarian’s clinic. Muffy was lethargic, unsteady on her feet, drinking large amounts of water, and experiencing incontinence for the first time in her life. I knew something was seriously wrong.
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Tags: Animal Surgery, Blood Sugar Level, Canine Companion, canine diabetes, diabetes in dogs symptoms, Diet Modification, dog diabetes symptoms, dog diagnosis, Dogs And Cats, Early Warning Signs Of Diabetes, Insulin Injections, Routine Veterinary Care, Signs Of Diabetes, Special Diet, Table Scraps, Warning Signs Of Diabetes
Dog Health, Dogs | FitHealthyPets.com April 22, 2010 | 
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by Matt LeClair
The fall season can be a dry time of year especially when the temperatures start dropping and the coolness of winter begins to set in. A lack of moisture in the air makes for a water deprived environment and can lead to many problems like dry skin and stuffy noses.
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Tags: dog dry skin, dog moisturizing, dog moisturizing shampoo, Dog Shampoo, Dry Shampoo, dry skin, dry skin and itching, Dry Time, lack of moisture, medicated shampoo, Moisturizing Shampoo, moisturizing sprays, Stuffy Noses
Dog Health, Dogs | FitHealthyPets.com November 12, 2009 | Comments (0)
by: Jimmy Woodall
You should be careful in feeding your dog. There are many pet foods now that don’t have sufficient nutrients that measure up to what your pet needs. You have to remember that dog is an omnivore, which means it also eats food for nourishment.
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Tags: Abrupt Changes, Carnivores, Diet Alternatives, Food Nutrients, Gastrointestinal, Gastrointestinal Upsets, natural dog food, Nourishment, Omnivore, Pet Diet, Pet Foods, Pet Owners, Quality Dog Food, Table Scraps, Wolf Family
Dog Health, Dogs, Feeding Your Dog | FitHealthyPets.com November 9, 2009 | Comments (0)
by Chrisanne
Does your dog or cat have arthritis? We think of arthritis and joint pain as being human conditions, but they are common for canines as well. Did you know that 60 million American dogs suffer from arthritis? If you notice something is off with your dog, but aren’t exactly sure what might be the cause, here are some common signs of animal joint pain:
* Reluctance to walk, climb stairs, jump or play
* Limping
* Lagging behind on walks
* Difficulty rising from a resting position
* Yelping in pain when touched & resisting being touched
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Tags: American Dogs, Bone Chips, Bony Structures, Cartilage, Cat Arthritis, Chronic Inflammation, Degenerative Joint Disease, Elbow Dysplasia, hip dysplasia, Joint Pain, Knee Cap Dislocation, Lameness, Medical Conditions, Muscle Pain, Osteoarthritis, Personality Change, Pet Arthritis, Wrist Carpi, Yelping In Pain
Cats, Dog Health, Dogs, Pet Health, Pets | FitHealthyPets.com October 9, 2009 | Comments (0)
By: Cristian Stan
An eye infection is a relatively general description of a medical condition that may result in discomfort, discharge and abnormal appearance of a dog’s eyes and surrounding tissue.
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Tags: Allergic Conjunctivitis, Bacterial Infection, Blepharitis, Cats And Other Mammals, Conjunctiva, Conjunctivitis, Demodectic Mites, Erosions, Eye Diseases, Eye Infection, Eye Infections In Dogs, Infections In Dogs, Inflammation Of The Eyelid, Inflammation Of The Eyelids, Inner Eyelid, Irritants, Respiratory Infection, Ulcerative Keratitis, Viral Infection
Dog Health, Dogs, Pet Health | FitHealthyPets.com August 22, 2009 | Comments (0)
