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Cherry Eye in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Cherry Eye in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Your dog comes running in from outside, and you notice something red on their eyelid. It wasn't there earlier, so you go to the vet. Your dog's doctor lets you…

My Dog Is Pooping Blood, What Do I Do? (Vet Answer)

My Dog Is Pooping Blood, What Do I Do? (Vet Answer)

Blood in the stool is one of the most common complaints seen in veterinary hospitals. Often the blood is accompanied by diarrhea. Sometimes the blood is not a…

Dog Tooth Infection: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Dog Tooth Infection: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Your dog comes in from outside, and they have a swelling underneath their eye. You might think it's an insect note or sting, so you take them to the vet, who d…

Roundworms In Dogs: Our Vet Discusses Signs, Causes & Treatment

Roundworms In Dogs: Our Vet Discusses Signs, Causes & Treatment

While you may wish that it wasn’t true, dogs do get parasites, both inside their body and on it. Some canines get them quite frequently, even those that spend…

Benadryl for Dogs: Our Vet Explains Safety & Effectiveness

Benadryl for Dogs: Our Vet Explains Safety & Effectiveness

A common antihistamine in households is Benadryl or diphenhydramine. It is a medication that pet parents readily have access to and quickly reach for to help w…

Leptospirosis in Dogs: Our Vet Discusses Transmission, Signs & Treatment

Leptospirosis in Dogs: Our Vet Discusses Transmission, Signs & Treatment

Leptospirosis is a disease caused by Leptospira bacteria that affects both animals and people. It is most often spread through exposure to the urine of infecte…

Why Do Golden Retrievers Get Cancer More Than Other Breeds? (Vet Answer)

Why Do Golden Retrievers Get Cancer More Than Other Breeds? (Vet Answer)

The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the United States for good reason. This lovable goofball rarely knows a stranger and can lift your sp…

Why Raisins & Grapes Are Toxic To Dogs: Our Vet Explains

Why Raisins & Grapes Are Toxic To Dogs: Our Vet Explains

Raisins and grapes are enjoyed as a healthy and delicious snack by many people, but did you know that this seemingly harmless fruit is anything but healthy for…