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Dog Health

Dog Health

Dog Panting Even When Resting: Likely Causes

As we start seeing the sun more and temperatures warm up, there’s no doubt that you may notice your dog panting a little more often. It’s a natural process that helps to cool their body. […]

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Dog Health

Best Sleeping Pills for Dogs: Vet Explains How to Use Safely

I’ve lost track of the amount of times an owner has asked me about sleeping pills for their dog. This can be because they have a boisterous puppy who won’t settle, an elderly dog who […]

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Dog Health

Dog with a Bleeding Tumor or Lump: What to Do (FAQ with our Vet)

Unfortunately, our dogs are not immune to lumps, bumps, or tumors. They’re actually very common. It’s also fairly common for those same lumps and bumps to bleed periodically. Whether the bleed is directly related to […]

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Dog Health

Mucus in My Dog’s Diarrhea: What Should I Do? [Vet Advice]

“Doc, my dog’s poop is covered with slime, should I be worried?” – a concerned pup’s parent recently asked me when he noticed mucus in his pup’s stool. I explained to him there are several […]

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Dog Health

Vaginal Discharge in a Pregnant Dog: When it is OK, When to Worry (Before & After Birth)

So your dog is expecting!  How exciting!  Hopefully she’ll have an easy pregnancy and a simple delivery with no complications.  To ensure the best chance of a good outcome for mother and pups, preparation is […]

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Dog Health

7 Tips from Our Vet To Stop a Dog From Licking a Wound

One of the biggest challenges to heal a dog’s wound is the dog itself! Dogs are notorious for wanting to lick and chew at their wound as it heals, and this can cause a range […]

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Dog Care

Swollen Dog Ankle? Read our Vet’s Recommendations

A dog’s ankle is an intricate device made up of bones, muscles, and connective tissue that allow them to run, jump, and all of the other amazing things they do every day. When you’re dealing […]

vet healing and bandaging a dog wound (close up of the dog's leg)
Dog Health

Infected Dog Wounds: Healing Stages & Recovery [Vet Advice]

Assessing and treating wounds is an everyday part of my job as a veterinarian. This includes both surgical wounds and traumatic wounds. Wound healing is not always straightforward, and our dogs can be quite prone […]

dog wagging tail
Dog Health

Dog’s Tail with a New Lump: What Is It? [Pictures & Vet Advice]

While I see dogs and their owners about new lumps and bumps most days, tail lumps are rather uncommon. Of course, they do occur, but they are quite infrequent when compared to lumps appearing on […]

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Dog Health

Pictures of Ear Mites in Dogs: What They Look Like and How to Treat Them

Ear mites are more commonly thought of as a cat problem, but they can show up in our dog’s ears from time to time. A problem with ear mites, besides causing an intensely itchy ear […]

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