As news of COVID-19 dominates the media, some pet parents have begun to worry about coronavirus in dogs. Can your dog get infected? Can animals infect humans? What should you do to keep both your pup and yourself safe and …
So, you’ve learned about the many health and behavioral benefits of spaying or neutering your puppy and decided to move forward with the procedure. But it’s also important to consider potential dog neutering complications. Since all surgeries have risks, your …
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As a pet parent, you work hard to give your dog the best life possible. You feed them high-quality food. You exercise them. You make sure they get their vaccines and protect them from fleas, ticks and other parasites. But …
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If you’re like us, you’re continually amazed by the many benefits of dogs. In addition to being our cuddly companions and faithful sidekicks, dogs have been shown to promote heart health, reduce feelings of loneliness in seniors and act as …
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Osteoarthritis in dogs is on the rise. In fact, recent findings from the Banfield Pet Hospital’s State of Pet Health Report suggest a 66% increase in this disease over the past 10 years. If you’re unfamiliar, osteoarthritis is a painful …
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Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs has been making headlines lately. To help loving pet parents such as yourself, we put together a primer on the disease. We hope it helps answer your questions and quell any concerns you may have. …
The Spring season is well underway. Flowers are blooming, and gardens are coming to life all around us. For some people, that spells allergies. Is the same true for dogs? (Spoiler alert: Yep.) Symptoms of Environmental Allergies in Dogs According …
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The mission of WISDOM HEALTH™ veterinary science and research is to facilitate responsible pet care by enhancing the well-being and relationship between pets, pet owners, breeders, shelters and veterinarians through valuable insights into pets as individuals. Through the genetic testing of dogs and cats we aim to make advances in science towards a better world for all pets so their owners can love them longer.
