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Dog nails splitting are very painful.

Why Are My Dog’s Nails Splitting?

Split or broken nails are very painful for dogs and can get infected – and some dogs are highly prone to these problems. Here’s how to prevent your dog’s nails from splitting or breaking.
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Is Your Dog’s Poop a Weird Color?

Follow our simple dog poop color chart to learn why your dog's poop is not brown.
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Pica in Dogs

If you’re battling pica in your dog, you can’t ignore it. Treatments depend upon the signs you’re seeing and suspected causes.
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Fluoxetine for Dogs

While FDA-approved for separation anxiety, fluoxetine is also a medication for aggressive dogs.
interdigital cyst

Interdigital Cysts

Interdigital cysts can make your dog’s paws painful and irritated. Here are the causes of interdigital cysts and appropriate treatments for them.
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Causes of Seizures in Dogs

There are many potential causes of seizures in dogs – and the cause needs to be identified in each patient in order to treat them successfully.
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Heating Pad for Dog Arthritis

Heat therapy for dogs can reduce pain, ease stiffness, and relax muscles.
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Intestinal Blockages in Dogs

Intestinal blockages in dogs are a surgical emergency – but the dog’s prognosis is good if veterinary attention, diagnosis, and surgery are promptly provided.
Running with your dog is great, but you should be mindful of your dog's health.

Running With Your Dog

Running or jogging has benefits for you and your dog, but keeping your dog safe while exercising is paramount. Here’s how to get a safe start to running together.
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Eye Drops for Dogs

The only safe over-the-counter eye drops for dogs are saline eye drops and artificial tears.
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Vitamin E For Dogs: What You Should Know

Vitamin E is good and safe for dogs, but that doesn’t mean every dog needs it. Dogs on fish oil, however, may benefit from a vitamin E supplement.
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What Does Fish Oil Do for Dogs?

Fish oil benefits for dogs with arthritis are well researched, but this natural supplement can also help with your dog’s itchy skin, cognition, and more.

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Tips for Dog Owners Near a Disaster Zone

Could you evacuate your home 15 minutes from now, with everything you would need to live with your pets in a hotel for a few days, weeks, or months? What if you had an hour’s notice?