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neosporin for dogs

Should You Use Neosporin on Dogs?

There are worrisome drawbacks to using Neosporin on dog wounds.
What can you give your dog for motion sickness? Dramamine is a standard for humans but dogs should take approved medication.

What Can I Give My Dog for Motion Sickness?

Dogs can take Dramamine for motion sickness, but a better option is an FDA-approved medication.
dog panting with tongue out

Pedialyte for Dogs

Dogs can have Pedialyte, but a better choice is a formula specifically made for dogs.
vitamins for senior dogs

Vitamins for Senior Dogs

The best senior dog vitamins are the ones your dog needs and that have an NASC seal on them.
rat poison bait box

Rat Poisoning and Dogs

Better known as “rat poisons,” rodenticides are deadly to any mammals that consume them. Know the signs of poisoning so you can seek fast, appropriate treatment if your dog finds some.
vet checking for moles on dog

Finding a Mole on Your Dog

Regardless of its color, a mole on a dog is benign and harmless.
dogs eating scrambled eggs

Best Foods for Dogs with Diarrhea

The best food for your dog with loose stools is food that is bland and high in fiber.
cyst on dog paw

How to Treat Cysts on Dogs

Cysts are benign, but they can be annoying if they continually drain.
why do dogs shiver

Why Do Dogs Shiver?

Dogs sometimes shiver when they are cold, but if your dog is shaking when it’s not cold, there may be reason to worry.
dog with snow nose

Snow Nose on Dogs Is Real

Snow nose on dogs is harmless and the pink color usually goes away with the seasons.
large and small dog

The Best Age to Spay Your Dog

The best age to spay a large breed dog will vary from a small breed dog, as there are risks of spaying a dog too early.
One young freelancer sitting in his office with his dog

What to Do If Your Dog Eats Marijuana (Edibles, Weed, Vape Cartridges, etc.)

The amount and type of THC-containing product consumed will determine the seriousness of this event for your dog, and dictate the level of your emergency response.

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Stop looking for (or giving!) health and training advice from strangers...

Tobacco and carrots are not good for deworming a dog. This and other advice that you get from online forums and message groups is probably best discarded in favor of advice from a reputable source.