When Your Older Dog Won’t Eat
Dogs don’t stop eating for no reason.
Can a Dog Break His Tail?
Dogs have bones in the tail, called “coccygeal vertebrae,” and like any bone, tail bones can be broken.
Capnocytophaga Infections
This rare but deadly bacteria lives in your dog’s mouth, but the chance of you contracting a disease from it is slim.
Pyoderma in Dogs
Itchy, crusty, gooey, and probably caused by bacteria, pyoderma treatment starts with medicated shampoo and meds from your veterinarian.
How to Tell If Your Dog Is Pregnant
Dogs are pregnant for 62 days, but that doesn’t mean 62 days from breeding.
Luxating Patellas in Dogs
A dog with a luxating patella, or misaligned knee, needs a solid treatment plan, which often includes surgery. Braces may not be the best choice.
Why Is My Dog Constantly Scratching and Biting Himself?
A dog who is itching a lot is uncomfortable. The constant scratching is annoying – for both of you! Tracking down the cause is the only way to halt the itch.
How to Tell If Your Dog Has A Fever
Here’s what you need to know when your dog has a fever.
Dog Coughs After Drinking Water
Dogs might cough after drinking water for many reasons, most of which are minor. In some cases, however, coughing after drinking water can indicate a serious underlying issue.
Tooth Extractions in Dogs
Tooth extraction dogs is complicated with teeth having multiple deep roots and recovery can take time, but most dogs are happier after having a problem tooth removed.
Heat Stroke in Dogs
Dogs can (and many dogs do) suffer from heat stroke in the summer months. Know the signs of heat stroke in dogs and how to administer first aid treatment.
Ehrlichiosis in Dogs
This tick-borne disease has a 95% survival rate in dogs when caught early.
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Home-to-Home Fostering
The best alternative I’ve ever seen to rehoming dogs through shelters is called a home-to-home model. A new and ideal name for what rescue groups have been doing forever.