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Propentofylline increases the blood flow to the heart, muscle, and brain. It is used in older dogs to improve exercise tolerance, dullness and lethargy.
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Propranolol is used to correct irregular heartbeat. Propranolol decreases the heart's need for blood and oxygen and therefore reduces the amount of work the heart must do.
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The prostate gland stores sperm after they have been made in the testicles and produces fluid that contains essential nutrients for the sperm. Cancers of the prostate are rare but usually involve the cells that make the fluid.
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The prostate (commonly mispronounced as "prostrate") is a gland located near the neck of the urinary bladder of male dogs.
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Pruritus means itching. It is common in many types of skin disorder especially allergic inflammation and parasitic infections.
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Although often thought to be a teething behaviour, nipping, mouthing and biting in young dogs is often a form of social play. Teething on the other hand, is more likely to involve gnawing or chewing on household objects.
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Owning a dog can be an extremely rewarding experience, but it also carries with it some responsibility. We hope these notes will give you some help.
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Most puppies love to explore and chew, so it is not surprising when a young puppy steals household objects, particularly if they are inherently rewarding.
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When you bring your new puppy into your home a good rule of thumb is to "set the dog up for success". Learning how to house-train your new puppy and manage puppy behaviours will set you both up for success.
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In order to teach any command it is important to start by using the word as a label for the required action and to reward the action with something that the puppy finds worthwhile, such as food.