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What to Do After My Dog Has a Seizure: 5 Vet Approved Steps

What to Do After My Dog Has a Seizure: 5 Vet Approved Steps

If you’ve never dealt with a seizure before, it can be quite scary to witness, particularly when it happens to your dog. Seizures can present several different…

Is Lemongrass Toxic to Dogs? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Is Lemongrass Toxic to Dogs? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Lemongrass is a beautifully scented plant often used in Asian recipes. It can grow in your garden, or you can purchase fresh or dried varieties from grocery st…

My Dog Ate a Mouse, What Should I Do? Vet Approved Advice

My Dog Ate a Mouse, What Should I Do? Vet Approved Advice

Let’s face it—our canines are usually not the best mousers. However, sometimes it's completely possible for your canine to get ahold of the mouse, and they mig…

Swimmer’s Tail in Dogs: Vet Approved Signs, Causes & Treatment

Swimmer’s Tail in Dogs: Vet Approved Signs, Causes & Treatment

Dogs use a number of methods to communicate with each other and with us. Body language is an important means of communication, with the tail being one of the q…

Portuguese Water Dog Health Issues: 8 Common Concerns & Treatments

Portuguese Water Dog Health Issues: 8 Common Concerns & Treatments

Portuguese Water Dogs make perfect pets due to their affectionate and lovable natures. They are intelligent, friendly, and great around people, making them sui…

How to Help a Dog With Arthritis at Home: 10 Vet Reviewed Tips & Tricks

How to Help a Dog With Arthritis at Home: 10 Vet Reviewed Tips & Tricks

According to the American Kennel Club (AKC),1 one in five dogs suffers from osteoarthritis, which is the inflammation of one or more joints, which results in m…

Chronic Hepatitis In Dogs: Our Vet Discusses Signs, Causes & Treatment

Chronic Hepatitis In Dogs: Our Vet Discusses Signs, Causes & Treatment

If your dog has been struggling with liver issues, you are doing the right thing by learning as much as possible about it. If they’ve had liver biopsies, they…

Do Heating Pads Help With a Dog’s Arthritis? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Do Heating Pads Help With a Dog’s Arthritis? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Arthritis is quite common in older dogs. If you understand the pain and discomfort that the ailment can inflict, you may wonder whether you can use heat therap…