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Yeast Infection on Your Dog’s Paws

If your dog frequently licks his itchy paws, he’s liable to trigger a yeast infection, which can take on a life of its own and cause even more itching and discomfort.
Dog in diaper. Senior Yorkshire terrier lying on his bed and wearing a diaper for urinary incontinence.

Dog Incontinence Medications

Dog incontinence medications like Proin and Incurin are more successful than home remedies.

Lyme Disease in Dogs

Lyme disease is becoming more prevalent in certain parts of the country with each passing year. Learn more about Lyme disease symptoms, treatment, and prevention in our dogs.
The sleeping dog's nose has a runny nose.

How to Help a Dog’s Runny Nose

How to care for your dog's runny nose and when to call the vet
Adult tan mixed breed dog wearing a pet hardness laying on the floor looking bored

Stomach Cancer in Dogs

Stomach cancer is a rare but often devastating disease in dogs. Symptoms of stomach cancer mimic those of many other illnesses, making diagnosis challenging.
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Rapamycin: The New Anti-Aging Pill for Dogs?

The average life span of dogs is about 11 years, with some variation based on size and breed. It would appear that there is...
Senior dog with Elizabethan collar

How Long Does Anesthesia Last in Dogs?

Dogs recovering from anesthesia can take about 12 - 24 hours to return to their normal selves. You can expect some common side effects during this period, including sleepiness, whining, disinterest in food, and a wobbly gait.
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Why Is My Dog Coughing Up Phlegm?

Dogs may gag and cough up white foam or mucus when their trachea is irritated. Here’s why a dog may cough up phlegm.
A golden retriever with a swollen mouth

Sudden Lumps on a Dog Under the Skin

What to do if you notice your dog has bumps under her fur.
Old black Labrador

Vestibular Syndrome in Dogs

Symptoms of vestibular syndrome (also known as vestibular disease) in dogs include head tilt, unsteady gait, and falling to one side.
broken dog tooth

Your Dog’s Chipped or Broken Tooth

Dogs can chip their teeth in accidents or just by chewing on something hard. Is your dog’s chipped tooth a medical emergency?

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How “Bird Flu” Could Threaten Your Dog

The “bird flu”, or avian influenza, has been around for a long time; it’s circulated in wild birds since the late 1990s. But like all viruses, it mutates over time—and influenza viruses are known to mutate very quickly. What’s more, some emerging strains are deadlier than others.