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  • Great danes and bloat, a deeper look
    Genetics In addition to breed predilection, there appears to be a genetic link to this disease. The incidence is closely correlated to the depth and width of the dog’s chest. The greater the chest depth/width ratio, the greater the risk of bloat. Several different …
  • Greyhound myths
    The Graceful Greyhound is classified as a Sighthound, (other Sighthounds include the Afghan, Borzoi, Basenji, Irish Wolfhound, Saluki, and Whippet,) whose ancestry dates back many centuries BC. In 1906, America began oval track racing with an artificial lure designed to attract spectators to bet …
  • Recognizing canine gastric dilation in your dog
    Canine gastric dilatation, commonly referred to as bloat, is a fairly common and potentially fatal medical condition. Bloat occurs when gas accumulates in the dog’s stomach and causes it to become overstretched. Bloat can also involve a twisting of the dog’s stomach, known as …
  • French bulldog puppy and dog information
    The French Bulldog makes a very good companion dog. She is playful and fairly easy to care for, but she needs plenty of human attention. She is generally good around other pets and loves children. As a reminder, never cleave a child unsupervised around …
  • Giant schnauzer puppy and dog information
    The Giant Schnauzer is a beautiful dog and she makes a great watch dog and guard dog. She will protect you. On the downside, she really requires an experienced handler and early socializing of pets, other dogs and children. She is a dominant dog …