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Mastitis in Dogs: Our Vet Explains the Causes, Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment
A dog’s mammary glands function to produce milk to nurture her offspring. Dogs usually have five pairs of mammary glands along their belly and chest, but they…
Antifreeze Poisoning in Dogs: Dangers, Toxicity & Treatments (Vet Answer)
Antifreeze, a common household product used to help prevent freezing in automobiles, can cause immense harm to our companion animals. This dangerous liquid may…
Is Coconut Oil Okay for Dogs? 8 Reasons to Try It (Vet Answer)
Coconut oil is produced by pressing the meat inside the coconut to extract the liquid used for making the oil. In its purest form, such as virgin coconut oil,…
Cancer Treatments for Dogs: Our Vet Explains the Options
Your dog has the "Big C", and that's scary enough by itself, but now you have to figure out the best way to treat it. There are many types of cancer, and the b…
Are All Tumors Cancerous in Dogs? Our Vet Explains the Differences
A tumor—in a dog or another animal—is a swelling due to the unregulated growth of tissue cells. While that may sound bad, it doesn’t necessarily mean cancer. T…
