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What Temperature Is Too Hot to Walk a Dog? Our Vet Explains
Dogs must be taken out for a walk every day to defecate and exercise, but taking your dog for a walk on hot days can be challenging. What should you do when it…
How Long Can Pugs Be Left Alone? Vet Explanation, Tips & Considerations
Bringing a dog into our homes is a big commitment, and part of that commitment is being there to spend time with them, take them for walks, and allow them out…
Can Dogs Suffer Neurosis? (Vet Answer): Causes, Signs & Treatment
Dogs can suffer from neurosis, but the cases are quite rare. Neurosis is a mental disorder that involves chronic stress resulting from extreme anxiety and inse…
My Dog Ate a Bee & Got Stung: Our Vet Explains What to Do
If your dog ate a bee or got stung by a bee in the mouth, it's important to remain calm. The odds of a dog dying after a bee sting are very low. However, aller…
Neuropathy in Dogs: Vet-Explained Signs, Causes, Treatment & FAQ
Neuropathy is a problem with a nerve or a set of nerves. Neuropathies can vary from small problems that do not impact your dog's life greatly to dramatic, life…
Blisters on Dog Paws: Vet-Explained Signs, Causes, Care & FAQ
A dog’s paws tolerate multiple stressors all throughout their life. While biomechanically designed to withstand many of these stressors, they are not immune to…
What Can You Give a Dog for Gas? 5 Vet-Recommended Tips
Whether you call it gas, passing wind, or farting, the release of intestinal gas through the rectum is normal for dogs. While the occasional fart is nothing to…
Types of Cysts on Dogs & How to Treat Them (Vet Answer)
Finding any type of growth on your beloved companion can certainly be concerning, but it is important to keep in mind that not all growths are cancerous, and s…
