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June 17, 2026

My Dog Ate Sand: Should I Be Worried? Our Vet Explains

So, you are at the beach and enjoying your day when your beloved dog decides to make a meal out of sand. Should you be worried? The answer is yes, it is an urg…

My Dog Ate Sand: Should I Be Worried? Our Vet Explains
June 17, 2026

How to Fatten Up a Dog: 6 Steps to Gain Weight Safely (Vet Answer)

It’s easy to fall into the trap of overfeeding your dog, and a majority of a general practice veterinarian’s day includes coaching owners on how to tell if the…

How to Fatten Up a Dog: 6 Steps to Gain Weight Safely (Vet Answer)
June 17, 2026

My Dog Ate Aquaphor: Should I Be Worried? Our Vet Explains

Dogs never fail to surprise us with the random things they eat, like moisturizing cream, for example. What could possibly be appealing about that? If your curi…

My Dog Ate Aquaphor: Should I Be Worried? Our Vet Explains
June 17, 2026

What Is the Flehmen Response in Dogs? Our Vet Explains

The Flehmen response is a behavioral response to an interesting scent. It is fairly uncommon and very subtle in dogs, although more common in cats, and it usua…

What Is the Flehmen Response in Dogs? Our Vet Explains
June 17, 2026

Westie Lung Disease: Causes, Signs & Care (Vet Answer)

West Highland White Terriers, also known as Westies, can suffer from a chronic and progressive lung condition known as canine idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (CI…

Westie Lung Disease: Causes, Signs & Care (Vet Answer)