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Symptoms of Vaccine Allergy in Dogs
Vaccination is a necessary part of dog care, but during vaccination some dogs show vaccine intolerance, the most common being an allergic reaction. What should you do if your dog has an allergic reaction after vaccination?
How to Help a Kitten Quickly Adapt to a New Environment
Will a kitten have a stress reaction in a new home? What if a shy kitten refuses food? How should a newcomer get along with a resident cat? These seem simple but make owners very anxious.
How Scary Is a Dog’s Middle-Ear Infection?
Today we learn what a dog's middle-ear infection is. You'd guess: if there's otitis media, isn't there otitis externa too? Right - externa is the outer canal, media is the middle ear.
Why Do So Many Dogs Fight at the Drop of a Hat
Today let's learn together how to make a dog no longer aggressive.
Dog Diarrhea: Causes and What to Do
Normal dog stool is formed brown 1-2 times daily; diarrhea is soft/watery, more frequent, sometimes with blood or odor, and low energy. Causes range from diet and stress to viruses, bacteria, parasites, IBD, and tumors; fast, probiotics, and vet care by severity.
First Aid for Common Dog Skin Diseases
Skin disease is common in dogs, mainly from high heat and humidity. Common ones are fungal infection, mites and fleas. Below we explain the symptoms and treatment of these three.
Why Your Dog Is Suddenly Getting White Hair
White hair suddenly on the head? Actually coat turning white is natural; as owners, our hair whitens with age too.
Dog Neutering: A Complete Guide to the Surgery and Recovery
What changes after a dog is neutered? Many know neutering should be done early, but not why. A veterinarian answers common questions about the procedure and explains post-op recovery and care.
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.
Ten Taboos for First-Time Dog Owners
New dog owners often make the same mistakes, from bathing too soon to feeding human food and using the wrong shampoo. Avoid these ten common taboos to keep your puppy safe and healthy.