ACL injuries in dogs

Ask a DVM: How to Deal With ACL Injuries in Dogs?

  Knee injuries are quite common in humans. You've probably heard of a person tearing a ligament in their and needing surgery to repair it....
Nuclear Sclerosis in Dogs

Nuclear Sclerosis in Dogs: What Owners Must Know

When you observe change in your dog’s eyes that causes their pupils to look cloudy, hazy, and/or change the color, you may first think...
What Are the Causes of Heartworm in Dogs

Taking a Very Close Look at Causes of Heartworm in Dogs

Heartworm. It’s exactly what it sounds like: parasitic worms that feed on your dog’s heart. They’re disgusting, deadly, found all over the world and...
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Dog’s Nose Changing Color: Why Did It Change From Black To Pink?

Have you asked yourself lately, "why is my dog's nose changing color?" Did you notice that your dog's black nose has turned pink, then back...
My Dog Has Diarrhea

Dog Has Diarrhea? 9 Ways to Prevent and Treat It

At some point every dog owner is going to have to deal with some doggy diarrhea. It just goes with the territory. But finding...
5 Things to Do if Your Dog is Paralyzed

Paralysis in Dogs: 5 Things to Do For Sudden Dog Paralysis

The brain, spine, nerves, and muscles all work together for our bodies and dogs' bodies to move.  Nerves transmit signals from the brain to the body...
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Bumps Under Your Dog’s Fur: Here’s 5 Things It Could Be

With different environmental and physical conditions affecting dogs at different times of the year, at different times of their lives, and even times of...
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My Dog Has Swollen Face: 7 Reasons Why and What You Should Do

If your dog has swollen face, there's an underlying cause that you need to determine. Only then can you know if you should panic or...
Leaky Gut in Dogs - A Real Thing or a Myth

Leaky Gut in Dogs: Real Thing or a Myth?

The legitimacy of leaky gut syndrome in dogs (and people) has been debated as the idea of the condition is a recent development, whether...
What Is Enlarged Heart in Dogs (Dilated Cardiomyopathy)

Enlarged Heart in Dogs (Dilated Cardiomyopathy): What You Must Know

If your dog is having difficulty breathing, is losing weight and suffers from a cough, he may be suffering from the deadly condition of...
Ringworm in Dogs - How to Prevent and Treat It

Ringworm in Dogs: Prevention and Treatment

A ringworm infection is a parasitic infection that can befall your dog. Often mistakenly lumped together with worm infections such as tapeworms, roundworms, whipworms, hookworms, and others because of its name, ringworm is dogs isn’t actually caused by worms – instead, it is fungal infections.
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Dog Dementia Stages: What You Need To Know

Dogs are a lot like humans. We both feel emotions; we both like to belong to a family or a group. Unfortunately, dogs also experience the...

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4 Tips & Tricks for Navigating Peak Flea and Tick Season

Here it comes... the dreaded peak flea and tick season. For us pet owners, while we love those sunny beach trips and walking in the...
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Have Pet, Will Travel: Guide to Spring or Summer Trips with...

In Partnership with Merck Animal Health In my opinion, there's no better time to travel with your pet than in either spring or summer. The weather's...
Can I Afford A Dog

Can I Afford A Dog?

Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.
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How to Get Rid of a Dog: The Right Way

Are you faced with the challenging decision of how to let go of your furry companion? We understand that circumstances change. And even...
Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.
Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a happy dog or friendly cat come running over to you looking for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Why do pets make us happy? Pets do a lot more than just keep us company. The unconditional love that they provide us with is priceless and incomparable to any love that we get other humans.

Dog Names Starting With Z

Are you looking for dog names starting with Z? Well, you're in the right place! Getting a new pup would mean preparing for a new set...
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How Many Dogs Are Too Many?

We've all been there. Pet owners of one dog think, "Maybe I should get one more." Then, once you get the second dog, you'll...
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Can Dogs Get Sick From Humans?

If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed profile

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Profile

Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...