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Pulmonary Hypertension in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)

Pulmonary Hypertension in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)

Pulmonary hypertension is a disease process, not a specific disease. It is caused by a specific disease, such as heartworms, or anatomical or physiological def…

Maltese Pregnancy: A Guide From Conception to Delivery (Vet Answer)

Maltese Pregnancy: A Guide From Conception to Delivery (Vet Answer)

The Maltese is a popular toy breed known for their signature long, silky coat. Ever since their acceptance as a breed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1888…

8 Signs It's Time to Change Your Dog's Food: Our Vet Explains

8 Signs It's Time to Change Your Dog's Food: Our Vet Explains

There are so many different types of dog food, and your dog can have a lot of different things that make choosing dog food even more important and difficult. T…

Fungal Infections in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Fungal Infections in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

A number of fungal infections can affect our canine companions. Some of these fungal infections are superficial or “local” diseases, such as ringworm and yeast…

My Dog Ate Coffee Grounds: What Should I Do? Our Vet Answers

My Dog Ate Coffee Grounds: What Should I Do? Our Vet Answers

If your dog has eaten coffee grounds, they could be at risk of caffeine poisoning, depending on their size and how much they’ve eaten. Dogs are sensitive to th…

10 Best Supplements for Older Dogs in 2026 – Vet Reviews & Top Picks

10 Best Supplements for Older Dogs in 2026 – Vet Reviews & Top Picks

As dogs get older, they may start to develop certain age-specific medical conditions—they move with difficulty, are in pain when they get up, have matted fur,…

Bronchitis in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Care & FAQ (Vet Answer)

Bronchitis in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Care & FAQ (Vet Answer)

In dogs, bronchitis is a relatively common problem, but it's usually thought of as an infectious condition in people. It can be an infection in dogs, but it ca…

Chronic Hepatitis In Dogs: Our Vet Discusses Signs, Causes & Treatment

Chronic Hepatitis In Dogs: Our Vet Discusses Signs, Causes & Treatment

If your dog has been struggling with liver issues, you are doing the right thing by learning as much as possible about it. If they’ve had liver biopsies, they…