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Why Does My Dog Poop in Their Sleep? Vet Explained Signs, Causes & Treatment
You've had your dog for years and can count on one hand the number of times your pup has had an accident in the house. Now they've had several accidents of poo…
Are There Risks Cleaning Older Dogs’ Teeth? Our Vet Explains
Hello, I have a question about anesthesia for dogs. I've heard that anesthesia use in animals can be unpredictable, especially in older, senior pets. I've...
Does My Dog Have a Permanent Hole in Their Mouth? Our Vet Explains Oronasal Fistula
Dogs are meant to only have a single hole in their mouth, right? It’s the one that their food goes into and their tongue comes out of when they’re trying to gi…
My Dog Is Having Seizures: When Should I Put Them Down? Our Vet Answers
No matter what the form they take is, it's scary when your dog has a seizure. If your dog is having frequent seizures, you might be wondering if you should con…
Dystocia in Dogs: Our Vet Discusses Signs, Causes & Care
Dystocia is the scientific term for a difficult birth. In other words, your female dog is unable to naturally pass their puppies through their birth canal. Dys…
How To Calculate Carbohydrates in Dog Food: Our Vet Explains the Math & Considerations
If you look at the nutritional values of any bag of dog food, you might notice that one ingredient is conspicuously missing. Dog food companies are not require…
Why Are Foxtails Bad for Dogs? Our Vet Explains the Dangers & Safety Tips
As a dog owner, you might have heard about the dangers of foxtails, which is the common name for a group of grasses and the spikelets (grass awns/seeds) they p…
Medical Marijuana for Dogs: Our Vet Explains The Legality, Needs & Uses
The benefits of medicinal marijuana in human medicine seem numerous. As legality changes across the United States, access to cannabis, specifically marijuana,…
