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Dogs Veterinarian administering a parvo vaccine injection to a young puppy during a routine veterinary visit.
Canine Parvo

What Is Parvo Parvo is a serious viral disease that can be deadly even if treatment is given. So, to protect your puppy from contracting parvo you need to have…

Dogs xray of hip dysplasia in dog (wikimedia)
What is Canine Hip Dysplasia?

Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is a congenital disease that mainly affects large breed dogs. The word “dysplasia” means improper growth. Hip dysplasia can be described as a faulty or abnormal development of the hip. In CHD, the hip becomes loose and wobbly, eventually leading to a form of arthritis which is commonly referred to Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD). The degree of lameness that occurs is usually dependent upon the extent

Dogs Deep-chested dog resting on the ground, representing breeds commonly affected by canine bloat
What is Canine Bloat?

by Ron Swerdfiger Canine bloat refers to the bloating of the stomach. Essentially it is a build up of gas in the stomach which is unable to be released. Bloat…

Dogs close up of a vet's hands holding a canine distemper vaccine with a dog in the background
Canine Distemper

What is Canine Distemper? Canine distemper is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease caused by a virus from the Paramyxoviridae family. It primarily affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous…

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