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Can Pancreatitis Cause Bad Breath in Dogs? Health & Care Facts (Vet Answer)
Bad breath in dogs is something that pet owners fight constantly. We all know that tartar accumulation and poor oral hygiene are common reasons for halitosis,…
NSAID Panel Blood Test For Dogs: Our Vet Explains Necessity & Frequency
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) are used to treat various issues in canines, from short-lived treatment like spay surgery pain to long-term use for…
Why Does My Dog Feel Hot to the Touch? Our Vet Discusses 5 Possible Reasons
Many pet owners become worried when they notice their pet feels hot to the touch. While it can be a sign of fever, there can be other reasons that your dog fee…
My Pregnant Dog Is Losing Hair, What's Wrong? Our Vet Explains
If your dog is pregnant, you have a lot of things to consider, like feeding them the proper food, making sure she has follow-up appointments with the vet, and…
Can a Dog Wake Up After Euthanasia? (Vet Answer)
Derived from the Greek words “eu” meaning good and “thanatos” meaning death, euthanasia is the act of humanely and painlessly ending life to relieve suffering.…
My Dog Ate a Button: What to Do, Treatment & Prevention (Vet Answer)
Whoever invented the button (currently credited to the Indus Valley civilization around 2,000 BC), must not have had a pet dog. Because our canine friends ofte…
My Puppy Still Has Worms After Deworming: Our Vet Explains
Puppies and worms are like peanut butter and jelly—not that they taste great but rather that they are commonly seen together. Puppies can acquire worms from th…
I Forgot to Give My Dog Their Heartworm Pill, What Should I Do? Our Vet Answers
Heartworm disease has been found in dogs in all 50 of the United States as well as in many other countries throughout the world. Thankfully, this disease is pr…