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How Fast Is a Normal Heart Rate for Dogs? (Vet Answer)

How Fast Is a Normal Heart Rate for Dogs? (Vet Answer)

Do you think that your dog's heart is beating faster than usual and want to know what the normal heart rate is for dogs? As a general rule, a dog’s heart rate…

What Is Scabies in Dogs? Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

What Is Scabies in Dogs? Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)

If you haven’t heard of scabies in dogs, you may have heard it called one of its other names: Sarcoptes, sarcoptic mange, or even just “mange.” However, mange…

Rhinitis & Sinusitis in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Care Guide (Vet Answer)

Rhinitis & Sinusitis in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Care Guide (Vet Answer)

Rhinitis and sinusitis are medical conditions that mean inflammation of the nose (rhinitis) and inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis). Rhinosinusitis, then,…

6 Miniature Dachshund Health Problems: Our Vet Discusses Causes, Signs & Prevention

6 Miniature Dachshund Health Problems: Our Vet Discusses Causes, Signs & Prevention

Miniature Dachshunds, sometimes affectionately referred to as Wiener Dogs or Doxies, are a smart and vibrant breed. While they are smaller than their Standard…

How to Make Your Dog Live Longer: Our Vet's 6 Tips to Increase Your Pup’s Lifespan

How to Make Your Dog Live Longer: Our Vet's 6 Tips to Increase Your Pup’s Lifespan

The good news for any new dog owner is that our dogs are living longer than they ever have! This is largely due to three things: the uptake of preventative car…

How Do I Know if My Dog Is Dying or Just Sick? Our Vet Explains the 9 Signs to Look For

How Do I Know if My Dog Is Dying or Just Sick? Our Vet Explains the 9 Signs to Look For

Our dogs are cherished members of our families, and it can be distressing when they end their time with us. You may need to know when it's time to say goodbye…

Why Does My Dog Keep Getting Ear Infections? Our Vet Explains Causes & Care

Why Does My Dog Keep Getting Ear Infections? Our Vet Explains Causes & Care

Ear infections are among the most common reasons dogs visit the vet clinic.1 While a normal dog could expect a couple of ear infections throughout their life,…

Why Is My Dog Foaming at the Mouth: 8 Common Reasons (Vet Answer)

Why Is My Dog Foaming at the Mouth: 8 Common Reasons (Vet Answer)

Have you ever noticed your dog foaming at the mouth? It is not a pleasant site, and it may not be immediately obvious what is causing it. While many people wor…