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Garlic can be bad for dogs in high doses, or concentrations.

Is Garlic Bad for Dogs?

Many human foods are toxic to dogs, including grapes, raisins, onions, and garlic. But, you say, garlic has health benefits for your dog and...
It can be tough to discern dog eye allergies vs infections, and time is not on your side.

Dog Eye Allergies vs. Infections

Deciding if your dog has an allergic eye reaction or if he is starting with an infection is difficult. Unfortunately, eye problems can go from minor to very serious very quickly.
It can be difficult to discern a minor dog cyst vs tumors that are a

Is That a Cyst or a Tumor?

A “cyst” is a capsule that usually has fluid in it, although it can have air as well. “Tumor” is a general term, basically a generic swelling or mass.
A red rash on a dog's belly or inner thighs is usually due to allergies but may indicate a serious problem like mange.

Treating a Red Rash on a Dog’s Belly

A red rash on a dog’s belly and inner thighs is due to allergies. It could be because of new carpets or bedding, or from running through tall grass or brush, or a host of other things
vet checking for moles on dog

Can a Dog Have a Mole?

Regardless of its color, a mole on a dog is benign and harmless.
Dog pneumonia is first diagnosed by listening to a dog's lungs and then confirmed by x-ray.

Does My Dog Have Pneumonia?

Canine pneumonia is a respiratory infection that has moved into the dog’s lower respiratory tract, the bronchioles and lungs themselves. The location of the infection alone makes it harder for your dog to get relief by coughing.
Boy sneaking dog food from the table

My Dog Is Not Eating

If your dog won’t eat, you have a small window of time to evaluate the situation, The better you know your dog, the easier it is to decide if it is something serious or just a phase.
Getting porcupine quills out of a dog is important to prevent infection.

How to Get Porcupine Quills Out of a Dog

Most dogs usually gently poke a porcupine with their nose or dab at it with a paw, walking away with a sore nose or foot and just a few quills to be pulled. But some dogs do go all out, attacking and killing the porcupine, leaving the scene with a face full of quills.
Treating kennel cough with doxycycline is not the best option.

Doxycycline Is Not Best for Kennel Cough

Over the weekend, your dog mingled with lots of other canine friends, and now he is coughing, honking like the cough associated with kennel...
Eating wild prey is one of the ways that dogs get worms and other parasites.

Identifying Worms in Dog Poop

Internal parasites or worms are of great concern to both canines and their people. In some cases, the parasites are zoonotic (meaning humans can get them, too).
A golden retriever scratching their ear.

Apoquel Quickly Addresses Itchy Skin

A dog who constantly scratches himself due to dermatitis may respond well to Apoquel.
Providing your dog with shade can help avoid heat exhaustion.

Heat Exhaustion in Dogs

The first signs of heat exhaustion in dogs are easy to miss. If your dog is panting heavily, he needs to cool down. Your dog’s tongue can be key to detecting increasing heat stress.

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Grateful for Dogs on This and Every Thanksgiving

It goes without saying that on a holiday devoted to gratitude, that I am grateful for my dogs. While they are occasionally a source of concern they are daily a source of amusement and affection, companionship and comfort.