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How to Prevent Parasites in Dogs
A parasite is an organism that lives in another organism, called the host. The dog is a host for parasites. Often, the parasite needs the dog's body to survive and can harm the dog.
How to Massage Your Dog
Does your dog always seem tense, stiff, or even a bit irritable? A gentle massage can release pent-up emotion and negative energy, helping your pet become calmer and more relaxed. This article explains the benefits of canine massage and two basic techniques you can use at home.
Can Dogs Eat Popcorn?
Popcorn is a grain, a type of corn. When heated, the kernel expands and pops. This article explains that plain, air-popped popcorn can be a low-calorie snack for dogs in small amounts, but buttered or seasoned popcorn risks pancreatitis and choking.
Causes and Diagnosis of Dehydration in Dogs
Dehydration can be caused by many diseases or abnormalities, which fall into two broad categories: reduced fluid intake and increased fluid loss. This article explains the common causes and how veterinarians grade dehydration severity by skin elasticity and lab tests.
How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears
Cleaning a dog's ears is harder than it looks—long canals mean a wrong move can rupture the eardrum. Wrap a small dog in a towel, wipe the flap and visible cartilage with a damp cotton ball or swab, never push into the canal, and reward after. For severe infections, let your vet do it.
Tips for Caring for an Older Dog
Age is not a disease, but senior dogs need help: add rugs for traction on slick floors, raise food bowls to shoulder height, keep them cool in summer, use car ramps and indoor steps, give an orthopedic bed, and keep both body and mind active with short outings and new games.
How to Crate-Train Your Dog Without Resistance
Crate-train with food: feed in the crate, close the door a few minutes longer each time, and aim for a 10-minute calm stay after eating. Never let a whining dog out until it stops, or it learns whining = release. Use a 'go to your crate' cue with treats, and never use the crate as punishment.
What to Do When Your Dog Is Limping
Lameness — reduced weight-bearing or movement in a limb — can range from mild to severe, affect one or more legs, and come and go. Causes span trauma to chronic arthritis. Here is how the vet evaluates and treats it.
Diagnosing Lameness in Dogs
Sudden lameness is often easier to trace — a normal dog that suddenly limps clearly had something happen. But chronic or subtle lameness takes a careful workup. A detailed history and orthopedic exam point the vet to the right tests.
What to Do If Your Dog Is Choking
Choking is a common emergency, but its signs are often mistaken for coughing or vomiting. Knowing the causes and symptoms helps you give the right first aid and get your pet to the vet fast.