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How to Tell a Dog's Age: Our Vet Explains 5 Ways
If you purchased your dog from a breeder, chances are that you can celebrate their birthday with confidence. But if you rescued your dog or acquired them throu…
Can Dogs Get STDs? Important Health Facts (Vet Answer)
Can dogs get sexually transmitted diseases as humans do? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. There are a fair few canine-specific diseases that dogs pass on when…
Folliculitis in Dogs: Signs, Causes, & Care (Vet Answer)
Inflamed hair follicles can be irritating, to say the least! The visible bump surrounding the hair follicle is the result of inflammation and accumulated debri…
What Causes Dogs to Collapse After Vomiting? Our Vet Explains 5 Possible Causes
Vomiting is one of the most common reasons that dogs attend the vet clinic. As a vet, I expect to see at least one dog for vomiting every day that I see consul…
Can French Bulldogs Go Up & Down Stairs? Our Vet Answers
If you've just brought home a new French Bulldog, congratulations! Now, have you started puppy-proofing everything? After you survey the room, you might wonder…
My Senior Dog Is Panting & Shaking, What’s Wrong? (Vet Answer)
As a veterinarian, getting to the bottom of excessive shaking and panting in senior dogs can be difficult. As the owner of a senior dog, the situation can be f…
Tylosin for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects & FAQ (Vet Answer)
Tylosin is a useful antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medication for treating diarrhea and inflammatory bowel conditions in dogs. It can be given as an injectab…
What Is the Life Expectancy of a Dog With Epilepsy? (Vet Answer)
If your dog has been diagnosed with epilepsy, there are likely a variety of troubling and concerning questions on your mind. The first one is most likely to be…
