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What Is the Life Expectancy of a Dog With Epilepsy? (Vet Answer)

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…

Heart Disease in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Heart Disease in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Heart disease is an umbrella term for any health condition that exists within the heart and/or associated blood vessels. While there are numerous different dis…

Snake Bites on Dogs: Types, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Snake Bites on Dogs: Types, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Many people fear snakes, while many dogs are intensely curious about them. Unfortunately, dogs plus curiosity can be a recipe for disaster—in this case, a snak…

Avocado/Soybean Unsaponifiables (ASU) for Dogs: Big Benefits for Osteoarthritis (Vet Answer)

Avocado/Soybean Unsaponifiables (ASU) for Dogs: Big Benefits for Osteoarthritis (Vet Answer)

Avocado or soybean unsaponifiables are a natural supplement derived from avocados and soybeans. They contain several useful compounds, including fat-soluble vi…

Skin Tags on Dogs (Plus Lipomas & Other Lumps): Our Vet Explains

Skin Tags on Dogs (Plus Lipomas & Other Lumps): Our Vet Explains

Dogs can be prone to developing skin tags, just like people can. These benign growths may occur in areas where the skin rubs together (skin folds) or in areas…

Cushing’s Disease in Dogs: Our Vet Explains the Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment

Cushing’s Disease in Dogs: Our Vet Explains the Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment

Cushing’s disease was first diagnosed in people more than one hundred years ago by a pioneering American neurosurgeon, Dr Harvey Cushing. Cushing’s disease, al…

Are Home Remedies Effective for Fleas on Dogs? Our Vet Explains

Are Home Remedies Effective for Fleas on Dogs? Our Vet Explains

If you're fighting a battle against fleas (because, let's face it, a battle is what it might feel like), you're probably wondering what you can do to help your…

Peripheral Vestibular Disease in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)

Peripheral Vestibular Disease in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)

The vestibular system of the body is responsible for balance, helps with coordination, and prevents a dog from falling over. It does this by helping to adapt a…