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Vaginal Hyperplasia in Dogs
Vaginal hyperplasia is a proliferative swelling of the vaginal wall in female dogs, usually during estrus, driven by excess estrogen response. Small masses often resolve after estrus, but protruding masses that are abraded or infected require surgical removal.
Why has my dog suddenly become so clingy and wants to be held all the time, when it never used to be?
A dog that suddenly becomes clingy may be feeling insecure, stressed or anxious, going through a heat cycle, or be unwell or ill. A dog new to an unfamiliar environment may cling due to stress or insecurity, and this usually eases as it adjusts; fear or anxiety can also make a dog clingier. If the sudden clinginess comes with low mood or loss of appetite, consider that your dog may be sick and take it to the vet.
What should I do when my dog is in heat?
Manage a dog in heat with isolation from unneutered animals, close monitoring, and avoiding public outings. If you do not plan to breed, spaying is recommended to reduce discomfort and control reproductive health.
Why Dogs Lick Their Genitals and When to Worry
Some genital licking is normal grooming, but excessive licking often signals a discharge from an underlying problem. The causes differ between males and females — here is what to watch for and how the vet investigates.
Should You Neuter Your Dog?
Neutering cuts the risk of several cancers and infections but raises the odds of weight gain and thyroid issues. Weigh the pros and cons, and time the surgery after full growth.
Helping Your Dog Through Autumn
As temperatures drop, autumn brings a heat cycle, extra energy, more parasite exposure, and drier skin. Manage mating or neuter, raise exercise, deworm after outdoor play, and bathe less with a dog shampoo.
Why Your Dog Won’t Eat and What to Do
A dog skipping meals is often harmless — teething, heat, or pregnancy can suppress appetite temporarily — but it can also signal illness, picky behavior from too many treats, or gastritis from eating plants. Fix the feeding routine, offer tasty nutritious food, and see a vet when sickness is the cause.
Is Toxoplasmosis Really That Scary?
Toxoplasma is a zoonotic disease with a very wide host range; infection rates in both humans and animals are high. Pigs, cattle, sheep, horses, dogs, cats and lab animals can all be infected.
Briard
The Briard, also called the Brie Shepherd Dog, takes its name from the Brie region of France, famous for its cheese. An ancient French working breed, it is energetic and alert, strong but not coarse, with the power and agility of a sheepdog.
Kuvasz
The Kuvasz is a large, powerful white livestock guardian from Hungary, dating to the 13th century. Despite its size it is gentle with people, especially children, and makes an excellent companion and protector.