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Dogs have DNA – essentially a genetic “code” – just like humans, turnips, and every other living thing.  This genetic code is organized in thread-like units called chromosomes. While tiny, each chromosome contains a plethora of individual genes that make…]]> https://www.k9ofmine.com/how-many-chromosomes-do-dogs-have/feed/ 0 Dog Anal Gland Infection: Anal Sac Disease Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment https://www.k9ofmine.com/dog-anal-gland-infection/ https://www.k9ofmine.com/dog-anal-gland-infection/#respond Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:53:36 +0000 https://www.k9ofmine.com/?p=4127562 anal gland infections in dogs

Few aspects of canine care make owners as squirmy as anal glands.  Most of the time, you don’t have to worry about them, but these tiny glands are responsible for big-time odor and pain when they become infected or simply…]]> https://www.k9ofmine.com/dog-anal-gland-infection/feed/ 0 THIS Is Why Your Dog Has Anal Gland Disease And Here Is How You Can Treat It | Vet Explains nonadult Can Dogs Eat Animal Toy Stuffing? https://www.k9ofmine.com/can-dogs-eat-toy-stuffing/ https://www.k9ofmine.com/can-dogs-eat-toy-stuffing/#respond Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:34:18 +0000 https://www.k9ofmine.com/?p=4136568 can dogs eat toy animal stuffing

We’ve all been there. You give your pup a brand new toy, expecting it to become his best friend for years to come… but then he loves the toy a little too much.  And within split seconds, there’s stuffing flying…]]> https://www.k9ofmine.com/can-dogs-eat-toy-stuffing/feed/ 0 Dog Quality of Life Scale: How to Know When It’s Time to Say Goodbye https://www.k9ofmine.com/dog-quality-of-life-scale/ https://www.k9ofmine.com/dog-quality-of-life-scale/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2023 18:42:32 +0000 https://www.k9ofmine.com/?p=4124683 Canine quality of life scale

The hardest part of loving your dog is saying your final goodbye, but determining when to say the words is a close second. Some canines have a terminal diagnosis that makes the choice clearer, but others endure a slow decline…]]> https://www.k9ofmine.com/dog-quality-of-life-scale/feed/ 2 END STAGES & QUALITY OF LIFE nonadult How to Treat Your Dog’s Hot Spots: Easing the Itch! https://www.k9ofmine.com/dogs-hot-spot-treatment/ https://www.k9ofmine.com/dogs-hot-spot-treatment/#respond Wed, 04 Jan 2023 19:35:41 +0000 https://www.k9ofmine.com/?p=4135666 hot spots in dogs

Knowing how to handle hot spots is a must as a pup parent, as these painful patches are one of the most common skin ailments in canines. Even though hot spots are common in dogs, they’re not to be taken…]]> https://www.k9ofmine.com/dogs-hot-spot-treatment/feed/ 0