Dog health

Why Do Dogs Lick Their Stuffed Toys?

Many dogs have one plush toy they lick, suck and carry to bed. Most of the time it is a calming habit,…

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Some dogs finish dinner and immediately throw themselves on the rug, rubbing their face and wriggling on their back. It is usually…

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About one in six dogs eats poop often, according to a large UC Davis survey. It is disgusting to us but normal…

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A hot spot is a red, wet, painful sore that can grow to several inches across overnight. It starts with an itch…

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You come home, your dog wiggles with joy, and a puddle appears on the floor. Excitement peeing is common in puppies and…

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Scratch the right spot on your dog's belly or side and a back leg starts thumping. That kick is a reflex controlled…

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Peeing often, straining, accidents in the house, or blood in the urine can all point to a urinary tract infection. How vets…

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A skipped meal is often nothing, but a dog that stops eating can also be telling you something is wrong. Common causes,…

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Under 15 inches tall but up to 65 pounds. The Basset Hound's nose, its heavy bones, its back and the howl your…

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Plain cooked beets are fine for most dogs, pink pee included. But some breeds face 20 times the risk of bladder stones,…

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White foam only tells you the stomach was empty, not why your cat is vomiting. Six common causes, three you can handle…

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Pumpkin seeds aren't toxic to dogs, but shells, fat and seasoning can cause trouble. Safe serving sizes by dog size, and the…

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