Hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which the parathyroid glands (not the thyroid glands!) produce too much parathyroid hormone. Parathyroid hormone is responsible for maintaining the correct balance of calcium and phosphorous in the blood. If blood calcium is low, the parathyroid hormone level increases, which causes calcium to be taken out of the bone to [...]
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Burn Baby Burn! Grass Burns from Dog Urine
January 10th, 2011 
pet-admin Why does dog urine burn the grass? Dog urine has a very high nitrogen content, and tends to have a high ph level as well. If you frequently use a nitrogen-based fertilizer, you will have a more noticeable problem. The concentration of nitrogen in one spot is too high, and as a result, the grass [...]
Separation Anxiety (dog)
December 20th, 2010 pet-admin Separation anxiety may be the most common behavioral problem in dogs. Dogs can not ask you where you are going and when you will be home. They can’t be comforted by leaving a phone number where you can be reached. If they are worriers, their only option is to worry. This can lead to behavioral [...]
