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Lumps on Dogs: How to Know if They're Dangerous (Vet Answer)
It’s always a worry when your dog develops a new lump. Is it a fatty lump, or is it cancer? Truthfully, you can’t tell just by looking and feeling whether a lu…
What Causes Intermittent Limping in Dogs? Our Vet Explains
Intermittent lameness can be difficult to understand in your four-legged companion. What exactly causes dogs to experience on-again-off-again lameness? Often,…
How to Help a Dog Pass a Foreign Object: Our Vet Explains What to Do
Help! My dog, Duke, accidentally swallowed a milk ring. Should I take him to my vet? Angie Syracuse, IN I field phone calls from people...
Autopsies (Necropsies) On Dogs: When It's Needed & What It Determines (Vet Answer)
This is a tough subject area to think about, and not terribly easy to write about either. The death of a pet and patient, particularly one that is not expected…
Is IBD in Dogs Contagious? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a well-known group of issues that can affect the digestive system in humans and canines. The accompanying signs of diarrhea…
Can Puppies Get Diabetes? Our Vet Explains
While diabetes may seem like a common middle-aged to senior dog problem, it can happen at any age, including puppyhood. That said, diabetes is far more likely…
Can Dewormers Cause Seizures? Health & Safety Facts (Vet Answer)
Whenever any new medication, drug, or vaccine is released on the market, there will always be those eager to shout about the dangers. This is not to say that m…
How To Thaw and Serve Frozen Dog Food: 6 Expert Tips (Vet Answer)
Choosing the right food for your dog can get pretty complicated. Not only are there hundreds of different brands and thousands of varieties of traditional dry…