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Eye Drops for Dogs

The only safe over-the-counter eye drops for dogs are saline eye drops and artificial tears.
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Vitamin E For Dogs: What You Should Know

Vitamin E is good and safe for dogs, but that doesn’t mean every dog needs it. Dogs on fish oil, however, may benefit from a vitamin E supplement.
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What Does Fish Oil Do for Dogs?

Fish oil benefits for dogs with arthritis are well researched, but this natural supplement can also help with your dog’s itchy skin, cognition, and more.
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How to Prevent Kennel Cough

Vaccinating your dog for the most common causes of kennel cough is the most important preventative strategy, but there are management steps that will help protect your dog, too.
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Can You Cut Dog Whiskers?

Yes, you can cut dog whiskers, and they do grow back. However, your dog’s whiskers give him sensory information about the world around him.
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Dogs

Your dog cannot smell carbon monoxide; it is an odorless gas.
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Is Salmon Oil Good for Dogs?

The benefits of salmon oil for dogs include improved cognitive function, joint mobility, and immune function, including minor skin allergies.
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Hip Dysplasia in Dogs

This deformity of the dog’s hip joint, whether caused by inherited conformation or by excessive exercise or overnutrition as a pup, can be successfully treated and managed.
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Is That Growth on the Dog’s Nose a Polyp?

Nasal polyps in dogs are pink growths in the moist tissues of the nose and throat, possibly visible in a nostril.
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What Causes Yeast Infection in Dog Ears?

Frequent swimming and allergies are among the common causes of a dog ear yeast infection. Untreated, it can lead to scratching, head tilting, and neurological issues.
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Riding in Cars With Dogs

To prevent injuries – or even your dog’s accidental death – when driving with your dog, restrain your dog with a safety harness and seat belt or a properly secured crate, and don’t let your dog sit on your lap, or drive with his head out the window.
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Is My Dog Overweight?

Overweight dogs show sad symptoms that indicate a weight issue, so it's important to learn how to tell if a dog is overweight. Here’s how.

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Parallels between Force-Free Training and Gentle Parenting

Both gentle parenting and force-free training emphasize empathy for the living being you're responsible for, and patience with their behavior as their core tenet.