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Flea Allergy in Collies

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In this article, you can find information on: What are fleas?Causes of flea allergy dermatitisFlea allergy dermatitis symptoms Secondary infections linked to flea allergy Flea allergy dermatitis treatment We also included a section on the products which will help guard your collie against flea allergy dermatitis.What are Fleas? Fleas are small, brown, wingless parasitic insects that [...]

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Causes of Bad Breath in Collies

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Bad collie breath can be a bad problem for your collie and you, at times a collie’s breath an be unbearable and make bonding with your collie a chore you’d rather avoid at all costs. This may not be due to your collie and more down to the care you did not realized that your [...]

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Collie Health Issues – Quick List

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Responsible pet owners should know of, or at least, be aware of the terms of diseases and health issues that can affect their collie.  Below is a listing of some common and not-so-common health issues found in this breed.  Detailed information about these issue can be found by searching google or clicking on the links provided. * Collie [...]

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Canine Parvovirus – A Serious, Contagious Disease in Dogs

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By: Jonni Good Canine parvovirus, sometimes known simply as ‘parvo,’ is a serious contagious disease caused by a virus. This illness is spread when dogs come into contact with the feces of infected animals. Dog parks, highway rest stops and popular walking trails in cities are areas where dog feces are often found, and where [...]

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Seizures in Dogs: Dogs With Epilepsy

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Author: Dr. Andrew Jones I recently had an email from a former client who has a dog that suffers from seizures. Percy is a 4 year old yellow Lab with epilepsy. He has been on traditional ant-seizure medication, and is not responding very well now. He is suffering from seizures once a month, even on [...]

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Keep Your Collie Safe In Hot Weather

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Author: Debra Rae Reading this article could save your collie’s life! Summertime brings longer days, warmer temperatures and a need for safety. Whether you live in the far north, the deep south, the coast or the desert, the more you know about hot weather safety, the better.  For example, at temperatures of 40, 50, 60 [...]

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Collie Diarrhea

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 Author: Stephen Becker When your collie has diarrhea everyone in the house is unhappy. When you look into their sad eyes, you get a sense of meaning to the phrase “I am sicker than a dog!” Diarrhea is the number three reason people take their collies to the vet. Before running off to the vet, [...]

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Common Birth Defects In Dogs

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Author: Gene Sower | A vital part of good prevention is to know the common types of illnesses and disorders associated with particular dog breeds. For dogs, the parts of their body that are most frequently affected by congenital problems are the central nervous system, the eyes, the muscles, and the bones. For instance, the [...]

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