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If your dog coughs after drinking water, let’s examine three potential health issues that could be at play and what to do about each.
- April 21, 2021
If your dog coughs after drinking water, let’s examine three potential health issues that could be at play and what to do about each.
Can dogs take ibuprofen? And what should you do next if your dog ate ibuprofen? Here’s what to know about ibuprofen and dogs.
- January 18, 2021
Can dogs take ibuprofen? And what should you do next if your dog ate ibuprofen? Here’s what to know about ibuprofen and dogs.
Let’s explore the basics of the dog digestive system, like how long does it take for a dog to digest food? How long does food stay in a dog’s stomach? Where does you dog’s digestion actually take place?
- October 27, 2020
Let’s explore the basics of the dog digestive system, like how long does it take for a dog to digest food? How long does food stay in a dog’s stomach? Where does you dog’s digestion actually take place?
Regular-strength Benadryl is a common OTC antihistamine, but is it safe for dogs? Let’s look at how and when Benadryl might be recommended for dogs with allergies, anxiety, insect stings or bites, and motion sickness.
- September 28, 2020
Regular-strength Benadryl is a common OTC antihistamine, but is it safe for dogs? Let’s look at how and when Benadryl might be recommended for dogs with allergies, anxiety, insect stings or bites, and motion sickness.
Does your dog suddenly have irritated or possibly infected eyes? Should you use medicated OTC eye drops for humans as eye drops for dogs? Please read this first!
- December 11, 2019
Does your dog suddenly have irritated or possibly infected eyes? Should you use medicated OTC eye drops for humans as eye drops for dogs? Please read this first!
The ABCs of CBD oil for your dog – Why and How it works for your dog.
- August 19, 2019
The ABCs of CBD oil for your dog – Why and How it works for your dog.
Can you put Neosporin on dogs to treat a minor wound, cut, or scrape? Can you put Neosporin on dogs’ stitches or sutures? What happens if a dog licked or ingested Neosporin? Let’s answer some common questions about Neosporin for dogs here.
- July 23, 2019
Can you put Neosporin on dogs to treat a minor wound, cut, or scrape? Can you put Neosporin on dogs’ stitches or sutures? What happens if a dog licked or ingested Neosporin? Let’s answer some common questions about Neosporin for dogs here.
Can you give a dog aspirin or ibuprofen? The answers aren’t clear cut when it comes to human medications for dogs — and you should always consult a vet.
- May 22, 2019
Can you give a dog aspirin or ibuprofen? The answers aren’t clear cut when it comes to human medications for dogs — and you should always consult a vet.
Yeast infection in dogs can arise when naturally occurring fungi reproduce out of control. Learn more about causes, symptoms and treatment options for yeast infection in dogs.
- March 5, 2019
Yeast infection in dogs can arise when naturally occurring fungi reproduce out of control. Learn more about causes, symptoms and treatment options for yeast infection in dogs.
There are three major STDs that affect dogs: one bacterial, one viral, and one transmissible form of cancer. Each is most frequently found among intact strays, feral, or wild dogs.
- February 7, 2017
There are three major STDs that affect dogs: one bacterial, one viral, and one transmissible form of cancer. Each is most frequently found among intact strays, feral, or wild dogs.
Is your senior dog’s once-stentorian bark starting to sound hoarse or weak? Are they less energetic? Let’s look at the canine voice box, or larynx, and examine laryngeal paralysis, a potentially debilitating condition.
- January 24, 2017
Is your senior dog’s once-stentorian bark starting to sound hoarse or weak? Are they less energetic? Let’s look at the canine voice box, or larynx, and examine laryngeal paralysis, a potentially debilitating condition.
Google’s Year in Search data has been released! 2016’s top dog questions were mostly searches about health, care, behavior … and Goofy? We’ve got answers to the year’s burning questions!
- December 27, 2016
Google’s Year in Search data has been released! 2016’s top dog questions were mostly searches about health, care, behavior … and Goofy? We’ve got answers to the year’s burning questions!
The 8-year-old dog was facing humane euthanasia when his pet parents sought out the treatment, Lymphocyte T-Cell Immunomodulator. Now he’s running and jumping!
