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Dog Care

Puppy With Black Poop: Is It Serious? Vet Shares What to Do

New puppy owners frequently have questions, some relating to their youngster’s poop. So, it was no surprise to get periodic calls from owners asking if they should be concerned when their puppy had black poop. […]

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Dog Care

Puppy Poop Color Chart: Our Vet Explains Colors and Consistency

As a vet, I have seen all kinds of puppy poop. So, when new puppy parents called to ask about changes in their puppy’s feces, I knew how to evaluate the color and consistency variations […]

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Dog Care

Dog Shaking Head and Tilting Head to One Side? Most Likely Medical Reasons & What to Do

Dogs shaking and tilting their heads is a common behavior that can serve various purposes. In this article, we will review when it can be a sign that something is wrong, the most likely causes, […]

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Dog Care

Side Effects of Vaccine on Dogs (By Vaccine): Our Vets Explain

We all want to keep out canine companions healthy and happy. One of the best and easiest ways to do this is by getting them vaccinated. Vaccines help protect our pups against many contagious and […]

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Dog Care

My Puppy (Less Than 2 Years Old) Has Blood in His Poop: What Does it Mean?

When I was in practice, seeing puppies with blood in their feces was a regular event. It is important to perform a thorough examination to discover the underlying cause since puppies have immature immune systems […]

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Dog Care

Yellow, Green, or White Mucus in Dog Poop: What Mucus Colors Can Tell You

Occasionally in practice, I’d encounter a dog with colored mucus in the poop. In treating the various cases, I learned the value of evaluating the color of the mucus and stool color and consistency as […]

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Dog Care

Do Dogs Get Period Cramps? How to Help [Vet Advice]

As a veterinarian, I’m often asked ‘Do dogs get cramps when in heat’? Many owners worry for their female when she is in heat. This is especially true when she is going through her first […]

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Dog Care

Yuck! What’s This Brown Liquid my Dog Just Threw Up?

As alarming as it is when our dogs vomit, to see them bringing up brown liquid can be extra concerning. As a vet, I always ask owners to describe their pets’ vomit and to show […]

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Dog Care

4 Reasons Dogs Eat Grass & Vomit [Veterinarian Advice]

It is very common indeed for dogs to eat grass and most do it their whole lives, on and off. Owners often mention it to me in passing during a consult, wondering why it happens […]

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Dog Care

Dog Vomiting & No Longer Eating: Top Reasons and Remedies to Help

Dogs are known for their voracious appetite and for eating anything in sight, so it can be an alarming situation for any pet owner when their furry friend suddenly starts vomiting and stops eating. It’s […]

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