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Aggression and Dominance in Dogs

Aggression and Dominance in Dogs

  • by John Gardiner
Aggression is often misunderstood to be based in dominance. There are many reasons that dogs can react aggressively, often based in fear or anxiety.
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Allergies in Pets

  • by Rob Warren
Dogs and cats often manifest their allergies in their skin, ears, eyes, and anal glands. The three main causes of allergies are fleas, food, and environmental.
Barking dog

Barking

  • by Claire Youngerman
Barking is a normal behavior for dogs but can become a serious problem for owners.
Boy and dog

Benefits of Pet Insurance

  • by Amy Young
Having pet insurance can positively change the life of an animal, but it doesn't function like human health insurance.
Bruce the Dog

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)

  • by John Gardiner
Benign prostatic hypertrophy is commonly seen in older dogs. The cells in the prostate enlarge and multiply and may also form small pockets of fluid.
Red Dog

Breeding Management of the Bitch

  • by John Gardiner
Breeding management is one offered by the UC Davis Theriogenology Service. This is an overview of the breeding process with details for a healthy pregnancy.
Large Dog

Canine Appendicular Osteosarcoma

  • by John Gardiner
Osteosarcoma is the most common bone tumor in dogs, often appearing around the shoulder, wrist and knee. UC Davis oncologists are researching treatments.
Husky puppy running on grass

Canine Distemper

  • by Amy Young
Canine distemper is a highly contagious and sometimes fatal viral infection that can affect dogs and wildlife.
Tense looking dog

Canine Pseudopregnancy

  • by John Gardiner
Canine Pseudopregnancy, or pseudocyesis, is a normal process in female dogs. False/pseudo pregnancy is not associated with reproductive organ disorders.
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