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Swollen Lymph Nodes in Dogs: Our Vet Explains the Signs, Causes & Care

Swollen Lymph Nodes in Dogs: Our Vet Explains the Signs, Causes & Care

My five-year-old female beagle has a swollen lymph node under her front leg. Should I get it checked out or just wait and see? Debbie...

What Causes Weight Loss & Diarrhea in Senior Dogs? Vet Explained Health Facts

What Causes Weight Loss & Diarrhea in Senior Dogs? Vet Explained Health Facts

Nobody likes dealing with diarrhea, especially when it’s plaguing your aging canine companion. But what can be even more concerning is if your senior dog also…

How to Keep a Weak Newborn Puppy Alive: Our Vet Explains the 11 Steps on What to Do

How to Keep a Weak Newborn Puppy Alive: Our Vet Explains the 11 Steps on What to Do

Having a newborn puppy be born can be an extremely exciting and exhilarating time, but if the puppy lacks vitality or seems weak, the tide of good feelings can…

Can Dogs Catch Parvo Twice? Our Vet Explains the Signs, Treatments & Prevention

Can Dogs Catch Parvo Twice? Our Vet Explains the Signs, Treatments & Prevention

Parvo is one of the most dreaded diseases among dog owners, and for a good reason. However, if your dog has survived parvovirus, can they be infected again? Th…

My Dog Has a Lump After Their Rabies Shot: Should I Worry? (Vet Answer)

My Dog Has a Lump After Their Rabies Shot: Should I Worry? (Vet Answer)

You are petting your dog a day or two after they got vaccinated, and you feel a strange bump near the site where they received their injection. Is this lump no…

Should You Walk a Dog With Luxating Patella? Vet Explained Health Concerns & Treatments

Should You Walk a Dog With Luxating Patella? Vet Explained Health Concerns & Treatments

We know the sight of your little dog hopping on three legs tugs at your heartstrings. You want your dog to have the best in life, but when the walks that bring…

Is It Safe to Put a Dog Under Anesthesia for Teeth Cleaning? Our Vet Explains Side Effects & Safety Concerns

Is It Safe to Put a Dog Under Anesthesia for Teeth Cleaning? Our Vet Explains Side Effects & Safety Concerns

As a dog owner, you’ve probably heard about dental disease and the importance of proper dental care for your canine companion. But sometimes, a dog may need to…

Why Does My Dog Have Warts? Vet Explains Causes, Signs & Treatment

Why Does My Dog Have Warts? Vet Explains Causes, Signs & Treatment

Any new lump or bump on your dog’s skin warrants a veterinary visit. Certain lumps that dogs can present with can be cancerous and change rapidly, making immed…