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My Dog Ate A Scrunchie: Our Vet Discusses Potential Risks, Signs & Next Steps
This unassuming little hair accessory, created by the late Rommy Hunt Revson,1 was an essential item in the 1980s, the subject of ridicule in the early noughti…
Can Dogs Get Psoriasis? Our Vet Explains
Psoriasis affects more than 3% of adults in the United States, most commonly causing inflamed, red, and scaly patches of skin. If you or someone you know suffe…
Happy Tail Syndrome in Dogs: Our Vet Explains the Signs, Treatments & Prevention
Don’t let the name deceive you - Happy Tail Syndrome is not a particularly happy situation. In fact, it can be extremely messy, challenging to treat, and expen…
10 Best Dog Breeds for Introverts: Info, Pictures & Personality (Vet Answer)
Most dogs are excellent companions for introverted people. Dogs provide an easy, non-judgemental relationship that has benefits that go both ways; your dog ben…
Ectopic Ureters in Dogs: Our Vet Explains the Causes, Signs & Treatments
The urinary tract is a complex system of storage and release. It’s responsible for forming urine by removing excess fluid and waste products from the blood. It…
If Your Pet Dies at the Vet Do You Still Pay? Vet Explanation & Advice
Any time a pet dies, there is sadness and devastation, but none more so than if one dies while at a veterinary hospital. After all, you brought your pet there…
My Dog Ate Skittles: Our Vet Explains the Risks, Signs & Next Steps
Who doesn’t love the massive amounts of chocolate, sugar, and other bad-for-you goodies found in every store. But what us veterinarians don’t love are the dogs…
Do Dogs Have a Gag Reflex? Our Vet Explains
If you have seen videos of a dog making a retching noise, you might wonder if it's due to a gag reflex. We're here to tell you, that yes, dogs have gag reflexe…