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How to Check & Care For Pet Stitches After Surgery: Our Vet Explains Stages of Healing
When you bring your pet home from surgery, it’s normal to have worries, questions, and concerns about how to look after them while they recover. One aspect of…
How Much Exercise Does a Puppy Need? Our Vet Answers
Puppies often appear to have limitless energy, and can become bored and frustrated if they are not given sufficient exercise. A bored puppy will find ways to e…
10 Benefits of Colostrum for Dogs: Our Vet Answers
Colostrum is the first milk produced by pregnant mammals, starting a few weeks before they give birth and continuing for a few days afterward. It is often refe…
Gabapentin for Dogs (Vet Answer): Uses & Potential Side Effects
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant that is FDA-approved in humans for treating seizures, nerve pain, and restless leg syndrome. Its use in dogs is extra-label (i.…
How to Tell if a Dog Has a Fever: Vet-Reviewed Tips & What to Do
It’s heartbreaking to watch your pet endure a fever. Like humans, dogs experience a fever when their body temperature is higher than normal. A healthy dog shou…
