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How to Treat Your Dog’s Broken Nail: Vet-Explained Step-By-Step Guide

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…

Can Dogs Eat Ube (Purple Yam)? Nutrition Facts & FAQ: Vet Answer

Can Dogs Eat Ube (Purple Yam)? Nutrition Facts & FAQ: Vet Answer

Ube, also known as purple yam, is a popular root vegetable used in various dishes and desserts in the Philippines and around the world. While it may be a delic…

Endocrine Diseases in Dogs: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs & Treatments

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)

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

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)

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…

Neurological Disorders in Dogs: 11 Vet-Explained Signs

Neurological Disorders in Dogs: 11 Vet-Explained Signs

Neurological disorders in dogs can be alarming for owners to witness and often tricky to diagnose and treat. The nervous system is essentially the electrical s…

Will Salt Kill Fleas? Our Vet Answers

Will Salt Kill Fleas? Our Vet Answers

One of the common downsides to sharing your home with pets is that they sometimes bring in uninvited guests, and if fleas invade, it can be a massive undertaki…