Health

Cataracts develop in dogs in stages. Learn what cataracts look like in dogs, what the symptoms are, how (or whether) they are treated.

Ataxia is a loss of balance and coordination. Your dog may stumble, seem unable to walk or know where his feet are, and may fall.

Irritation in your dog’s airways can cause her to cough, which may be due to a temporary illness or a more chronic issue.

Feeding your adult dog two measured meals a day is usually best; free feeding food is probably the worst choice.

The cost of insulin for dogs ranges from about $40 to $150 per month, depending on the size of the dog.

A dog who starts to walk crooked may have neurological problems, pain, a tumor, or an injury.

Community dog water sources can have bad things in them, so it’s best if you avoid them.

You can give your dog activated charcoal for a suspected poisoning, but there are some caveats.

Over-the-counter pain relievers can seriously harm your dog. If you can’t reach a veterinarian for help, use ice packs and confined rest to help with the pain.

Canine influenza is one of several viruses that cause canine infectious respiratory disease complex (kennel cough). Symptoms are typically mild but can progress to pneumonia. A vaccine for canine influenza is available with no more than the typical side effects of any vaccine - lethargy, reduced appetite, and soreness at the injection site.

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DHPP stands for distemper, canine viral hepatitis, and parvovirus (three “core” vaccines that every dog should receive), as well as parainfluenza, a “non-core” vaccine that is recommended by veterinarians based on a dog’s medical history and lifestyle). These are not the only vaccines that dogs need, however.