Butt scooting typically indicates an anal gland issue....
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Start bathing them as young as possible so they can get used to it as they grow older....
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The therapy provides pain relief by penetrating light into the tissue spaces, generating warmth....
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There are a lot of health risks for female dogs, such as ovarian and mammary cancer, and a uterine infection called pyometra....
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For dog spays, please drop off your female dog in the morning between 7:30 to 8:00....
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The Veterinary Oral Health Council recommends brushing your dog's teeth every day to every other day.
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Typically, a dog's spay surgery takes about 30 minutes, potentially up to an hour for dogs in heat or larger breeds....
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Start brushing and bathing your dog at home. Start slow and stop when your dog becomes impatient....
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My personal recommendation is no, unless you are using your dog for breeding or your dog is a show dog....
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The process for dog neuters is similar....
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Start slow if you've never brushed your dog's teeth before. Use dog toothbrushes and dog toothpaste, not people toothpaste....
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There are common misconceptions about spaying and neutering. One is that it changes your pet's personality, which is generally not the case....
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We don't really see much in the way of personality changes, at least not what we would consider to be things that happen in a bad way....
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With male dogs, it may help if it's a marking or territorial issue. A lot of that you're probably going to see improvement as your pet gets older....
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Like any surgery, we prioritize pain control for your dog....
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Start slow, focusing on one side and stopping when your dog becomes impatient or uncomfortable....
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We would recommend it....
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It'll definitely help....
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Yes, as we mentioned, it can definitely prevent a lot of scary illnesses that are really all preventable by spaying or neutering your dog.
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As with any surgical procedure, there are potential complications....