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Due to the lack of blood supply in Amie's paw after surgery, Noel has to pull out all the stops to save her leg, including combining cutting edge medical techniques with an age old treatment – leeches! 10-year-old Staffie-Labrador cross Piggy has a history of lameness in her back legs plus a suspected spinal problem. After three years of pain ...
The most common form of sterilization in dogs and cats is surgical, spaying in females and castration in males. Non-surgical fertility control can either result in sterilization or temporary contraception and could offer a cheaper way to keep wild dog and cat populations under control. As of 2019, only contraceptives are commercially available.
The lethal dose for 50% of dogs is 100 – 200 mg per kilogram (kg) of body weight, yet some dogs will exhibit signs of toxicosis after ingesting as little as 20 mg per kg. [38] In case of accidental intake of chocolate, especially involving a smaller dog, contact a veterinarian or animal poison control immediately; it is commonly recommended ...
Once abandoned and searching for a fresh start, Panther, an 11-month-old Bully mix, has finally found his forever home. A heartwarming Instagram video documenting the dog’s journey from shelter ...
The internet is buzzing over a video of a dog who learns how to wipe his mouth after drinking water. With over 2.7 million likes, the clip shows step-by-step guidance on teaching this practical ...
[31] [32] One study found that in female dogs there is an increasing risk of urinary incontinence the earlier the procedure is carried out; the study recommended that female dogs be spayed no earlier than 3 to 4 months of age. [28] A later study comparing female dogs spayed between 4 and 6 months and after 6 months showed no increased risk. [33]
Spaying and castrating can decrease the risk of hormone-driven diseases such as mammary cancer, as well as undesired hormone-driven behaviors. [48] However, certain medical problems are more likely after neutering, such as urinary incontinence in females [49] and prostate cancer in males. [50]
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