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Kate Basedow, LVT is a long-time dog enthusiast. She grew up training and showing dogs, and is active in a variety of dog sports. She earned her Bachelors Degree in English from Cornell University in 2013, and became a licensed veterinary technician in New York in 2017. She has been writing professionally about dogs for most of her life, and has earned multiple awards from the Dog Writers' Association of America. Kate currently has three dogs at home, as well as a cat, two zebra finches, and six ducks.
Treating a dog ear hematoma at home is possible if it's a small hematoma on a healthy dog's ear.
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How to Treat a Dog Ear Hematoma at Home

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Black flies can leave itchy bites on your dog.
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How to Treat Black Fly Bites on Dogs

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Sundowners in dogs is equivalent to sun downing in senior citizens.
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Sundowners in Dogs

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Dogs lick their wounds to remove dirt and other debris to help the wound heal.
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Why Do Dogs Lick Wounds?

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Christmas trees aren't toxic to dogs, but they can still make a dog sick.
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Are Christmas Trees Toxic to Dogs?

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Fleas do not die in winter, they can withstand cold temperatures and hitch a ride on your dog.
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Do Fleas Die in Winter?

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Swollen runny eyes are one way to identify a dog allergic reaction.
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How To Identify a Dog Allergic Reaction

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Can dogs have peppermint? They can eat it, but it's not beneficial and can be harmful.
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Can Dogs Have Peppermint?

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Small amounts of turkey, carrots, pumpkin pie, and cranberry sauce are Thanksgiving foods dogs can eat in small amounts..
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Thanksgiving Foods Dogs Can Eat

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It can be surprisingly difficult to know how old your dog is as most owners weren't there at the birth.
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How Old is My Dog?

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Dogs can understand humans, at least in part. How much they understand is still a topic of research.
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How Much Do Dogs Understand Humans?

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Unhealthy dog paws can cause excessive licking as well as a variety of other problems.
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Dog Paw and Claw Problems

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