Canine osteoarthritis is a chronic condition that reduces a dog's mobility. A new report has suggested the problem is a growing concern for dog owners.

Arthritis in dogs is on the rise according to a study published by K9 Magazine.

The condition, which affects the mobility and joints of dogs of any age, is said to be increasing inline with the growing pet obesity problem which has seen more dogs than ever gaining weight and being above the normal healthy BMI for their age and breed.

Experts have suggested that canine osteoarthritis will continue to rise unless pet owners can gain control of their dog’s weight.

One of the key causes of arthritis in dogs is breed type and weight. It’s been claimed that as many as 1 in 4 dogs are above their natural weight.

Canine osteoarthritis is a chronic condition, meaning there is no cure. However treatment and management of arthritis in dogs is readily available, meaning a diagnosis doesn’t have to mean the end of a dog’s ability to enjoy life, go for walks and suffer in pain.

Learn more: https://www.prbuzz.com/home-a-garden/55209-arthritis-in-dogs-concerns-owners.html

We're delighted to announce we've decided that we're heading off this .net domain name and on to a brand spanking, shiny .com.

We're re-naming the site MyDogMagazine.com with a greater emphasis on user comment, opinion and more articles from dog owners.

We'll be using the site to gather opinions on the type of content we should be covering in K9 Magazine as well as offering more functionality and a cleaner, faster layout.

You can update your bookmarks already to www.mydogmagazine.com and if you're subscribing to our DogMagazine.net RSS feeds, don't

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Ambrose Clay, the local Councilman, brought in the breed specific legislation following two high profile dog attack cases in his district.

"What the person has to do is go to the vet and get a chip implanted into the dog for identification purposes.  They also have to submit a

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Rottweilers & GSDs Amongst Breeds Deemed ‘Potentially Dangerous’

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Dog News Round Up June 7: Can a Puppy Survive Parvovirus?

We think yes. Yes they can!

Mental stimulation and fully engaged body language – a perfect advert for the pleasure of bringing out a dog's full potential.

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Is This The Happiest Dog in the World?

"If you were given a car and told it's the only car you'll ever be allowed to own, you'd be sure to read the manual really carefully and service it all the time."

Our dog's bodies are the only ones they'll ever be allowed to own, but they don't have their own manual and they can only do so much in terms of looking after themselves. The rest is down to us.

So I thought it'd be useful to list some resources

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Our Dog’s Body’s Are in Our Hands

The following is a top to bottom compilation of the search terms related to dog training problems that people look for via our search form.

You probably be won't be surprised to see 3 of the 5 but there's a couple of surprises!

5 – How to stop dog sniffing crotch
4 – Stop my dog pulling on the lead
3 – Stop puppy biting
2 – How to stop dog barking at cats
1 – How to get my dog to come back

Crotch sniffing dogs and dogs who like to bark at cats – dare we say that the evolution of the dog may NEVER truly eradicate these particular canine favourites!

In fact, the whole menu is pretty much par for the course for the immediate future.

Now, imagine you had a crotch

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Top 5 Dog Training Problems

The patient's wound required surgery, and it ultimately led the amputation of her leg, leaving her a double amputee. 

The case study, co-authored by Valley Presbyterian Hospital specialist Lee C. Rogers, D.P.M., is only the second of its kind to be published in the medical literature, although more cases like it have been reported in the media.  This case highlights the need for diabetic patients with neuropathy to avoid having their feet or wounds exposed when sleeping with their pets. 

"Pets have a tendency to lick wounds, and that simple lick can turn into a bite, if there is no response from the owner. There have also been reports

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Dog Chews Off Diabetic Woman’s Toe

Canine hyperkinesis is a condition which renders a dog almost untrainable.

Over at DogTips.co they've published an insightful profile of the condition and also a really interesting piece detailing a case study of using drugs as a meant to try treat hyperkinesis in a dog.

Well worth a couple of minutes of your time.

What is Hyperkinesis in Dogs?

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Hyperkinesis in Dogs: What Is It, Why Should You Care?

One of the worst cases of animal cruelty ever witness: the dog shot in the head 40 times, buried alive…and lived. (DogNews.co)

Can dogs get Chron's disease?. The chronic condition that attacks the bowels is not exclusive to humans. (DogTips.co)

Gum disease can kill your dog? Really? Dog gum disease is not only a more serious health problem than many people are aware of it, the fact that it

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Daily Dog Stuff – Animal Cruelty, Chron’s & Canine Gum Disease