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What to Do When Your Dog Has a Fever
If a dog has a fever, take its temperature promptly and act by severity. Today we explain fever precautions.
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.
Common Eye Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Conjunctivitis, Keratitis and More
Eyes are vital to dogs and cats; disease lowers their quality of life and can cause blindness. Learn the signs and treatments of the most common eye conditions.
Tips to Prevent Heatstroke in Dogs
Although it's nominally autumn, some places are still very hot. Heat is hard on dogs because they don't sweat and can't regulate temperature, expelling heat mainly through rapid breathing, so they are especially prone to heatstroke. Today we explain how to prevent dog heatstroke.
Is Clear Nasal Discharge in Dogs Normal?
Brief clear nasal discharge in dogs may just be a chill or pollen allergy; if it lasts too long or comes with other symptoms, owners should pay attention. Today we explain what clear nasal discharge means.
How to Tell If Your Dog Is Feeling Cold
Dogs can't speak, so if they feel cold they convey it through body language — but often they just endure silently, which is bad for their health. Today we teach how to tell if your dog is cold.
Three Easily Missed Skin Diseases in Dogs
Allergic dermatitis, seborrhea, and interdigital dermatitis appear stealthily and are noticed only when severe. Here we explain them so owners can prevent them.
Why Does Your Dog Keep Shaking—Is It Cold?
Shaking isn't only cold or fear. It can also mean excitement, illness (kidney failure, distemper, injury), or poisoning (morning glory, castor bean). Watch closely; frequent or nonstop shaking needs a vet.
What Causes Dog Diarrhea, and How to Treat It?
Diarrhea comes from wrong feeding (sudden food change, cold foods, milk), lack of warmth, or infectious disease; late deworming means parasites. Fix with probiotics and fasting, keep warm, and see a vet for infection.
What Can You Do When Your Dog Has Conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis is common—red, swollen, itchy eyes with discharge. Mild cases use dog eye drops; severe ones need antibiotics. Steps: wipe discharge, apply drops, warm compress, trim eye fur, and use erythromycin if needed.