How to Protect Your Dog's Cast

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How To Keep Dog Bandages And Casts Dry In Wet, Rainy Or Snowy Conditions | Fun Times Guide to Dogs More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Sigurd Ulven | permalink
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If your dog has an injury that requires bandages or a cast, then you need to keep that area completely dry. DIY waterproof cast covers & dog cast protectors
Tags: dog cast protector, waterproof cast covers, pet cast, dog cast, keep bandages dry, dog bandages, pet bandages

For further reading: http://dogs.thefuntimesguide.com/2006/05/keep_casts_and_bandages_dry.php ^[1]

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Bandage and Splint Care in Dogs More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by tracy strader | permalink
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Dog splints & bandages are not simple. Bandages are mainly used to protect your dogs wound, incision, or injury while they are healing. Learn more.
For further reading: http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/pet-health-information/article/animal-health/bandage-and-splint-care-in-dogs/3766 ^[2]

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10 Ways to Protect Your Dog (And Yourself!) From Household Toxins More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Wayne Kanaby | permalink
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Adapted from Paleo Dog
Tags: pet health, scented candles and pets, household cleaners and pets, things that harm pets, things harmful to your dog

For further reading: http://www.rodalenews.com/things-harmful-your-dog ^[3]

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Fracture Repair in Dogs More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by ansat | permalink
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A fracture is any break in bone or cartilage, whether it is complete or incomplete. With any fracture there is also damage to the surrounding soft tissues. The fracture must be immobilized to allow it to heal and this can be done in several ways.
For further reading: http://www.petplace.com/article/dogs/diseases-conditions-of-dogs/bones-joints-muscles/fracture-repair-in-dogs ^[4]

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STOP IT! How to Stop Your Dog From Licking More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Rodrigo Guzman | permalink
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Preventing your dog from licking can be frustrating and challenging. Simply telling the pet to stop may work for a brief time, but does not help when you are not there. More effective solutions may be necessary.
Tags: e- collar, stop dog licking, dog licking wound, dog licking incision, stop dog licking, dog Elizabethan collar, ecollar
For further reading: http://www.petplace.com/article/dogs/first-aid-for-dogs/nursing-care-for-sick-dogs/stop-it--how-to-stop-your-dog-from-licking ^[5]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 4 month(s) ago

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Rodrigo Guzman, ansat, tracy strader, Sigurd Ulven, Wayne Kanaby

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1. http://dogs.thefuntimesguide.com/2006/05/keep_casts_and_bandages_dry.php

2. http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/pet-health-information/article/animal-health/bandage-and-splint-care-in-dogs/3766

3. http://www.rodalenews.com/things-harmful-your-dog

4. http://www.petplace.com/article/dogs/diseases-conditions-of-dogs/bones-joints-muscles/fracture-repair-in-dogs

5. http://www.petplace.com/article/dogs/first-aid-for-dogs/nursing-care-for-sick-dogs/stop-it--how-to-stop-your-dog-from-licking