Tea Tree Oil for Fleas: Safety and Effectiveness
Tea tree oil is sometimes used for fleas on dogs and cats. The use of this essential oil has grown in popularity for both people and pets. Find out if tea tree oil is safe and effective against fleas.
Dog Health & Wellness
At-Home Remedies for Red, Itchy Eyes in Dogs
Eye problems are nothing to mess around with, even in dogs. Find out what causes red, itchy eyes and what you can safely do at home to help your dog.
Common Injuries in Dogs and How to Treat Them
Learn about the most common injuries in dogs—whether in their legs, spine, tail, or eye—and how you should treat them with this helpful list.
Liver Shunt in Dogs
A liver shunt is a serious physical abnormality affecting primarily small breed dogs. It can be deadly. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.
Everything to Know About the Kennel Cough Vaccine
Does your dog need a kennel cough vaccine? Learn about the Bordetella vaccine and how it can protect your dog from kennel cough.
Metronidazole for Dogs
Metronidazole is a medication that is frequently given to dogs for bacterial infections and protozoan infestations of the colon. Here's what to expect if your dog is on this antibiotic.
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Pets
Carbon monoxide can poison pets and their owners. Learn the warning signs and how carbon monoxide poisoning in dogs, cats, and other pets is treated.
Histiocytomas in Dogs
A histiocytoma is a type of benign (non-cancerous) skin lump that usually affects young dogs. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.
8 Common Dog Paw Problems
It is important to check your dog’s paws regularly for any issues and take steps to keep them healthy and protected.
Dealing With Guilt After Putting a Pet to Sleep
Losing a pet is never an easy thing but some circumstances may cause you to feel guilty about it. Knowing how to deal with these feelings is vital.
Ascites in Dogs: Causes and Treatment of Fluid in the Abdomen
Ascites in dogs is fluid accumulation in the abdomen that occurs due to an underlying health problem. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment, of ascites in dogs.
Do Dogs Get High? Effects and Dangers of Marijuana
Can your dog get high on marijuana? Is weed safe for dogs? Learn about the safety, toxicity, and potential medical use of marijuana in dogs.
Chiggers in Dogs: Treatment and Prevention
Chiggers are skin mites that cause a very itchy rash in dogs. Learn how dogs get chiggers and how to prevent them. Find out how to treat chiggers in dogs and relieve painful itchy skin.
Questions and Answers About Dog Pregnancy
How long does pregnancy last in dogs? How can you tell if a dog is pregnant? Learn about pregnancy in dogs and the canine gestation period.
What to Do if Your Dog Ate a Battery
Batteries are everywhere thanks to modern tech. They can prove to be very dangerous, though, if your dog were to ingest one.
Gallbladder Disease in Dogs: Causes, Signs, and Treatment
A dog’s gallbladder can develop several diseases that can make them very sick. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention of gallbladder disease, also called biliary disease in dogs.
Skin Tags on Dogs
Dogs can get skin tags, which are fleshy growths that can appear on a dog's body. Learn about the signs of skin tags in dogs and what you should do about them.
False Pregnancy in Dogs
False pregnancy (pseudopregnancy) is a condition where the body of an intact female dog mimics pregnancy. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.
Diabetes in Dogs
Diabetes isn't just something that affects people. Dogs can also become diabetic. What are the causes, symptoms, and treatment of diabetes in dogs?
Mastitis in Dogs
Mastitis is swelling of the mammary glands that is most common in female dogs, but it also affects males. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.