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How Old Is 12 In Dog Years? Vet-Approved Guide to Each Size of Dog

How Old Is 12 In Dog Years? Vet-Approved Guide to Each Size of Dog

If you’ve multiplied your dog’s age by seven to determine how old they are in human years, you may have celebrated the wrong birthday. The truth is that findin…

Can You Put Neosporin on a Dog? Vet-Reviewed Safety Facts

Can You Put Neosporin on a Dog? Vet-Reviewed Safety Facts

A tube of antibiotic ointment Neosporin is handy to keep around for minor injuries, but is it safe to put on a dog? In some cases, you can use a small amount o…

6-Year-Old Dog: Vet-Approved Care Guide & Facts

6-Year-Old Dog: Vet-Approved Care Guide & Facts

Though their lives are shorter, dog aging isn’t unlike human aging. We get random aches and pains, go to bed earlier, and may not want to socialize and party l…

Tracheal Collapse in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatment

Tracheal Collapse in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatment

It’s a unique and harsh sound; a honking cough that makes you think a flock of geese is flying overhead. Unfortunately, it’s coming from your little dog, incre…

Can Dogs Have Aspirin? Our Vet Discusses Safety Facts

Can Dogs Have Aspirin? Our Vet Discusses Safety Facts

Since people can pick up over-the-counter pain relief medication for themselves, you might be tempted to think the same is true for our pets. The truth is that…

Why Do Dogs Lick Their Lips? 8 Vet-Verified Reasons and Facts

Why Do Dogs Lick Their Lips? 8 Vet-Verified Reasons and Facts

Dogs are interesting creatures in so many ways, and their behaviors are often how they communicate with us. So, what does it mean when they keep licking their…

My Dog Stares at Me: Vet-Reviewed Reasons, Meaning & Facts

My Dog Stares at Me: Vet-Reviewed Reasons, Meaning & Facts

Understanding your dog’s body language paves the way for successful pet parenting. It is a great skill to possess, and once understood, it provides an effectiv…

What to Feed a Dog With Diarrhea: 10 Vet-Approved Options

What to Feed a Dog With Diarrhea: 10 Vet-Approved Options

It’s never pleasant to watch your dog when they’re uncomfortable and not feeling their best, especially if they have diarrhea. Diarrhea can occur for a number…