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7 Small Dog Health Problems to Watch For (Vet Answer)

7 Small Dog Health Problems to Watch For (Vet Answer)

If you own a small dog or want to bring one into your family, you are probably aware they are prone to different health complaints than bigger dogs. This can b…

Ataxia in Dogs: Types, Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Ataxia in Dogs: Types, Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Ataxia is a sign of a medical condition rather than a disease itself, and it can be defined as general incoordination.1 At first glance, ataxia can look like m…

How to Make a Dog Throw Up: Our Vet Explains Important Safety Tips

How to Make a Dog Throw Up: Our Vet Explains Important Safety Tips

Dogs often ingest substances and objects that are dangerous to them. These may include poisons, cleaning products, toxic foods, medications, and objects like c…

5 Sounds Only Dogs Can Hear: Vet-Analyzed Canine Hearing Range

5 Sounds Only Dogs Can Hear: Vet-Analyzed Canine Hearing Range

We’ve heard people talk about ‘sounds that only a dog can hear’, and we all know that our dogs can hear the rustling of a chip packet from a mile away, but wha…

Glucosamine for Dogs: Our Vet Explains the Usage, Dosage, Side Effects & FAQ

Glucosamine for Dogs: Our Vet Explains the Usage, Dosage, Side Effects & FAQ

Glucosamine is a popular nutraceutical product that is marketed to have many health benefits for dogs, especially for joint health as well as potential inflamm…

Can Dogs Get Bird Flu? Our Vet Discusses Signs, Causes & Treatment

Can Dogs Get Bird Flu? Our Vet Discusses Signs, Causes & Treatment

On the surface, wondering if a dog can get bird flu might sound like a bit of a no-brainer, but when we realize that humans, cattle, cats, and other mammals ca…

What to Feed a Nursing Dog to Increase Milk Production: Vet-Explained Nutrition

What to Feed a Nursing Dog to Increase Milk Production: Vet-Explained Nutrition

When a mother dog is producing milk, she needs to feed herself to feed her puppies. She needs water, calories, protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals to make lo…

Can a Cocker Spaniel Be Left Alone at Home? Our Vet Answers

Can a Cocker Spaniel Be Left Alone at Home? Our Vet Answers

Cocker Spaniels are affectionate, gentle, great with kids, and have remained consistent in their appeal through the years. For such an affectionate breed, one…