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Asthma in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Treatments (Vet Answer)
Most people are familiar with asthma occurring in people or in cats. Asthma in these species results in the narrowing of airways as a response to an irritant.…
Epiphora in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)
Normally, your dog's eyes have a thin film of tears that has the role of lubricating and protecting them. The excess tears drain into the nasolacrimal ducts, l…
Septic Arthritis in Dogs: Signs, Causes, and Treatment (Vet Answer)
When the word arthritis is mentioned, many will already have an idea of inflammation or pain in the joint or multiple joints. But what is septic arthritis? In…
Can Dogs Eat Ghee? Health Concerns Explained (Vet Answer)
If you’re familiar with Indian food, you’ve probably heard of ghee, a type of clarified butter. You may be wondering if it’s something you can share with your…
My Dog Ate Leather: What Should I Do Next? (Vet Answer)
Leather itself isn't actually dangerous to dogs, however, there are some serious issues that can arise from eating it. It is important owners are aware of the…
Imodium for Dogs: Dosage and Usage (Vet Answer)
Your dog has been keeping you up all night because they are dealing with diarrhea, and it is still several hours before your veterinarian opens for you to call…
My Dog Ate a Scrunchie: Our Vet Explains What to Do
Most of us know not to leave food lying around where our dogs can reach it, after all, we can’t expect them to resist the temptation of a tasty pie or ham sand…
Do Cats Go Grey as They Get Older? Our Vet Explains
One of the unofficial ways of telling a person’s or a dog’s age is by the development of grey or white hair. In ourselves, this can occur at a range of ages bu…
