Dog Life Stages – YOUNG ADULT

Part 2: YOUNG ADULT Essentially, there are 4 stages of life for any canine: Puppy Young Adult Mature Adult Senior These categories should be used as a guide to determine the appropriate care necessary for your pet, for that particular stage. The age, size, lifestyle, health status, and breed of your dog all affect the

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Dog Life Stages – PUPPY

Part 1: PUPPIES PUPPY GROWTH Puppies grow fast and their needs change just as fast. They’ll need frequent veterinary visits, so you’ll both get to know your veterinary team well.  Through physical exams, your veterinarian will take their temperature and check their body condition, skin, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, heart, lungs, gastrointestinal system, urinary system, brain,

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Brush Your Dog’s Teeth

Start brushing when they’re puppies, and it will be easy when they’re adults.

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Why We Don’t Work With Online Pharmacies

Recently, our Doctors here at DAMC have encountered an increase in FAX requests from what we consider to be questionable online pharmacies.  We do not have the resources to research every pharmacy who sends us a prescription request, to determine if they are in the 3% minority of legitimate (FDA Approved) online pharmacies, or to

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Does my dog need their teeth cleaned? Periodontal Disease

Does your dog’s breath smell like rotten tuna in a hot dumpster? It doesn’t have to, and it shouldn’t. In fact, your dog’s breath is a good indicator of their overall health. Most pet owners think that they cannot do anything about their dog’s bad breath and are unsure when their pet’s teeth should be

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Should I leave the TV on for the dog?

Many dogs with separation anxiety respond well to radio music or TV noise, so leave the TV on for your dog.