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How Many Times a Day Should a Dog Poop?
Stool frequency and color reflect health — none for 1–2 days or over 4 times daily is abnormal. What is normal? Here is the detail.
What to Do When Your Dog Can’t Walk
If a dog can't walk or limps, beware—likely a leg problem or other illness. Today we share situations and solutions.
Common Oral Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms and Medication
Dogs and cats cannot brush daily, so oral problems like stomatitis, periodontitis and gingivitis are common, with bad breath and ulcers and, if severe, eating difficulty. Here is what to know.
What to Do When Your Dog Has a Fracture
Dogs love to romp and can easily break a bone. Fractures affect health and normal life and need prompt treatment. Today we share precautions about dog fractures.
Dog Licking Toes or Kicking Legs? Beware Interdigital Dermatitis
Paw care is easily overlooked by owners, but it is necessary—pad care and nail trimming protect paw health and prevent interdigital dermatitis. Today we explain what interdigital dermatitis is and what happens when a dog gets it.
What to Do If Your Dog’s Leg Is Run Over by a Car
Some playful dogs lose control outdoors where traffic is heavy, and leg injuries from vehicles happen easily, leaving owners panicked. Today we share precautions for a dog whose leg is run over.
What to Do When a Dog Can’t Pass a Swallowed Bone
A dog's digestion can't handle large bones; if swallowed whole they may lodge and never pass. How to help it out? This article explains.
Common Urinary Diseases in Cats and Dogs
Urinary disease in cats and dogs hits the urethra, bladder, and kidneys, causing pain, blockage, or failure. Know the main types, urethral injury and stricture, cystitis, kidney failure, and stones, and the usual antibiotic, diuretic, and surgical care.
Common Causes of Stomatitis in Dogs and Cats
Stomatitis is a common oral disease in pets, but what causes it? Here we explain.
Symptoms and Treatment of Stomatitis in Dogs and Cats
If mild, stomatitis needs no drugs—just oral care and diet. Main symptoms: drooling, mouth ulcers, gum inflammation. Details below.