Metamucil For Dogs
Metamucil, or psyllium fiber, is a good home remedy for dog anal gland problems, constipation, and diarrhea.
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.
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.
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.
Pruritic 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.
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.
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.
Does Spaying or Neutering Change Dog Behavior?
Why “fixing” your dog may not fix the behaviors that you find problematic.
Plants Poisonous to Dogs
We love our trees, shrubs, flowers, and houseplants for good reason. They reduce our stress levels, improve our health, increase our connections to nature, and bring us hours of aesthetic appreciation. Unfortunately, some of our favorite plants can be dangerous to dogs.
Prenatal Vitamins for Dogs
The best prenatal vitamins for dogs are found in foods marked for “all life stages.” The one exception is B9, a vitamin for pregnant dogs you might want to discuss with your veterinarian.
What To Do If Your Dog Eats Chocolate
Eating chocolate can threaten your dog’s life – or just pose a threat of vomit. How to know whether your dog’s chocolate consumption is an emergency, and what to do if it is.
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How “Bird Flu” Could Threaten Your Dog
The “bird flu”, or avian influenza, has been around for a long time; it’s circulated in wild birds since the late 1990s. But like all viruses, it mutates over time—and influenza viruses are known to mutate very quickly. What’s more, some emerging strains are deadlier than others.