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Protein-Losing Enteropathy in Dogs
Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) in dogs is a condition that causes the loss of protein from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract due to intestinal problems. It’s not a specific disease, but rather a…
Parasites That Cause Diarrhea in Dogs
Parasites, by definition, are organisms that live on a host organism at the expense of the host’s health. They can take many forms, from visible insect parasites to microscopic organisms in the…
My dog has worms in his poop. What do I do?
Stool consistency can be a good indicator of a dog’s health. The gastrointestinal (GI) system plays a huge and important role in maintaining overall health in dogs. It’s responsible for absorbing…
Can I give my dog goat’s milk?
Giving milk as a supplement to a dog’s diet has been a common practice among dog owners. Milk has high amounts of vitamins and minerals and is a common choice for dog owners to use as a nutritional…
Is it ok to give my dog plant-based milk?
Alternative milk options can be given to dogs in replacement of traditional cow’s milk. Plant-based milk alternatives such as soy, almond, and oats, are as nutritious as traditional milk and have…
Pet Medication 101: Pepto-Bismol
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what Pepto-Bismol (bismuth…
Pet Medication 101: Kaopectate
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what kaolin/pectin…
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…
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!
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…
Chiropractic Care for Pets
Over the years, society’s view of animals has changed dramatically - from working creatures that primarily lived outdoors to family members with their own calendars of activities, beds and specialty…
Lice In Dogs and Cats
There are 2 main types of lice in dogs and cats - sucking lice and chewing lice. Lice tend to be species-specific, so they tend to stay on their own preferred host. There are rare reports of the dog…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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,…