Penny Berrigan, Author at The Labrador Site

Coccidia in Dogs – How They Get It And What You Can Do To Help

Penny Berrigan — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:24:00 +0000

Coccidia is a single-celled organism. When they infect the digestive tract of a dog, the resulting illness is called coccidiosis. Symptoms of coccidiosis in dogs typically include diarrhea and vomiting. There are actually several types of coccidia, but the type that tends to make dogs sick is the isospora species. It is interesting to note...

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Conjunctivitis In Dogs – Symptoms, Treatment And Home Remedies

Penny Berrigan — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:27:00 +0000

Conjunctivitis in dogs is a medical condition where the conjunctiva mucous membrane that covers the wihite of the eye and eyelid becomes inflamed. In dogs this includes the third eyelid, known as the nictitating membrane. Inflammation is the body’s response to the threat – the tissue becomes red, swollen and hot. Your dog’s eyes will...

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Do Dogs Have Feelings? Your Guide To Understanding Canine Emotions

Penny Berrigan — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:00:28 +0000

Do dogs have feelings? This may seem like a straightforward question. Especially if you’ve ever caught your dog rummaging through the trash when they know they’re not supposed to! If you’ve ever wondered, “Do dogs feel guilt?” then the expression on his face probably made you suspect that they do! But what exactly is the...

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Why Are Dogs So Loyal – Uncovering Their Amazing Devotion

Penny Berrigan — Fri, 10 May 2019 08:00:02 +0000

Why Are Dogs So Loyal? Dogs are so loyal for both sentimental and practical reasons. Closeness to their owner releases signals and hormones in a dog’s brains that make them feel happy. But dogs are also dependent on humans, so they are loyal for practical reasons too! Of Dogs and Loyalty Heart-warming tales of loyal...

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Dog Bite: What to Do If Your Dog Gets Bitten?

Penny Berrigan — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 08:00:39 +0000

Has your canine companion ever suffered a dog bite? It’s something every owner dreads. You’re out for a walk when your well-behaved dog is attacked by another dog. A dog bite can be deceptively nasty. Even a simple puncture wound can have unfortunate complications. These include internal injuries, infection, abscess formation and soft tissue dieback....

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