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Find out the 15 symptoms of CDS, the degenerative neurological disorder of older dogs characterized by gradual cognitive decline and increasing changes in brain tissue.
Check the gum’s ingredients for xylitol, which is toxic to dogs, and take your dog to the veterinarian immediately.
Alopecia in dogs can be treated with holistic and traditional methods after your veterinarian identifies the root cause of the hair loss.
Charcoal itself isn’t toxic when a dog eats it, but the chemicals it contains can be potentially fatal to dogs.
Glucosamine supplements for dogs are highly sought out to quell inflammation. We explore safe dosages, blended glucosamine compounds and how to find high-quality brands.
Commercial prenatal vitamins for dogs do exist but find out from your veterinarian what, if any, vitamins your pregnant dog needs and whether to get them from supplements or her regular diet.
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There is no one prescription pill used to treat anxiety in all dogs, but there are five anti-anxiety meds that your veterinarian may recommend, along with changing the environment and incorporating behavior modification methods.
The first step to stopping your dog chewing his paws is to find out the reason – maybe it’s an injury, allergy, boredom or something else. Then, your vet can prescribe the right treatment to get your dog to stop chewing.
We break down how pet insurance works, what the different terms mean, the costs, coverage and how to get it.
We’ll show you how to find the best dog brush for shedding based on your dog’s coat.
There are a variety of tools today to help your dog’s stress and anxiety, such as exercise, creating a serene environment, behavioral training, CBD and supplements.
When it comes to treating chronically painful canine conditions, veterinarians prescribe amantadine in conjunction with traditional pain relievers to provide strong pain relief for dogs.
Our experts identify causes and solutions to dog tremors due to behavioral, medical and environmental reasons.
Why your dog might need insulin, how to give the shot and other things you need to know about insulin for dogs.
We comb through everything you need to know about Maltipoo haircuts.
Whether massaging your dog at home or through a massage therapist, massage helps dogs with arthritis, soft tissue injury, anxiety, joint disease, constipation and other conditions.
We highlight a few initiatives working to further cancer research and treatment for dogs and help you and your dog live more comfortably after a cancer diagnosis.
Age-related hearing loss in dogs is common. Our expert goes through signs to look for and how to make life more comfortable for your pet.
Congestive heart failure in dogs is a serious but treatable condition.
Dogs get hygromas on their elbows from constant contact with hard surfaces like wood floors. We explain the ways to keep the growth at bay.
Maintaining dental health is imperative, whether your dog likes having his teeth brushed or not. Here are the latest in dental care alternatives to brushing a dog’s teeth.
Dog dental disease is among the top dental problems – and costly to treat. Our experts share the top prevention and treatment tips.
Excessive thirst in dogs can mean several things from recent exercise to an underlying health condition. Know when it’s time to go to the vet.
Journaling your dog’s health and health care allows you to track physical and behavioral wellness over time, so when your vet asks specific questions, you have answers.
Wondering how to determine your dog’s target weight? A dog weight chart compares body composition for underweight, ideal weight and overweight dogs. We’ll show you how to use it.
Here’s our update on key dog vitamins to help prevent or reduce disease risk or ease symptoms and pain, and how to find the best quality vitamins for your dog.
Bathing a dog who hates water is a job many pet parents dread. We delve into some of our favorite alternative bath products to keep your pup fluffy and fresh.
What happens if dogs eat chocolate? Why do dogs and chocolate not mix in the first place? Which types of chocolate are the worst for dogs? Let’s discuss.
America is struggling with a veterinarian shortage, but efforts are being made to expand the veterinarian workforce — and give our pets the care they need.
Will there be complications or will your dog act weird after anesthesia? We dig in to find out.
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