If you have a light-coated small dog you may have noticed that they have pinkish-brown stains around their eyes where tears caused by runny eyes have discoloured the hair. Indeed, many breeds such as Westies, miniature poodles and Bichon Frises are prone to this problem, which is caused when your pet pooch's body tries to expel toxins from their sy...
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Although all dogs may cough or sneeze from time to time, if your pooch is persistently hacking away or making a noise that seems like they're choking it may be that they're suffering from kennel cough. Although relatively rare, kennel cough can be caught by dogs when they inhale bacteria or virus particles into their respiratory tract and results i...
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With a wet, chilly winter setting in, many dog owners will be less than happy about encouraging their pooch to jump in lakes or play in the sea, as they face the prospect of a muddy mutt bouncing around the house. However, provided you choose an appropriate and safe place, swimming is remarkably good exercise for dogs and has numerous benefits. An...
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A healthy, balanced diet is essential for your dog at any stage of their life, but if your pooch is pregnant then issues of nutrition become more important than ever. Pregnancy and nursing has a significant impact on the nutritional requirements of your pooch, so if your dog is expecting puppies it's incredibly important that you swot up on the be...
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