Health

What to do when your dog gets sprayed by a skunk.

Melatonin dosage charts are on supplement packs made for dogs, but we caution you to check with your veterinarian before using melatonin.

Many dog breeds have their tails docked when they are puppies. We discuss why and how this is done and detail the potential adverse side effects of the procedure.

Healthy dogs need to drink about an ounce per pound of their body weight daily – but many factors can affect their consumption.

A broken or split nail is painful for your dog, but not all of them require a trip to your veterinarian. You may be able to treat it yourself; here’s how.

Know your dog’s weight and how to recognize a mild allergic reaction before giving Benadryl to dogs.

Dogs do sweat through sweat glands in their paws.

Dry skin in dogs contributes to dull coats, dander, hair loss, skin odor, itching, scratching, and irritation. Relieve your dog’s dry skin discomfort with simple home remedies that work.

The severity of red eyes in a dog depends in part on where the dog’s eye is red.

Metamucil, or psyllium fiber, is a good home remedy for dog anal gland problems, constipation, and diarrhea.

Some dog breeds need regular shaving, like Poodles. Other breeds—especially double-coated breeds—should not be shaved. Here’s when shaving your dog is necessary.

The short answer to how hot is too hot for dogs is, it depends, but if you think it’s hot your dog thinks it’s hot.