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What Normal Situations Cause a Dog’s Nose to Be Dry?
A dry nose is not always a problem. Dogs keep their noses moist to sharpen smell and release heat, so dryness is normal right after sleep, following intense exercise, after sun exposure, or in old age. These cases need no treatment—just offer water and let the dog rest.
The Special Functions of a Dog’s Nose
A dog's nose does far more than smell: it works like a GPS for navigation, a living thermometer for testing food temperature, and a unique fingerprint via its nose print. It also drives appetite and greets other dogs, so protect this sensitive sense from strong artificial scents.
At What Age Is a Dog Considered Old?
A dog's life is only about a dozen years; by ten it's often senior, with many changes. Here is when a dog is old.
What Causes Dog Rhinitis?
Dogs get rhinitis too—frequent runny nose, nose scratching, and even hair loss and scabs when severe, worse-looking than in people. Here are the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Common Ear Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Mites, Otitis and Hematoma
The ears are easily overlooked, so wax and debris build up and invite bacterial infection and ear mites. The main ear diseases — ear mites, otitis and ear hematoma — can damage hearing or lead to secondary infection. Routine cleaning, keeping ears dry, and prompt mite treatment prevent most problems.
Why Do Dogs Develop Pica?
Pica is when a dog eats non-food items, from one favorite object to all sorts of odd things. Causes include stress, poor diet, parasites, disease, or puppy curiosity. Understand the causes to prevent it.
Signs of Acute Gastroenteritis in Dogs
Acute dog gastroenteritis can be fatal, so watch for symptoms and treat promptly. Learn the early and late signs, the causes, and the treatment steps.
How to Improve Your Dog’s Coat
A dog's coat shows health and looks, so owners work hard to beautify it. Here is how to make a dog's coat prettier.
How to Read Your Dog’s Vomiting, Part 2: Vomiting Patterns
Beyond the color of vomit, the pattern of vomiting also reveals the illness. Here is how to judge a dog's vomiting by its pattern.
Pros and Cons of Dressing Your Dog
In autumn and winter, owners dress dogs for warmth. Some love it, some look unhappy—understandable, novelty or weirdness. Here are the pros and cons of dog clothing.