- November 14, 2016
The 8-year-old dog was facing humane euthanasia when his pet parents sought out the treatment, Lymphocyte T-Cell Immunomodulator. Now he’s running and jumping!
Cynophobia is the fear of dogs. Calling any phobia “weird” or “silly” dismisses issues and symptoms that are very real. What causes people to be afraid of dogs? Is it treatable?
- November 1, 2016
Cynophobia is the fear of dogs. Calling any phobia “weird” or “silly” dismisses issues and symptoms that are very real. What causes people to be afraid of dogs? Is it treatable?
What is cannabidiol, the primary agent in CBD dog treats? Are these medical edibles the same as a dog eating weed? No! CBD is not THC. We lay out the facts.
- August 16, 2016
What is cannabidiol, the primary agent in CBD dog treats? Are these medical edibles the same as a dog eating weed? No! CBD is not THC. We lay out the facts.
Do you kiss your dog with that mouth? Should you? Let’s explore some frankly bizarre folk wisdom about dog tongues, saliva, and cleanliness.
- June 22, 2016
Do you kiss your dog with that mouth? Should you? Let’s explore some frankly bizarre folk wisdom about dog tongues, saliva, and cleanliness.
Why do dogs turn, tilt, or cock their heads? To hear better? To express empathy? Because they’re ill? Let’s explore some possible reasons for the head tilt.
- May 17, 2016
Why do dogs turn, tilt, or cock their heads? To hear better? To express empathy? Because they’re ill? Let’s explore some possible reasons for the head tilt.
Canine pyoderma, or puppy impetigo, is a bacterial skin infection linked to young dogs. Learn more about causes, symptoms, and treatment options here!
- April 19, 2016
Canine pyoderma, or puppy impetigo, is a bacterial skin infection linked to young dogs. Learn more about causes, symptoms, and treatment options here!
You’re unlikely to encounter poisonous toads at the dog park, but they’re one alarming reason why a dog might be foaming at the mouth!
- April 12, 2016
You’re unlikely to encounter poisonous toads at the dog park, but they’re one alarming reason why a dog might be foaming at the mouth!
A powerful livestock antibiotic, Tylan and tylosin are prescribed by vets as an off-label treatment for chronic diarrhea in dogs.
- April 5, 2016
A powerful livestock antibiotic, Tylan and tylosin are prescribed by vets as an off-label treatment for chronic diarrhea in dogs.
Is there a basic timeline or vaccination schedule for puppies? What boosters do dogs need as they age?
- March 15, 2016
Is there a basic timeline or vaccination schedule for puppies? What boosters do dogs need as they age?
As they reach middle age and seniority, unspayed female dogs are at much greater risk of developing dangerous health issues.
- January 12, 2016
As they reach middle age and seniority, unspayed female dogs are at much greater risk of developing dangerous health issues.
In dogs, acepromazine is frequently prescribed as an anti-anxiety and anti-nausea medication, but is it safe?
- December 8, 2015
In dogs, acepromazine is frequently prescribed as an anti-anxiety and anti-nausea medication, but is it safe?
Prednisone is a powerful synthetic steroid, generally prescribed to reduce swelling and inflammation in dogs, and one with potentially dangerous side effects.
- August 14, 2015
Prednisone is a powerful synthetic steroid, generally prescribed to reduce swelling and inflammation in dogs, and one with potentially dangerous side effects.
A new survey reveals that 10 percent of dog and cat owners would be willing to spend more than $3,000 on medical procedures if it…
- August 31, 2011
A new survey reveals that 10 percent of dog and cat owners would be willing to spend more than $3,000 on medical procedures if it…
We’ve all known people who fall asleep quickly. But Mable puts them to shame. This cute 5-year-old bearded collie mix suffers from canine narcolepsy. The…
- January 24, 2011
We’ve all known people who fall asleep quickly. But Mable puts them to shame. This cute 5-year-old bearded collie mix suffers from canine narcolepsy. The…
Thanks to Karen, Roxie’s furmom, for barking in about this article in Petcentric! And I soooo agree with you about listening to dogs! Karen wrote:…
- November 15, 2006
Thanks to Karen, Roxie’s furmom, for barking in about this article in Petcentric! And I soooo agree with you about listening to dogs! Karen wrote:…
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