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Benadryl for Dogs

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

Dogs do sweat through sweat glands in their paws.
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Home Remedies for Dry Skin on Dogs

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.
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Why Are My Dog’s Eyes Red?

The severity of red eyes in a dog depends in part on where the dog’s eye is red.
Veterinarians clean the paraanal glands of a dog in a veterinary clinic. A necessary procedure for the health of dogs. Pet care

Metamucil For Dogs

Metamucil, or psyllium fiber, is a good home remedy for dog anal gland problems, constipation, and diarrhea.
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Should You Shave a Dog?

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.
Hot and tired bulldog

How Hot Is too Hot for Dogs?

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.
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Brushes and Tools for Shedding Dogs

Finding the best dog brush or grooming tool depends on your dog’s breed, coat type, and hair length.

Why Does My Dog Shed So Much?

Dogs shed for different reasons, from genetics to seasonal hair loss, illness, stress, skin issues, allergies, and insufficient brushing.
Dog with pododermatitis

Seriously Itchy Paws

Pruritic pododermatitis makes your dog miserable with a painful, endless itching sensation. Don’t waste time with home remedies; get an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
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Why is my dog pooping blood?

Why is my dog pooping blood? Blood in your dog's poop may be accompanied by diarrhea, vomiting, or no other symptoms at all. The cause may or may not be serious – but you won’t know until you get to a vet for a diagnosis.
Sick Scared Dog

Clonidine for Dogs

A vet may prescribe clonidine for dogs battling general anxiety and fear-based behaviors, such as leash-reactivity, fear-based aggression, and even separation anxiety. Here’s what you need to know about clonidine for dogs.

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