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Anal Gland Removal in Dogs: When to Consider It (Vet Answer)
Anal glands are not something you want to talk about while eating dinner, let alone can you remove a dog's anal glands. These two scent glands, sitting adjacen…
Can I Apply K9 Advantix II Twice in a Month? Our Vet Explains
As you probably already know, K9 Advantix II is a topical flea and tick preventative designed for dogs, and this product is designed to provide a full month of…
Why Is My Dog Pooping More After Changing Food? Our Vet Answers
Different types of dog food contain different ingredients. Changing what goes into your dog’s mouth can affect what’s coming out the other end because the new…
Why Might a Dog Have a Seizure After Nursing? Our Vet Explains
You've got a healthy litter of puppies, but what about their mother? Some dogs develop seizures after they have puppies, and it's generally a life-threatening…
Stomach Tacking in Dogs: Is Gastropexy Good for Preventing Bloat? (Vet Answer)
You have a Great Dane, and your veterinarian suggests having a gastropexy performed when they are neutered to help prevent gastric dilatation and volvulus. But…
Why Is My Dog Still Itching After Flea Treatment? Health & Facts (Vet Answer)
So, you’ve noticed your dog scratching and have applied a flea-preventative medication, but they are still continually scratching. Why is this? There could be…
Fluid In Dog's Abdomen: Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)
The medical name for fluid in the abdomen is “abdominal effusion” or “ascites.” Not every dog with a bloated abdomen has ascites, though; pregnancy, obesity, a…
Why Do Dogs Develop Lumps After Subcutaneous Injections? Our Vet Answers
If you’ve noticed a small lump under your dog’s skin after a subcutaneous injection, it’s most likely due to their body reacting to the substance that was inje…
