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How Long Are Chihuahuas Pregnant? Our Vet Explains Pregnancy & Care Guide
As the smallest of all the dog breeds, Chihuahuas undoubtedly also produce the smallest puppies. Does this also mean that they have shorter pregnancies than la…
My Dog Is Losing Hair on Their Nose, What's Wrong? (Vet Answer)
A dog’s nose is arguably their most important sensory organ. Even if they can’t see or hear, they can always follow their nose to food, water, and safety, alth…
Can Dogs Take Rimadyl Long Term? Our Vet Discusses Health & Safety Facts
Your veterinarian has prescribed your dog Rimadyl for arthritis pain, and your dog is doing well. That's great, but can you give Rimadyl in the long term, or i…
Irregular Heartbeat in Dogs: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Care
During a physical exam, your veterinarian should always listen to your dogs’ chest with their stethoscope. This will include placing their stethoscope in more…
Garbage Gut in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)
You had a long day at work only to come home and find the kitchen trash can knocked over and quite a mess. Your dog got into the trash. Now they have diarrhea,…
My Dog Only Has One Testicle: Is It a Problem? Our Vet Answers
If your dog only has one descended testicle, it could indicate a condition called cryptorchidism. The other testicle is likely retained in his abdomen or in th…
Why Do My Dog's Cysts Keep Filling Up With Fluid? Vet Explanation
Cysts are sacs containing bodily fluids or other material. They can appear more or less anywhere on the body and vary dramatically in size and appearance. They…
Can Dogs Get Vestibular Disease More Than Once? Our Vet Explains Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment
Vestibular disease in dogs, also known as canine idiopathic vestibular syndrome or "old dog vestibular syndrome," is a relatively common condition that affects…