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Tooth Resorption in Dogs – Signs, Causes, and Treatment (Vet Answer)
Tooth resorption in dogs is a progressive disease that leads to the destruction of a tooth or, more commonly, multiple teeth. Though commonly considered a dise…
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome In Dogs: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs & Care
Brachycephalic dogs (dogs with shortened skull bones) have become increasingly popular over the last few decades. Unfortunately, while these dogs have great pe…
5 Whippet Health Issues You Need to Know (Vet Answer)
Fast, graceful, and more than a little bit needy, the Whippet has come a long way since their humble beginnings as “the poor man’s Greyhound,” which was popula…
Soft Tissue Sarcoma in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)
Soft tissue sarcomas include several subtypes of tumors that develop in the nervous, muscular, or connective tissues of dogs. Basically, they are found under t…
Fading Puppy Syndrome: Causes & Signs (Vet Answer)
Some puppies seem perfectly healthy at birth, but then fail to thrive and die within the first couple of weeks of life. Fading Puppy Syndrome is the name used…
Pulmonary Hypertension in Dogs: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Care
Pulmonary hypertension is a complex and potentially life-threatening condition involving high blood pressure in the lungs. In the past it was an uncommon diagn…
Aspirin for Dogs With Arthritis: Considerations & Precautions (Vet Answer)
It may be tempting to reach for the aspirin in your medicine cabinet to give it to your dog for their aches and pains, but this should be done with caution. As…
8 Common Mastiff Health Issues to Watch Out For (Vet Answer)
Any Mastiff lover will tell you that this dog is a gentle giant, with a predilection for slobber and charismatic facial expressions. However, these large breed…
