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Dog Breeds That Stay Clean and Low-Odor
If doggy odor puts you off, a few breeds barely smell — some can go a month without a bath and stay fresh. The Shiba Inu, Husky, Toy Poodle, Schnauzer, and Chihuahua top the list for light body odor and easy coats, though Huskies and Chihuahuas come with their own quirks worth knowing.
Does an Indoor Dog Still Need Brushing?
Even a dog that never goes outside needs its teeth brushed—food debris between teeth breeds bacteria and builds plaque that leads to bad breath, gum disease, and infection. Start around six months with a pet toothbrush and fluoride-free pet paste, and keep it gentle so brushing stays a positive routine.
Three Steps to Handle Dog Ear Mites
Dog ear mites need prompt care or they lead to otitis and hearing loss. Clean the outer ear, apply an anti-mite ear solution, isolate the dog and disinfect the home, and prevent recurrence with regular checks and dry ears.
When Do Female Dogs Get Their Period?
A female dog usually reaches sexual maturity around 6–8 months and comes into heat then, with bleeding starting 7–10 days after the heat begins and lasting about two weeks. Signs include a swollen vulva with light discharge, frequent licking, and clinginess; a first heat means sexual but not full physical maturity, so breeding should wait.
Can Dogs Get Facial Paralysis?
Facial paralysis seems rare in people. The AVMA found it common in senior dogs, with many signs owners never notice.
What Happens If a Dog Gets Aspergillus Mold
Today we learn the harm Aspergillus mold does to people and pets.
Why Are a Dog’s Eyes Red and Swollen?
In the process of raising a dog, even the most careful owner cannot avoid the dog developing small problems; a common eye symptom is red and swollen eyes, found in many dogs.
What to Do When a Dog’s Eyes Are Inflamed
When a dog's eyes are inflamed, many eye problems appear, such as increased eye discharge, more tears, and red eyes, all affecting eye health. So when the dog's eyes are inflamed, use some antibacterial anti-inflammatory eye drops and do daily eye care to restore the dog's eye health.
Dog Keratitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Keratitis means inflammation of the corneal tissue. Symptoms of dog keratitis mainly show new blood vessels around the cornea, corneal opacity, ciliary congestion, corneal ulcer, perforation, and fibrillar deposits in the posterior chamber. It usually appears in four forms: superficial, pigmented, deep, and ulcerative.
What to Do About Prolonged Postpartum Lochia in Dogs
As we know, after birth a dog sheds the afterbirth; the residual blood and turbid fluid in the womb is called 'lochia.' Weak uterine contraction, uterine fatigue, endocrine disorder, local inflammation, or retained placenta are the main causes of incomplete postpartum lochia.