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All Things Dog >> Puppy Basic Care and Health

So you adopted a new puppy, got him home....and, now what?  Read on to find out how to get started right with your puppy.

Is My Dog Just Getting Old?

Lazy Dog!

Older dogs usually gain a little weight, their hair does not look as shiny and they don't have as much energy as when they were young.  Is this just age...or is it hypothyroidism.  Read the article to find out more.

Hairless Dogs

Where did all my hair go?

If your dog has hairless patches on it's face or other parts of its body, he may have demodectic mange, a skin disease caused by a mite called demodex canis. Read the article to find out about other symptoms and treatment.

Puppy Vaccinations

How many shots does my puppy really need?

Don't take your puppy out and about with you until she's fully protected.  Find out what she needs in this article

My Dog Will Not Stop Scratching!

Itchy Dog?

If your dog is driving your crazy scratching and chewing and shaking her head, she may have allergies, one of the most important reasons that dogs itch.  These can be allergies to things in the environment, food, or fleas.  Read on to find out more about environmental allergies, or atopic dermatitis.