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What to Do if Your Dog is Attacked by a Porcupine
Outdoor excursions are always something to look forward to for pets and pet owners alike. These are excellent opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors and bombard the senses with varied and…
How to Stop Your Pet from Licking Their Wounds
Owners are often frustrated when treating a wound on their dog or cat because pets are always wanting/trying to lick the wound, making it challenging to apply topical medications and prolonging the…
Can dogs drink soda?
Soda is a quintessential, all-time favorite drink and thirst-quencher. When you reach for your favorite soda drink on a super-hot day, your canine buddy will surely be waiting for his share, too.…
Can dogs drink bone broth?
Bone broth has gained the reputation of being good for dogs with digestive issues, unhealthy hair coats, or sore joints. Nutrients from bone broth can also help with digestion and gut health, and…
My dog has a cut on his paw pad. What should I do?
If your dog has injured his paws, you need to take care of it right away. Your pet needs healthy paws and paw pads to navigate through the world. This area of their body touches the ground and takes…
Why does my dog get diarrhea after changing his diet?
Diarrhea in dogs is often triggered by their diet. When a dog ingests rotten or contaminated food or a food ingredient they’re allergic to, it often causes stomach upset. However, there are cases…
My dog vomited worms. What should I do?
Witnessing your dog vomiting worms can be a scary sight. Fear not, because you are in the same boat with many pet parents. Worm infestation is a common issue encountered by most pet owners at one…
What to Feed a Dog with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is considered to be a syndrome, versus a disease. It’s a multi-faceted condition triggered by many underlying conditions. Though there’s no specific cause of IBD in…
What to Do if Your Pet Has a Bite Wound
Did your dog or cat get bitten by another animal? Don't panic! There are many things that you can do to help your pet. The first step is to verify that your pet is up-to-date on vaccines. If not,…
My dog’s wound won’t heal. What should I do?
The curious streaks and playful nature of dogs can easily get them into trouble. It’s no wonder they end up with wounds when playing, getting into fights with other animals, or by accident.…
Common Types of Skin Tumors in Dogs
Skin disorders are one of the most commonly reported health problems in dogs. Around 13% of veterinary visits involve some sort of skin problem. This can range from simple allergic dermatitis or…
Is diet important for my dog’s heart health?
Heart diseases, such as congestive heart failure, are commonly seen in dogs. Around 10% of dogs that are seen in a veterinary clinic have some form of heart problem. Usually seen in older dogs,…
Abscesses in Dogs: Causes and Treatment Options
Skin abscesses often appear as painful swelling on the skin which can be firm or fluid-filled to the touch, depending on how thick the pus is inside. Typically, skin abscesses appear suddenly, often…
How to Prevent Flystrike in Dogs and Cats
Flystrike in dogs and cats is one of those skin conditions where treatment and preventive medication is not readily available. It’s important that pet owners are aware of how this skin problem…
Tooth Root Abscesses in Dogs
Dogs have 42 adult teeth: 6 incisors, 4 canines, 16 premolars, and 10 molars. Any of these teeth are at risk for developing an abscess, but the most common teeth to develop abscesses are the upper…
Cuterebra Infestation in Dogs and Cats
Skin parasites are a common problem in dogs and cats. Commonly encountered external parasites, like fleas, lice, and ticks, can easily be treated and controlled with over-the-counter preventive…
Pemphigus in Dogs
Pemphigus can best be described as an immune-mediated skin disease in dogs where a dog’s own immune system begins to attack the connection between the normal layers of skin cells. There are…
Symptoms of Deafness in Dogs
Dogs can lose their hearing for different reasons. Some dogs are born deaf or lose their hearing in the first few weeks of life. Partial or complete deafness is common in senior dogs, with or…