Category Archives: The Ailment Files

Holiday treats (and house guests) can be scary!

DoveLewis Emergency and ICU Animal Hospital has put together some important tips for making sure this Thanksgiving will be a healthy holiday for your senior dog. Most of the advice focuses on food but house guests are included as a … Continue reading

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Top health concerns for the most popular breeds and their geriatric buddies

Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds and Yorkshire Terriers top the AKC’s current list of the most popular purebred dogs in the U.S. The 2009 results mark the 19th year that Labs have been the most popular so that’s not exactly new … Continue reading

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