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June 17, 2026

How Many Puppies Do Beagles Have? Our Vet's Pregnancy Guide

Congratulations! Your Beagle is pregnant. While you wait to greet the newest additions to your family, you might start wondering how many puppies to expect. Ho…

How Many Puppies Do Beagles Have? Our Vet's Pregnancy Guide
June 17, 2026

My Dog Swallowed Underwear: Vet Explained Risks, Signs & Next Steps

A few years after I graduated from vet school, I was presented with an uncomfortable Labrador who was struggling with some constipation. Upon performing a rect…

My Dog Swallowed Underwear: Vet Explained Risks, Signs & Next Steps
June 17, 2026

My Dog Ate a Tampon: Potential Risks, Signs & Next Steps (Vet Answer)

Yikes! You just got home and discovered your dog had a party in the bathroom trash can. On closer inspection, your dog might have eaten a tampon. Is it time to…

My Dog Ate a Tampon: Potential Risks, Signs & Next Steps (Vet Answer)
June 17, 2026

My Dog Ate a Popsicle Stick: Potential Risks, Signs & Next Steps (Vet Answer)

Popsicles are among summer’s many pleasures. Your dog likely thinks so too! Some dogs like them so much that they eat the stick just to get more of that sweet…

My Dog Ate a Popsicle Stick: Potential Risks, Signs & Next Steps (Vet Answer)
June 17, 2026

High Cholesterol in Dogs: Our Vet Discusses Signs, Causes & Treatments

You're reviewing your pup's latest lab results from their annual exam, and you see a value flagged as abnormally high: cholesterol. What kind of problems can h…

High Cholesterol in Dogs: Our Vet Discusses Signs, Causes & Treatments