3 Ways to Prevent Pancreatitis in Your Dog

Posted on: 25 September 2017
Getting pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) can be an uncomfortable, painful and depressing experience for your dog. If left untreated, pancreatitis can also cause severe organ and brain damage that could be life-threatening. While it's impossible to guarantee your pet won't get the condition, there are a few things you can do to prevent it. Here are 3 top tips. Don't Let Your Dog Become Obese One of the biggest risk factors associated with dog pancreatitis is obesity, so it's important to keep your pup's weight at a healthy level.
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3 Ways to Stop Your Dog Getting Constipated

Posted on: 25 September 2017
Constipation can be just as uncomfortable for your dog as it is for you. To make matters worse, long term constipation could hurt your pup's colon health, leading to obstipation (the inability for your dog to pass faeces), vomiting, lethargy, and other unpleasant symptoms. Luckily, constipation is easy to prevent when you know how. Here are 3 ways to keep your dog's bowel movements healthy and regular. Increase Your Dog's Fibre Intake
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3 Ways to Keep Your Dog's Urinary System Healthy

Posted on: 25 September 2017
While many pet owners focus on keeping their dog's hearts and lungs healthy, it's important to remember that other organs need your care and attention, too. Your dog's bladder and urinary tract are important parts of their body. If they're not looked after, your dog could get an infection, pain, or stones. More serious problems can lead to incontinence, and some urinary system issues could even be fatal. Here are 3 ways to prevent that from happening by keeping your dog's urinary system healthy.
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How to Prevent Calcium Buildup in Your Dog's Lungs

Posted on: 20 September 2017
Calcium buildup in the lungs (also known as pulmonary mineralisation) is not an uncommon problem for older dogs, but it's one that can be dangerous. The condition occurs when mineral calcium deposits build up in your dog's lungs and cartilage is ossified into bone-like tissue. The condition is hard to spot early because it's often asymptomatic, but as it progresses, dog owners may notice their pooch becoming short of breath, coughing, and resisting usual walks.
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