How do you help a severely overweight dog?

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• Can worms in dogs cause them to cough?

A persistent cough is one of the more common lungworm symptoms, triggered by the presence of worms in the dog's lungs. They may even lead pets to cough up blood. A cough like this should never be i (...)

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• Should dogs eat dry kibble?

One benefit of feeding your dog a dry diet is that it can support their dental health. The texture of dry kibble encourages your dog to chew before they swallow, which improves their digestion and (...)

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• How do you get rid of hookworm in a dog?

Treating hookworms in dogs requires the intervention of a veterinarian who can prescribe your dog with a dewormer, or anthelmintic. These drugs are usually oral and come with few side effects, but (...)

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• What do dogs actually need to eat?

Dogs are carnivorous, meaning the primary component of their diet should be meat. But they aren't obligate carnivores—or only meat-eating. In the wild, dogs survive mainly off of prey animals and s (...)

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• How do I train my puppy to be groomed?

Preliminary Steps for Training a Puppy for Grooming Teach him to stand on a table or counter. Get him used to being touched on the face, paw, tail, legs, stomach, head. Practice basic commands (...)

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