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Many of the destructive behaviors of dogs, including chewing, stealing, garbage raiding, and digging, are normal exploratory behaviors that become destructive when the dog is unsupervised and not otherwise engaged in more desirable activities. Learn more: https://mrkmnls.co/3W9ICv3 | The Merck Veterinary Manual

Respiratory diseases are commonly spread from dog to dog through sneezing and coughing or by contaminated objects and surfaces (water bowls, toys, chews). Conditions that favor the spread of infections (close confinement) often occur in kennels, pet shops, boarding facilities, and humane shelters. Learn more: https://mrkmnls.co/47Qc5yl | The Merck Veterinary Manual

Dogs can develop fear or phobias of animate stimuli such as some or all unfamiliar people or unfamiliar dogs. Common inanimate triggers of fear and phobia are loud and unpredictable noises such as thunderstorms, fireworks, or gunshots; environments such as boarding kennels or veterinary clinics; surfaces such as wooden flooring; or experiences such as car rides or being left alone. Refresh your knowledge: https://mrkmnls.co/4nSrHt4 | The Merck Veterinary Manual

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Mistletoe is often brought into homes during the holiday season. Clinical signs of ingestion of Phoradendron flavescens include vomiting, profuse diarrhea, dilated pupils, rapid labored breathing, shock, and death from cardiovascular collapse within hours of ingesting a toxic dose. Learn more: https://mrkmnls.co/3GvNQK1. | The Merck Veterinary Manual