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Histiocytomas in Dogs: Our Vets Explain the Signs, Causes & Treatment

Histiocytomas in Dogs: Our Vets Explain the Signs, Causes & Treatment

Skin growths can be very disconcerting, especially since they can arise without obvious cause—which can lead to speculation, and googling for various possible…

Cuterebra (Warbles) in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Care (Vet Answer)

Cuterebra (Warbles) in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Care (Vet Answer)

Cuterebra, warble, botfly—while the names are different, the “yuck” factor is the same. If your veterinarian has diagnosed your dog with Cuterebra, you may hav…

Oral Papilloma in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Care (Vet Answer)

Oral Papilloma in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Care (Vet Answer)

If your dog has a wart-like growth on its snout and is diagnosed with an oral papilloma, it may have you feeling concerned—and full of questions. The following…

Skin Papilloma & Dog Warts: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs & Risks

Skin Papilloma & Dog Warts: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs & Risks

Wicked witches and troublesome toads—these are creatures you might associate with warts. But what about our canine companions? Do dogs get warts? And, if so, s…

Dog Scabs on Nipples: Causes, Symptoms & Care (Vet Answer)

Dog Scabs on Nipples: Causes, Symptoms & Care (Vet Answer)

The word “scab” often conjures up memories of childhood, when scraped and scabbed elbows and knees were often the result of hours spent outdoors, playing with…

Scabies in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Care (Vet Answer)

Scabies in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Care (Vet Answer)

Scabies, otherwise known as sarcoptic mange, is a skin infestation with the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. Scabies occurs in dogs around the world, and it affects dog…

Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Care (Vet Answer)

Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Care (Vet Answer)

A diagnosis of hemagiosarcoma often comes out of the blue, with little warning. Understanding how this cancer develops, as well as the signs of the disease, an…

How to Train a Toy Poodle - 3 Styles of Training

How to Train a Toy Poodle - 3 Styles of Training

If you are just now getting into the routine of training your toy poodle, you might be impressed with how quickly they pick up things. Poodles are one of the m…