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Kennel Cough is the common name that is given to tracheobrinchitis, which is a very highly contagious disease amongst dogs. This disease is prevalent throughout the world and is known to infect a very large percentage of dogs at least once in their lifetime. Symptoms • Dry hacking cough • Cough may sound like honking • May sound like there is something stuck in your dogs throat • There is a watery nasal discharge seen in some cases. • Activity and appetite remain normal in most cases. Causes In most cases we find that there is a recent history of…

As the ever so cold month of February draws to a close so does Pet Dental Month. This also brings our dental blog series to an end. Over the course of the month we have shared quite a bit of knowledge that may be important but let’s face it a little lackluster! So for the end of the dental blog series we would like to leave you with a few interesting dental facts! • The average adult dog has about a third more teeth than us humans. Adult dogs have 42 permanent teeth compared to a meager 32 average human…

Your dog’s tendency to chew on anything he can sink his teeth into is a pretty normal canine behavior that we can take advantage of! Dog foods and treats often boast their dental benefits and tossing your pup a dental treat can be a lot easier than trying to get him to allow you to brush his teeth. While Dental treats and foods should not be used in place of regular brushing and dental cleanings they certainly can help! When buying Dental treats for your dog there are a few things you should keep in mind. Consider the size of…