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How To Cut an Uncooperative Dogs Nails: Vet-Approved Guide

How To Cut an Uncooperative Dogs Nails: Vet-Approved Guide

I have a Lhasa Apso who absolutely hates her nails to be cut. I don't dare take her to a groomer because she is so...

Can Changing Dog Food Cause Vomiting? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Advice

Can Changing Dog Food Cause Vomiting? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Advice

I have a four-year-old Boxer who has a very strange thing happening. He is throwing up a foamy white discharge. He first threw up yellow...

Ear (Aural) Hematoma in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatments

Ear (Aural) Hematoma in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatments

An ear or aural hematoma in dogs is a blood-filled bubble in the dog’s ear. It can be caused by infection or the presence of mites or itchy skin, which causes…

Can You Buy Heartworm Medicine Over the Counter for Dogs? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can You Buy Heartworm Medicine Over the Counter for Dogs? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

I have a mini Dachshund. I missed his last appointment at the vet. Now they tell me he has to have blood work to restart...

Why Does My Dog Have Small Bald Spots? Vet Reviewed Signs & Causes

Why Does My Dog Have Small Bald Spots? Vet Reviewed Signs & Causes

My seven-month-old black Lab has small bald spots on her face, head and a few on her legs. I was wondering what they are. She...

Can Dogs Be Nearsighted? Vet-Approved Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment

Can Dogs Be Nearsighted? Vet-Approved Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment

Nearsightedness, or myopia, is a refractive disorder that makes far-away objects look blurry. So, can dogs be nearsighted? The answer is yes, in some cases, do…

Is It Safe to Put a Dog Under Anesthesia for Teeth Cleaning? Our Vet Explains Side Effects & Safety Concerns

Is It Safe to Put a Dog Under Anesthesia for Teeth Cleaning? Our Vet Explains Side Effects & Safety Concerns

As a dog owner, you’ve probably heard about dental disease and the importance of proper dental care for your canine companion. But sometimes, a dog may need to…

Can Dogs Take Antihistamines? Vet-Verified Safety Facts

Can Dogs Take Antihistamines? Vet-Verified Safety Facts

Dogs and humans react to environmental allergies differently. Common symptoms for humans include runny noses and sneezing, but dogs do not tend to suffer from…