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My Dog Ate a Bee & Got Stung: Our Vet Explains What to Do

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 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

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

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)

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…

How Long Is Kennel Cough Contagious? (Vet Answer)

How Long Is Kennel Cough Contagious? (Vet Answer)

Kennel cough is a mild, infectious disease that is highly contagious. Groomers, boarding facilities, and other places where dogs are in tight quarters often re…

How to Comfort a Dog With Pancreatitis: 5 Vet Approved Recommendations

How to Comfort a Dog With Pancreatitis: 5 Vet Approved Recommendations

If your pup has been diagnosed with pancreatitis, they are probably feeling pretty yucky. Naturally, you want to do everything you can to help them! It is impo…

Can Dogs Be Allergic to Rice? Our Vet Explains

Can Dogs Be Allergic to Rice? Our Vet Explains

Nowadays, canine allergies are discussed widely across social media. Just like humans, dogs can be allergic to a whole host of things, food included. Typically…