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Swimmer’s Itch vs Hotspots in Dogs - What’s the Difference? (Vet Answer)
Swimmer’s itch in dogs is very rare. However, itchy skin on a dog after swimming is exceptionally common. Itchy skin after swimming is almost always caused by…
Vaginitis in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)
Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina—more precisely, of the vaginal mucous membrane. Vaginitis in dogs is not fully understood by scientists. There is usual…
Folliculitis in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)
Folliculitis is a common skin condition in which the hairs (follicles) become inflamed. It's caused by certain bacteria and is characterized by the appearance…
Cleft Palate in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)
Cleft palate is a condition that can cause many issues in puppies and dogs. A cleft palate is a defect in the roof of a dog’s mouth, leading to a connection be…
Can Dogs Cry? What the Science Tells Us (Vet Answer)
For humans, it seems normal to express happy or sad emotions by crying; we see it every day on television, social media, and in person. People can cry tears of…
How Smart Are Cats? Our Vet Explains
Depending whom you ask, you may get answers at either end of the spectrum. Some people would say that cats aren’t smart because you can’t always teach them to…
When Can Puppies Go to the Dog Park? Their First Visit (Vet Answer)
One of the hardest things to do once you get a puppy is resist the urge to take them everywhere to do everything. We want them to grow up social, confident, an…
Amoxicillin for Cats: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects (Vet Answer)
One of the most important medications for a cat owner to recognize is amoxicillin. It’s used commonly to treat many conditions and is the first line of treatme…