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My Dog Has Ladybugs on the Roof of Their Mouth: Our Vet Explains What to Do
You might have seen the photo that made the news within the last few years about a poor dog with bugs stuck on the roof of their mouth. Or maybe you've got a p…
Giardia in Dogs: Care, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)
Diarrhea is something that can commonly show up in our canine companions, often without warning, and can have many different causes. One cause is an infection…
Why Is My Dog Vomiting Yellow? Reasons & What to Do (Vet Answer)
Unfortunately, vomiting can be a common part of having a dog, and their vomit can come in many forms and be a variety of colors. If your dog is vomiting yellow…
Brachycephalic (Flat-Faced) Dogs: 7 Health Problems (Vet Answer)
Flat-faced dogs are referred to in the veterinary circle as brachycephalic. There are many brachycephalic breeds—Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Pugs, and Shih Tzus…
Dog Flu: Signs, Causes & Care Tips (Vet Answer)
In 2004, the first cases of canine flu (H3N8) were noted in a group of Greyhounds in the US. The virus was identified for the first time in 2005 and is thought…
Abnormal Dog Stool: Our Vet Discusses Signs, Causes & Treatment
Many dog owners might be uncomfortable having to think (or talk) about their dog’s bowel movements. But the truth is, a dog’s stool is a helpful tool as eviden…
False Dog Pregnancy: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)
What do you do if your dog goes into heat, comes out of it, was safe at home the entire time, and then pops up lactating and nesting four weeks later out of th…
Why Is My Dog Throwing Up White Foam? Our Vet Discusses 7 Possible Reasons
Yuck! You turn around at the sound and discover your dog has thrown up white foam on your carpet. Forget about the mess; what could have caused your dog to thr…