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My Dog Ate My Birth Control: Should I Be Worried? (Vet Answer)
Contrary to your likely knee-jerk reaction, birth control pills are not actually something you usually need to be worried about your dog eating. The hormone le…
My Dog Ate Play-Doh: Should I Be Worried? (Vet Answer)
Kids and dogs are often attached at the hip; where one goes, the other follows. Since kids love to share their food with their doggy friends, this can also inc…
Activated Charcoal in Dogs: Vet-Explained Uses & Potential Side Effects
Toxin ingestion in dogs is a common reason for an emergency trip to the veterinarian, which no one wants! Activated charcoal is a typical treatment veterinaria…
How to Treat Your Dog’s Broken Nail: Vet-Explained Step-By-Step Guide
Sometimes we joke that breaking a nail is a minor but dramatic problem for people. Have you ever seen a dog break a nail? This seemingly minor injury can leave…
Endocrine Diseases in Dogs: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs & Treatments
As is the case in humans, various endocrine diseases have been described in dogs, with varying degrees of incidence. The endocrine system is centered around ho…
Common French Bulldog Anal Gland Health Issues Explained (Vet Answer)
Anal sacs are a normal part of the anatomy of the perineum (the area between the anus and the external genitals) of dogs. Dogs have two anal sacs, with one on…
7 Sheltie Health Problems: Our Vet Explains
As the birthplace of the diminutive Shetland Pony and the compact, sheep-herding Shetland Sheepdog, the Scottish Isle of Shetland has a reputation for liking t…
Brachycephalic Syndrome in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)
In 2022, the French Bulldog took out the number one spot of the most popular dog breeds in America, a position held by the Labrador retriever for over three de…