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Learn the best ways to easily recognize, treat and prevent the six common worms found in your dog’s poop.
A dog sanitary trim cuts down the hair around your dog’s privates, so that urine and feces do not get stuck on the dog. This keeps your dog — and your house — cleaner.
If your dog has diarrhea, there are several things you can give him at home to help clear it up. Take him to a veterinarian if there is blood in the stool or it lasts more than three days.
While it’s never safe to give your dog human pain medication without speaking to your vet first, there are some over-the-counter supplements that can help.
There are a variety of treatment and support options available to help dogs struggling with anxiety including anti-anxiety medication that can be prescribed by your dog’s veterinarian.
Itchy bum? Getting to the root of why your dog is scooting will help you figure out the best home remedies to bring your dog relief.
Dog food allergies often manifest as itchy skin. A change in diet can help.
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Pancreatitis in dogs can be scary and sometimes life-threatening. Recognizing symptoms is the first step to intervention and prevention.
The cost of putting your dog down varies based on your dog’s weight and where the procedure is done.
Don’t have time to give your dog a bath but he needs a quick fix — dry shampoo for dogs will get him looking and smelling good fast!
Trazodone is rising up the ranks as veterinarians’ go-to medication to help dogs of all ages and breeds contend with behavioral issues, including anxiety, noise phobias and stress. This antidepressant is regarded as a relatively safe and effective medication to tone down worried and frightened dogs and cats.
Is it safe to trim your dog’s nails at home? Yes, as long as you have the right tools and technique to keep your dog safe and comfortable.
We run down the growing ways to help with pain in our beloved pets.
Have you ever seen dogs with two different colored eyes? It’s called heterochromia. But is it a problem in dogs?
Here’s all you need to know about dog anal glands, from what are dog anal glands to how to safely empty dog anal glands at home and when to call the vet.
Probiotics for dogs, whether from supplements or natural sources, can help improve digestive and immune system health in your pet.
Dogs eat grass for a variety of reasons, and most of the time it’s normal behavior. But, you may still be wondering why?
Pet parents often wonder, “how often should I take my dog to the vet?” At minimum, an annual dog wellness exam establishes a baseline and makes sure any concerns are discovered quickly.
Dog owners have a new community-building resource for diagnosing cancer in dogs and guiding dog cancer treatment decisions.
What is kennel cough? Dr. Ernie Ward tells us what causes it, how to diagnose it, how to treat it, and how to prevent it.
There are three simple ways to identify a tick bite on your dog and check for infection.
Learn how to and how not to remove a tick from your dog.
What does it mean when your dog keeps hiccupping? Dogster tells you if it is it a sign of a health problem and how long hiccups last.
We’ve got the top 8 skin issues and causes, plus solutions to help.
Whether it’s a luscious, silky wave or a curly puff, your dog’s fur has the ability to be beautiful with these 15 expert grooming secrets.
All you ever wanted to know about dog poop but were afraid to ask.
Dogs get skin issues, just like us. Signs of discomfort can be persistent scratching or itching, biting or licking their paws, or picking at a particularly irritated or infected spot, called a hot spot. Here’s what to do.
We’ve all heard the term “mangy mutt.” But do you know what mange actually is and how it can affect your dog?
What is Cushing’s Disease? What are the symptoms and how do you treat it? Read on to find out.
For most of us, our dogs are usually involved in every aspect of our lives. As a result, injuries can occur. Burns are uncommon in dogs, but they do happen. It’s important to know how to manage them should they occur.
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