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Bloat in dogs can be caused due to eating too swiftly.

Signs of Bloat in Dogs

If you notice any signs of bloat in dogs, act immediately and call your veterinarian or a veterinary emergency hospital.
Water intoxication in dogs can be cause by too much or too little sodium.

Water Intoxication in Dogs Can Be Deadly

Water intoxication in dogs is the result of sodium levels being too low or too high. Either due to ingesting too much water in too short of time, or ingesting sea water leading to too much sodium.
Parvo lasts a long time and is highly contagious through contact meaning these four puppies are at risk of contracting it from a surface.

How Long Can Parvo Last in the Environment?

The parvo virus can live on any surface for weeks to months, and it is easy for people to unwittingly spread parvo virus.
Acorns can be hazardous to dogs if eaten.

Can Dogs Eat Acorns?

Some dogs love to eat acorns. But acorns are dangerous to dogs in a variety of ways including choking, gastrointestinal upset, and splintering.
A golden retriever moves through high vegetation.

What Is Anaplasmosis in Dogs?

Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne bacterial disease in dogs. Signs of an anaplasmosis infection usually occur during the first couple of weeks after infection and are usually mild.
Goldendoodle puppy feeling unwell.

Can Dogs Have Imodium for Diarrhea?

Dogs can be given Imodium to treat diarrhea, but dogs with the MDR1 mutation should not be given Imodium, as they will struggle to metabolize it. Too high a dose for the dog's size can also cause complications.
Dogs can get throat infections like strep throat, but not from a human.

Can Dogs Get Strep Throat from a Human?

Human strep throat is usually caused by Group A Streptococcus, while dogs are more susceptible to Group G Streptococcus.
Cute older dappled Dachshund With Paralyses Legs Eating Pet Food At The Kitchen And Looking At Camera.

Kidney Diet for Dogs

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) allows waste products and toxins to build up in the body as kidney function decreases. Diet can help mitigate symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.
Little cute puppies papillon on green grass

Pyometra in Dogs

Pyometra in dogs is a life threatening infection of a dog's uterus, most often in un-spayed dogs. It can rarely occur in spayed dogs too.
Sheepdog sniffing butter on kitchen table

Can Dogs Have Butter?

Although butter is not toxic to dogs, it can make them sick if they ingest large amounts.
portrait of a cute purebred puppy chihuahua eating fruit

What Foods Are Toxic To Dogs?

There are many foods that are toxic to dogs. Watch what your dog eats, and if you’re not sure and see signs of poisoning, get to a veterinarian immediately or call a poison control center.
Man's hand giving cute small black and white dog medicine, pills for arthritis. The owner feeds the dog from his hand.

How to Give a Dog a Pill

Many medications can be compounded into flavored chews or liquid suspensions, but others cannot. For these wrapping the pills in a treat or a pet piller that keeps your hands free of your dog's mouth provide an alternative.

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What If You Get the Wrong Dog?

It’s a sad fact (but a fact nevertheless) that sometimes people adopt a dog or buy a puppy that turns out to quite unsuited for life with those people.