Common Dog Health Problems
Common dog health problems arise, even with the best of dog care. Having good health info and answers to your dog health questions can help you get early treatment for serious conditions and save money in the long run.

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Preventable Dog Health Problems
Some conditions can sometimes be prevented by proper dog care. Other conditions, like
dog eye problems,
including
canine conjunctivitis
or
canine diabetes
can be prevented—but not always.
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Older Dogs
Some common dog health problems usually appear as a dog gets older. Here are some common health conditions seen more often in elderly dogs:
dog bad breath
canine cataracts
dog glaucoma
dog heart problems hip dysplasia
Dog Incontinence
Cancer in dogs
Overweight Dogs
If you have a fat dog your dog will be more inclined to be sick. Obese dogs are not healthy dogs. And obesity in dogs can be prevented!
Contagious Diseases in Dogs
There are a number of infectious diseases that your dog can get. Many now have vaccines available to prevent them. Some examples would be:- Canine distemper
- Infectious canine hepatitis
- Canine Leptospirosis
- Canine parainfluenza
- Canine Bordetellosis
- Canine Coronavirus
- Canine Parovirus (CPV)
- Kennel cough
- Pneumonia in dogs
- Dog flu
Many common dog health conditions are preventable. Others will be less severe if you discover the symptoms early. In addition, knowing what to look for, can save you precious time and money when you
consult with a veterinarian
. If you give good information to the vet, you may avoid expensive and sometimes uncomfortable or painful tests. To do so, you should learn
how to take a dog's temperature
For some families,
dog medical insurance
(Canada) may make sense, especially if you have a breed that has certain genetic health issues.
"The Truth about Pet Insurance"
by Mike Riley will give you all the information that you will need to make the right choice and save money on pet health insurance.
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