Dog health care is possibly one of the best-studied areas in veterinary medicine, since the dog has had such a long and close relationship with humans. Dogs can suffer from many health care issues that are the same in humans, for example dogs can suffer from diabetes, epilepsy, cancer, or arthritis. Other diseases are more specific to dogs.
The most common health care issues associated with dogs can be caused by parasites such as worms, fleas and mites. Other common issues are caused by genetic factors such as hip dysplasia and many eye problems.
Top Dog Health Care Tips:
1. Always keep up to date with vaccinations
2. Always worm your dog regularly
3. If you are worried about anything contact your Local Veterinarian
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One of the biggest preventative measures you can take to keep your dog healthy is to make sure he does not become too over weight. Many of the dog health care issues mentioned here at dogs.info are caused by obesity, arthritis being just one of these important issues. As your dog becomes older he is more likely to suffer from arthritis, if he is overweight, this extra weight will cause added stress to his joints, and this will cause more pain. If you are worried your dog is over weight take him to your local vet to discuss a diet plan! See "The Older Dog" for more info.
2 Issues that every dog owner should read are "Bloat" and "Hot Weather". Here you will find some extremely helpful preventative information on health problems that many large, medium dogs, and flat faced dogs suffer from!!
Myth or Fact - Is Chocolate Harmful to Dogs?
Fact -Yes, Chocolate is harmful to dogs. Chocolate in sufficient doses is lethally toxic to dogs (and horses and possibly cats). Chocolate contains a chemical stimulant, known as theobromine, that dogs are unable to metabolize effectively. If they eat chocolate, the theobromine can remain in their bloodstream's for up to 20 hours, and these animals may experience fast heart rate, hallucinations, severe diarrhea, epileptic seizures, heart attacks, internal bleeding, and eventually death. It only takes a small amount of chocolate to cause damage. In case of accidental intake of chocolate contact a veterinarian.
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