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Histoplasmosis in Dogs: Signs, Causes, and Treatment Options (Vet Answer)

Histoplasmosis in Dogs: Signs, Causes, and Treatment Options (Vet Answer)

Dogs can inhale or ingest fungal spores from the environment and acquire a fungal infection in their lungs, intestinal tract, or systemically in several organs…

How to Treat a Burned Dog Paw Pad: 7 Expert Tips (Vet Answer)

How to Treat a Burned Dog Paw Pad: 7 Expert Tips (Vet Answer)

Dogs can burn their paw pads if they stand or walk on hot surfaces, such as asphalt or pavement during a hot summer day. Fires, rough terrain, snow and ice, ex…

My Dog Ate Aluminum Foil! Our Vet Explains What to Do Now

My Dog Ate Aluminum Foil! Our Vet Explains What to Do Now

Dogs seem to love eating all sorts of weird and wonderful things, even things that shouldn’t be edible! Of course, if you’ve had something delicious wrapped in…

Soft Tissue Sarcoma in Dogs: Treatment, Causes & Prevention (Vet Answer)

Soft Tissue Sarcoma in Dogs: Treatment, Causes & Prevention (Vet Answer)

Soft tissue sarcomas are a category of tumors that originate from muscle, connective, or nervous tissue in dogs. The tumor arises from an abnormal, uncontrolle…

My Dog Keeps Licking His Lips & Swallowing: 9 Reasons Why (Vet Answer)

My Dog Keeps Licking His Lips & Swallowing: 9 Reasons Why (Vet Answer)

If you’ve noticed your dog licking their lips and swallowing, there are many possible reasons for this behavior. Some are completely harmless and a normal part…

My Dog Ate Insulation: Our Vet Explains What to Do

My Dog Ate Insulation: Our Vet Explains What to Do

Generally speaking, insulation can be found in every house. It can keep the home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. If your dog has eaten insulation, t…

13 Boston Terrier Health Issues to Look Out For (Vet Answer)

13 Boston Terrier Health Issues to Look Out For (Vet Answer)

Boston Terriers can make excellent family pets. They are an affectionate, lively breed, and they respond well to mental stimulation so they can easily be train…

My Dog Ate a Slug: Should I Be Worried? (Vet Answer)

My Dog Ate a Slug: Should I Be Worried? (Vet Answer)

Snails and slugs love plants because they feed on them. Dogs are curious animals that like to stick their noses in grass, leaves, and puddles, which means they…