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A Few Drops of Blue-Green Algae Can Kill a Dog

Signs of blue-green algae poisoning can begin within 30 minutes of ingestion.
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Why Are My Dog’s Nails Splitting?

Split or broken nails are very painful for dogs and can get infected – and some dogs are highly prone to these problems. Here’s how to prevent your dog’s nails from splitting or breaking.
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Dry Shampoo for Dogs

You can use dry shampoo on your dog when a regular bath is not in the cards, but why would you?
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Is Your Dog’s Poop a Weird Color?

Follow our simple dog poop color chart to learn why your dog's poop is not brown.
How long should a dog's nails be? In a word: short.

How Long Should a Dog’s Nails Be?

The correct dog nail length is when the nails don’t touch the ground when your dog is standing still.
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Pica in Dogs

If you’re battling pica in your dog, you can’t ignore it. Treatments depend upon the signs you’re seeing and suspected causes.
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Fluoxetine for Dogs

While FDA-approved for separation anxiety, fluoxetine is also a medication for aggressive dogs.
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Interdigital Cysts

Interdigital cysts can make your dog’s paws painful and irritated. Here are the causes of interdigital cysts and appropriate treatments for them.
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Causes of Seizures in Dogs

There are many potential causes of seizures in dogs – and the cause needs to be identified in each patient in order to treat them successfully.
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Heating Pad for Dog Arthritis

Heat therapy for dogs can reduce pain, ease stiffness, and relax muscles.
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Intestinal Blockages in Dogs

Intestinal blockages in dogs are a surgical emergency – but the dog’s prognosis is good if veterinary attention, diagnosis, and surgery are promptly provided.
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Running With Your Dog

Running or jogging has benefits for you and your dog, but keeping your dog safe while exercising is paramount. Here’s how to get a safe start to running together.

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Aggression at Dog Parks

We’ve all got stories about terrible things that we’ve seen or heard about that happened at a dog park. I would argue that there are just as many potentially aggressive humans at these parks as there are dogs who exhibit aggressive behavior.