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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Dog drinking water

Signs of Kidney Failure in Dogs

Symptoms of kidney disease can be subtle, often starting with your dog drinking lots more water.
The human hands wearing blue sterile gloves, holding dachshund head, show to the camera dog teeth without one front tooth. Veterinarian in white coat checking animal dental health.

Senior Dog Is Losing Teeth

Tooth loss is somewhat preventable in senior dogs, as it is in humans, but you need to start dental care sooner rather than later.
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Best Age to Neuter a Male Dog

The effects of neutering a dog too early changed the recommendation of when to neuter.
Closeup the disease on cat skin, Dermatitis in dog, skin laminate and dog hair fallen

Folliculitis in Dogs

Bacterial folliculitis is an infection of the dog’s hair follicles and superficial skin. It can be precipitated by a number of conditions, so successful treatment depends on finding the cause.

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No Balls in the House!

Boone lunged toward the ball first – but he’s not a good catcher – so the ball bounced past me toward a steel and stone side-table, with Boone in pursuit. He pursued so hard, he smashed his face right into the edge of the steel table.