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By pet-admin, January 26, 2009 11:49 pm

Question :

My dog has only one testicle and a lump the size of the testicle in his belly.
Should I be concerned?

thank you

Answer :

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By pet-admin, January 22, 2009 11:26 pm

Question:

We have a LabX as well and dhe was diagnosed with Diabetes 3 years ago at 7-now
are shepherd is diagnosed as well-both are blind and was the first sign
something was wrong-why would 2 dogs pn 1 household get diabetes 3 years apart

and with no other symtoms until it was full blown??Our Lab is doing well with
insulin 30iu 2x daily and the shepherd is currently at the vets being treated.we
are worried it
was something we did-we love are dogs like children and both were
not overweight and feed high quality foods?

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By pet-admin, January 20, 2009 10:51 pm

Dental disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets. Dogs and cats are particularly prone to tooth and gum diseases. An astounding 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age 3, according to the American Veterinary Dental Society.

Normal teeth in both cats and dogs should be white or just a little yellow. Gums should be light pink and smooth (except in breeds with pigmented gums).

Oral disease begins with a build up of plaque and tartar in your pet’s mouth. Without proper preventive and therapeutic care, plaque and tartar buildup leads to periodontal disease, which manifests in red and/or swollen and tender gums, bad breath, and bleeding. When the gums are swollen, they can be painful – a good rule of thumb is that if it looks like it might be painful, it probably is. Pets are masters at masking pain – when in doubt, assume that your pet is experiencing at least some discomfort.
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