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Lowcountry Dog : Taking Care of Our Charleston Dogs

Lowcountry Dog Magazine is a reliable resource for Charleston dog owners on all matters regarding health and wellness. This section of our website is for you to learn about everything from canine tummy aches to obscure diseases like Pythiosis. This section also contains plenty of preventative advice. As a vital member of your family, it is important you take care of your dog properly from the start, not before it is too late.

Focus On Your Charleston Dog’s Health : Lowcountry Dog Has Several Veterinary Partners

We've partnered with leading veterinary experts throughout the greater Charleston area, and we serve up fresh, original canine health and wellness articles every week. If you are looking for an educational and relevant source of Charleston dog health information, you have landed on the right site. Many of these articles are prompted by health-related questions submitted directly to us by our readers. Charleston is very fortunate to have such an engaged veterinary community that is willing to share their time and expertise with us. Lowcountry Dog Magazine and our veterinary community are committed to helping Charleston dogs have a healthy life. If you have health questions you'd like to see our veterinary panel address, you may email your question to leah@lowcountrydog.com

Thanksgiving Pet Safety

Do you give in to cute, although pesky, pups at the dinner table? This Thanksgiving holiday, dog lovers are urged to resist those intense gazes and vocal demands of pleading pups. Here are some tips for a happy- and healthy- Thanksgiving...

The Art of Nail Clipping

Knowing how to trim Fido’s nails is so important and as usual, we've done all the research for you. Here’s a step by step guide on this delicate- and totally necessary- procedure.

Auto Restraint Systems for Pets

Ask the Vet: Low Cal Foods for Sensitive Stomachs

Canine Cushing's Disease

Cushing's disease, a common condition in older pups, isn't curable, but it's treatable and that treatment can result in a longer, more comfortable life for Fido and his owner, meaning that it’s important to know the basic facts about Cushing's disease so you can be prepared...

Are Dietary Supplements Necessary?

In any given supermarket or pet store, you can find plenty of vitamins and supplements for Fido, claiming to help with everything from liver health to behavioral problems. Are these claims true?

Making the Most of Fido's Vet Appointment

In the best of all worlds, you, Fido and your vet would work to keep Fido as healthy as possible. It’s definitely worth a search to find the perfect doctor-partner. And you also have to learn to do your part...

Canine Chronic Kidney Disease

All of our bodies suffer the wear and tear of time. In people, our hearts are often our weakest organ. In dogs, though, it’s often the kidneys that wear out first.

Pet First Aid and CPR

Finding your pet not breathing or with his heart not beating can be a terrifying experience, but there are things you can do to be prepared.

Dogs In Stitches

Caring for a pet after surgery can be a nerve-wracking experience, but understanding how to care for and protect an incision can ensure a quick, smooth healing process for both owner and pet. Here are the keys to a speedy recovery...

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