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How to Bathe Your Dog at Home
One way to keep your dog’s coat and skin healthy is by keeping it clean. To a certain extent, a dog has its own mechanisms to keep its fur and skin clean and protect itself from various elements.…
Is it ok to shave your dog's fur?
During hot, summer days when the ambient temperature is barely tolerable for us humans, we often imagine that our dogs, with all their thick hair, are probably feeling even worse. The tendency is…
Symptoms and Treatment for Ruptured Eardrums in Dogs
The ear of dogs is divided into three parts - the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. Between the outer ear and the middle ear is a thin membrane called the tympanic membrane or eardrum.…
Ear Tumors in Dogs and Cats
Abnormal growths or tumors can develop in any part of the ear canal - in the external, middle, or inner ear canal. These tumors can be benign or malignant. Tumors that don’t spread are known as…
What to Do if Your Dog Has a Wound on the Ear
Ear injuries in dogs happen for a variety of reasons. A dog’s ears have a strong blood supply. Thus, even a small tear or cut can cause a lot of bleeding. But this should not be a cause for worry…
Pinnal Vasculitis: Why are my dog's ears crusty?
Vasculitis is a general term that is used to describe skin diseases that are caused by inflammation of the blood vessel walls. It is an uncommon disorder that can occur anywhere in the body of cats…
Can dogs eat grass?
Grassy parks and fields are popular places for a dog to stroll around, do their potty breaks, take leisurely walks, and even play with their owners. Having a backyard at home also means having an…
Can dogs eat bananas?
Bananas are a popular fruit snack choice for many people, and for many reasons. They're tasty, full of nutrients, a good source of energy, and have their own natural packaging which makes carrying…
Can dogs eat chicken?
Like humans, a dog needs a balanced diet to keep them healthy. Dogs have specific nutritional requirements that need to be met daily to maintain and support bodily functions. This usually changes…
Stomach Ulcers in Dogs and Cats
Stomach ulceration happens when there’s a disruption in the stomach’s protective barrier, leading to damage to the stomach’s lining and affecting its deeper cell layers. This causes abdominal pain,…
Do dogs get gastric reflux?
Gastric reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux, is characterized by the reverse flow of gastric acid from the stomach back into the esophagus, a tubular organ connecting the mouth to the…
Causes of Intestinal Obstruction in Dogs
Anything that blocks the passage of food along this tract, partially or completely, constitutes intestinal obstruction. This can either be a foreign body a dog has eaten but can’t completely digest,…
Giardia in Dogs and Cats
Giardia is a microscopic, single-cell parasite that can live in the intestine of animals or people. This parasite causes the infection known as Giardiasis. Read on to learn about signs, treatment,…
Canine Influenza Virus (Dog Flu)
In this article, you will become familiar with dog flu symptoms and what to look for in case there is an outbreak of canine influenza in your area. You can read about how the dog flu spreads from…
Whipworms in Dogs and Cats
Whipworms are a large intestinal parasite in dogs and cats. Dogs often get infected with Trichurias vulpis and cats get infected with T. felis, T. serrata, and T. campanula. Whipworms tend to be…
Ear Mites in Dogs
Ear mites are highly contagious and spread easily to other dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, gerbils, mice, and other pets. On a positive note, ear mites do not typically spread to people. Ear…
10 Facts About Your Dog’s Eyes
Have you ever wondered if dogs are really color blind? Or what to expect from your dog’s vision as he ages? Keep reading to learn helpful facts about your dog’s eyes!
Sunburn in Dogs and Cats
Most of us have had a sunburn at some point during our lives. Unpleasant and painful, sunburn or solar dermatitis is caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) sun rays when we spend too much time…