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5 Vet-Approved Homemade Diabetic Dog Food Recipes
There is no universal diet for diabetic dogs, but several ingredients are recommended for pets with this condition. To ensure that your pet consumes a proper d…
My Dog Ate a Battery! Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)
Dogs are curious creatures and love to investigate new or interesting items with their mouth and nose. Unfortunately, this means that they commonly chew or swa…
Help! My Dog Ate Aluminum Foil! Our Vet Explains What to Do Now
Aluminum foil may sound like a bizarre thing for dogs to eat, but it is surprisingly common. Usually, your dog will get their paws on aluminum foil when it is…
My Dog Drank Bleach! Our Vet Explains What To Do
Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, people have been disinfecting their homes more frequently and more thoroughly. Sadly, the Pet Poison Helpline reported an i…
My Dog Drank Alcohol! Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)
While the majority of pet parents know not to give their canine friend alcoholic drinks, alcohol poisoning in dogs is not uncommon. Although dogs don’t tend to…
My Dog Ate Chocolate Cake! Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)
Chocolate was known by the Aztecs as a gift from the gods. It is a very popular treat and often accompanies festivities in many forms—coming in heart-shaped bo…
My Dog Ate Silica Gel! Our Vet Explains What to Do
Those little packets saying "do not eat" that you find inside packages, new handbags, and dried goods contain silica gel—an inert substance that acts as a desi…
Homemade Toothpaste for Dogs: Safety Concerns Explained (Vet Answer)
Have you ever heard of dentifrice? It’s another name for toothpaste! While it may seem harmless to use homemade or human toothpaste on your dog to brush their…
