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• 5 ways to keep your dog healthy this spring

  Protect your dog from fleas and ticks to over exertion on your first hike in the new year.

• 7 dog symptoms you should not ignore

  In these tough economic times, pet owners are looking for ways to save money on their pets....

• A guide to canine arthritis

  If you're looking for answers about canine arthritis, start with the our Guide to Canine Arthritis

• Banfield releases 2012 State of Pet Health Report

  The second annual State of Pet Health 2012 Report is now available online from BARK.

• CPR for dogs

  Learn the 3 steps to administering canine cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

• Canine influenza: The dog flu

  The H3N8 equine influenza virus has been recognized in horses for more than 40 years. About five...

• Cold weather dog care

  The cold weather of winter can be as hard on our dogs as it is on us. Sometimes we forget that...

• Cushing's disease - a quality of life issue

  While Cushing's disease usually effects older dogs, younger dogs can suffer from the condition too

• Diarrhea

  Diarrhea is the passing of loose or liquid stool, more often than normal. The cause could be...

• Diseases shared by humans and pets

  Many people forget that we share more than our homes with our furry friends. Most of the medical...

• Do pets feel grief over the loss of a loved one?

  This article courtesy of petinsurance-101.com. Its a documented fact that pets experience grief...

• Dog Euthanasia

  What is euthanasia? Will it hurt my dog? Can I be present? Let us help make your experience

• Dog diet tips

  Your dog is looking at you with those big brown eyes. Your heart melts, and you reach for a treat....

• Dogs, cats, and H1N1

  Until recently, the H1N1 virus was thought primarily to affect people. Well, and pigs, of course....

• ER: when is it necessary to bring in your dog or cat?

  This article courtesy of Justine Lee, DVM, PetMD.com. Ah, cats. We love em, but less so at 2 a.m....

• Eukanuba 28 Day Challenge

  DogTime takes the Eukanuba 28-Day Challenge Eukanuba recently launched their 28-Day Challenge to...

• Finding the right veterinarian

  Finding the right veterinarian is an important step. Learn what to look for and where to find them

• First aid for choking dogs

  Learn how to recognize the signs of a choking dog and how to administer first aid.

• First aid for pets

  by Ines de Pablo, guest blogger for FIDO Friendly MagazineIt is easy to recognize that humans need...

• From pound puppy to powder hound

  by Carol Bryant of FIDO Friendly Magazine "There's no sense in throwing a life away." When Zane...

• Garden chemicals and pets: How to keep your dog safe

  Ah, summer: The season to don those ever-fashionable hats and gloves and head outside for some...

• Guide to canine hip dysplasia

  Learn the dog breeds that are prone to hip dysplasia as well as available treatment options.

• Helping your pet age well: Q & A with Dr. Carol Osborne

  Moderator: HOSTED EVENT ALERT: Welcome to this Wednesday's PetChat hosted event with Dr. Carol...

• Hey, I'm not the problem!

  I am fostering an overweight Bulldog from a local rescue group and everyone's got advice for me.

• How to prevent accidental poisonings

  Be pro-active and dog-proof your home by moving poisonous items out of paw and muzzle reach.

• How to save money on vet bills

  If you've taken a trip to the veterinarian lately you must have realized that medical care for...

• IMHA (Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia) and integrative veterinary medicine

  When my dog, Cardiff, first got sick, I didn't anticipate that he was afflicted with one of the...

• Keep your dog safe in the summer heat

  Whether you see summer as a time to have fun in the sun or take a nap in the shade, it's important...

• Keeping Fido fit

  Regulating your dog's weight is important. Recent studies show that 30 to 40 percent of pets in...

• Keeping pets safe in a disaster

  The southern California wildfires of 2007 forced the country's second mass evacuation in two...

• Keeping your dog cool

  Important things to keep in mind regarding your dog and summer temperatures.

• Keeping your dog hydrated

  You spend hours comparing dog food brands, and making sure you buy safe toys for your pup, but...

• Keeping your dog warm

  Follow our cold weather tips for dogs and you'll both enjoy a fun-filled winter.

• Managing your dog's pain

  Learn how to tell when your dog is in pain and about the many pain treatment options.

• Medical Emergency: How to control bleeding

  Learn different ways to control your dog's bleeding long enough to get her to the veterinarian.

• Meet the top five American dog breeds ... and nineteen of their diseases

  This editorial courtesy of Dr. Patty Khuly, PetMD.com. At the risk of sounding like one of those...

• New study finds pet obesity increasing

  In the US, over 44% of dogs and 57% of cats are now estimated to be overweight or obese according...

• Nutritional Supplements for Dogs

  We all want our dogs to be as healthy and long-lived as possible, so it makes perfect sense to...

• Parvovirus primer

  Parvovirus is a deadly threat to an unvaccinated dog. It is so infectious that anyone or anything...

• Poison-proof your home

  Learn which household items are the most dangerous to your pets and how to poison-proof your home.

• Preventing heat stroke in dogs

  Heat stroke occurs when your pet's internal temperature becomes dangerously high, generally about...

• Rabies

  Rabies is deadly and highly contagious but thanks to the rabies vaccine, an uncommon affliction.

• Recognizing and treating dog cataracts

  Learn how to recognize the symptoms of dog cataracts and what treatments are available.

• Rethinking pet insurance

  If you're reading this story you've probably got an older dog. And if you've got an older dog you...

• Separation Anxiety in Dogs

  Does your pup go into panic mode whenever you leave the house? She may be suffering from

• Shaking Dog Syndrome

  This article courtesy of Pet Insurance 101. Shaking Dog Syndrome is a generalized shaking...

• Take a peek at your pet’s eyes

  Eye injuries are one of the most serious conditions seen by veterinarians. Because pets often...

• The importance of vaccinations

  Vaccinations have become commonplace for dogs today, as they can effectively prevent potentially...

• Treating dog constipation

  If your dog hasn't had a bowel movement in a while, it may be a sign of constipation.

• Treating internal parasites

  Checking your dog regularly for intestinal parasites is one of the less enticing aspects of dog ownership,...

• Treating shock after an injury

  Shock is a life-threatening medical condition wherein the dog's body has an inadequate flow of blood...

• Treating skin problems

  Dogs have many problems that affect their skin, the largest organ of the body. The skin serves as...

• What to do if your dog's been poisoned

  How to respond if your dog's poisonedFirst of all, don't panic. It's important to act quickly, but...

• What's worrying the modern dog?

  The psychological unraveling of Monty, an eight-year-old McNab mix, began with a trip out of...

• Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

  This article courtesy of PetMD.com. Dogs love to munch away on grass, and some even make it part...

• Your dog's mental and physical fitness

  Dogs require mental and physical stimulation and here's how to achieve both.