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Metronidazole Works Like Magic in Dogs

For simple, non-specific diarrhea, metronidazole helps many dogs with a single dose.
A cute English Springer Spaniel Dog, lying down in a field licking his paw surrounded by daisy flowers.

Yeast Infection on Your Dog’s Paws

If your dog frequently licks his itchy paws, he’s liable to trigger a yeast infection, which can take on a life of its own and cause even more itching and discomfort.
Dog in diaper. Senior Yorkshire terrier lying on his bed and wearing a diaper for urinary incontinence.

Dog Incontinence

Dog incontinence medications like Proin and Incurin are more successful than home remedies.

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is becoming more prevalent in certain parts of the country with each passing year. Learn more about Lyme disease symptoms, treatment, and prevention in our dogs.
The sleeping dog's nose has a runny nose.

How to Help a Dog’s Runny Nose

How to care for your dog's runny nose and when to call the vet
Adult tan mixed breed dog wearing a pet hardness laying on the floor looking bored

Stomach Cancer in Dogs

Stomach cancer is a rare but often devastating disease in dogs. Symptoms of stomach cancer mimic those of many other illnesses, making diagnosis challenging.
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Rapamycin: The New Anti-Aging Pill for Dogs?

The average life span of dogs is about 11 years, with some variation based on size and breed. It would appear that there is...
Senior dog with Elizabethan collar

How Long Does Anesthesia Last in Dogs?

Dogs recovering from anesthesia can take about 12 - 24 hours to return to their normal selves. You can expect some common side effects during this period, including sleepiness, whining, disinterest in food, and a wobbly gait.
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Why Is My Dog Coughing Up Phlegm?

Dogs may gag and cough up white foam or mucus when their trachea is irritated. Here’s why a dog may cough up phlegm.
A golden retriever with a swollen mouth

Common Sudden Skin Lumps on a Dog

What to do if you notice your dog has bumps under her fur.
Old black Labrador

Vestibular Syndrome in Dogs

Symptoms of vestibular syndrome (also known as vestibular disease) in dogs include head tilt, unsteady gait, and falling to one side.

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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.