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Why Dogs Itch and How to Treat It
Itching can come from allergies, weather, bedding, diet, nerves, or internal disease — and once parasites are ruled out, corticosteroids often calm it fastest. Find and remove the trigger (switch shampoo, fix diet, control fleas) and see a vet for whole-body or unexplained itching.
Why Won’t Your Dog Go Out in Winter?
Today we look at why dogs refuse winter walks, and what to do.
Symptoms of Heatstroke in Dogs
The worst summer fear is dog heatstroke, which can be fatal! As summer comes, owners worry about heatstroke. What are the symptoms and how to prevent it?
Should Your Dog Diet in Winter?
Today we learn whether dogs should bulk up in winter. Spoiler: they shouldn't - they can even eat less.
Why Is Your Dog Coughing?
Dog cough often comes from tracheitis, kennel cough, a cold, or a stuck foreign object. Tracheitis responds to nebulized amikacin; a stuck object needs the vet to remove it. Keep the dog warm and dose human cough meds carefully.
Why Has Your Dog Suddenly Lost Its Appetite?
A dog that used to love meals suddenly eats less - is it the hot weather killing its appetite, or did it overeat last meal and get indigestion? There are several possible reasons a dog suddenly goes off its food.
When You Should Not Bathe Your Dog
Every dog loves to look good, and looking good means staying clean and tidy - yet dogs love freedom and would rather stay filthy than take a bath.
5 Tips to Keep Your Dog Warm and Healthy in Winter
Winter solstice marks the coldest time of year - a stern test of a dog's fitness, when careful care matters. Once balance breaks and resistance drops, germs strike, causing sensitive gut and runny-nose colds. How to help your dog through a warm, comfortable winter and boost immunity - read on.
Can a Dog’s Non-Black Nose Be Tanned by the Sun?
Many dog owners meet the problem of a non-black nose. Let's first understand the reasons a dog's nose is not black.
Summer Tips to Prevent Dog Heatstroke
This time we write about keeping fur kids cool in summer; owners must not be lazy, or severe heatstroke can be fatal. On hot days people sweat; how much more a dog in a thick long coat.