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		Hello Sharon, Welcome to the June issue of Dog KnowsTM! This month we’ll take a look at a common canine fear - thunderstorms. During a storm you may notice that your dog hides under the bed, urinates on the spot or chews up your furniture. It’s normal for your dog to be afraid of thunder. Find out what you can do about it. Then, what if your dog has been diagnosed with cancer? What do you do? First thing is try to remain strong, for both of you. Cancer is a scary subject, but we’ll provide you with some ways to cope. But first, he is coughing and coughing. What’s going on with your dog? It could be Kennel Cough. Let’s learn about this highly contagious disease, its symptoms, causes and treatments. Finally, look carefully at your dog’s legs. Do you see a nail with no toe? In Ask a Vet, Dr. Kate will take a look at Dewclaws and whether or not these extra nails serve a purpose for your dog. HELP US HELP DOGS! THE PEDIGREE® ADOPTION DRIVE. Four million dogs are in shelters, and less than half will ever make it back out. We at the PEDIGREE® brand believe that every dog deserves a loving home. That's why we have launched the 3rd annual PEDIGREE® Adoption Drive – a national program designed to raise awareness of the plight of homeless dogs. In the spirit of Valentine's Day, help us help more dogs find a loving home. Here's some ways you can help. Search for an adoptable dog Get free food for a month Donate food and we'll match it! The Thunder Phobic Pooch During a storm, your dog begins to shake with fear and runs to hide. He’s terrified of storms! But, do other dogs behave like this when it thunders? And is there anything you can do to help him relax when it’s stormy outside? Learn more... That Darn Kennel Cough Your dog is suddenly coughing, has a mild fever and sometimes he even gags. What’s wrong with him? He may have contracted Kennel Cough, a common but sometimes serious infection. Check out the signs, and learn about the treatments of this infection. Read more... Coping With Cancer Cancer is a difficult diagnosis to deal with. Your dog is going to be feeling much weaker, and you may not know how to cope. Learn some ways to deal with the news that your dog has cancer. Find out more... Dear Dr. Kate, What are Dewclaws? Dewclaws are the toenails that grow from the rudimentary first digit (toe). It is positioned at the top of the paw on the inside of the leg. Although it’s most common to notice dewclaws on a dog’s front leg, some dogs have them on their rear legs, too. Unlike regular claws that grip into the ground to help a dog run or walk better, dewclaws serve no purpose. That’s because a dewclaw is so high on a dog’s leg, it never touches the ground. In the United States, many breeders choose to have a puppies dewclaws removed by a veterinarian early on. Usually it’s done just after birth, between 2 – 4 days of age. For many breeds, removal is necessary in order for the dog to be shown in AKC events. However, in certain breeds such as the Great Pyrenees, double dewclaws are normally present on the rear paws, with single dewclaws on the front paws. Dewclaw removal is not performed in these breeds as they are included in the breed standard and required for the dog to be shown in AKC and other events. For those dogs that have dewclaws as adults, owners should keep the nails short so that they don’t catch on anything and break, or grow too long and become imbedded in the pad. A broken or imbedded nail can be extremely painful for a dog and can cause infection.
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