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• Proper nutrition, adequate exercise and regular veterinary care will keep your dog healthy and long-lived.

  Regular health checks by the owner can help catch problems early, while they are easier and less expensive to treat. Grooming sessions are a good time to check your dog's coat, skin, eyes, ears, and other body parts for fleas, ticks, sores, inflammation, lumps, or injuries.

  Insure that you'll get a healthy puppy by buying your pet from a reputable dog breeder who is known to produce quality purebreed dogs. Avoid pet store puppies from puppy mills, often bred for appearance, with little regard to potential inheritable diseases and conditions.

  
  

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