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Quiz: Which Human Medications Are Safe for Dogs?

Written By Renée Fabian, MA
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Quiz: Which Household Items Are Dangerous for Dogs?

Written By Renée Fabian, MA
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Sildenafil (Viagra) for Dogs: A Medication to Lower Blood Pressure in the Lungs

Written By Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
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How to Calm an Anxious, Stressed, or Hyperactive Dog

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Tick on Your Dog? Here’s the Right Way to Remove It

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Antiaging Drugs for Dogs: Will They Really Help Your Dog Live Longer?

Written By Ana Gascon
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Amitriptyline for Dogs: A Medication for Anxiety and Pain

Written By Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
dog: closeup eyedrop in corgi dog eyes 1313441675

Latanoprost for Dogs: An Eye Medication to Treat Glaucoma Symptoms

Written By Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
dog: owner playing with fox terrier dog 1644457576

Zoloft for Dogs: This Medication Can Help Dogs With Behavior Problems

Written By Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
dog: beagle dog scratching ear 1836236695

7 Best Allergy Medicines for Dogs to Ditch the Itch

Written By Ana Gascon
Health: Dog: puppy going to bathroom on grass GettyImages 994816678

Dog Constipation: Everything You Need to Know About This Common Problem

Written By Paige Cerulli
Pet Health: chihuahua dog at vet receiving vaccination 1301204601

Bravecto Quantum for Dogs: A Once-Yearly Flea and Tick Treatment

Written By Renée Fabian, MA
Health: Dog: GettyImages 1186967265

Kennel Cough in Dogs: Learn About the Symptoms and What to Do

Written By Lauren Lee, BA, MA
Dog: closeup applying ointment on dog nose 1298978637

Neosporin for Dogs: It Can Be Safe for Minor Cuts, but Talk to a Vet First

Written By Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Dog: Temp: closeup woman walking her dog 1369153399

What Temperature Is Too Hot for Dogs, and When Is It Too Cold for a Walk?

Written By Ana Gascon
Health: Dog: man playing with dog 1257248436

Canine Anal Gland Expression: How to Express a Dog’s Anal Glands

Written By Lauren Lee, BA, MA
Dog: dog getting a bath 904161022

Chlorhexidine for Dogs: When to Use This Antiseptic to Treat Skin Infections

Written By Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Can Dogs Eat Raw Meat? It’s Not a Good Idea

Written By Emily Johnson
Dog: Ear mites: examining dogs ear 1361182428

Ear Mites in Dogs: How to Spot and Treat These Itchy Pests

Written By Paige Cerulli
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Mometamax for Dogs: A 3-in-1 Medication to Treat Ear Infections

Written By Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
dog: dachshund drinking water 1598195842

Can Dogs Hiccup? They Sure Can, and Here’s Why It Happens

Written By Lauren Lee, BA, MA
Health: Dog: older woman and her golden retriever 514880599

Dog Stroke Symptoms to Watch Out For

Written By JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM
dog: mother and daughter with beagle 1139897370

Librela for Dogs: A Monthly Injection to Treat Arthritis

Written By Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
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Dog Seizures: Learn the Signs and What to Do

Written By Lavanya Sunkara
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Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin Seeds? Yes, But Not Too Many

Written By Ana Gascon
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How much does a dog C-section cost?

Written By Imani S. Austin
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How to Treat Dog Hot Spots at Home (and When to Get Help)

Written By Arlene Weintraub
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Can Dogs Eat Peaches? Yes, But Skip the Pits

Written By Ana Gascon
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Interceptor for Dogs: This Medication Kicks Worms to the Curb

Written By Catherine Barnette, DVM
Health: Dog: dog looking out window 1194348789

8 Ways to Prepare and Calm Your Anxious Dog for Fireworks

Written By Ana Gascon
Dog: sad owner embracing sick older dog 1309723630

Dog Euthanasia: How Much Does It Cost, and Where Can You Find Free Services?

Written By Emily Wasserman
Dog: woman petting dog laying on bed 1606901751

Phenobarbital for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, And How It Works to Treat Seizures

Written By Janan Sarwar, PharmD
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Why Is Your Dog Coughing, and When Should You Go to the Vet?

Written By Lauren Lee, BA, MA
Health: Dog: anxious dog 1215560479

Prozac for Dogs: A Medication to Treat Anxiety Problems

Written By Lauren Lee, BA, MA
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Trazodone for Dogs: A Medication to Help With Situational Anxiety

Written By Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
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Glucose Monitors for Dogs: An Important Tool to Manage Canine Diabetes

Written By Ana Gascon
Dog: Allergies: itchy dog scratching in grass 1084219340

Signs of Dog Allergies, Their Causes, and How to Treat Them

Written By Lauren Lee, BA, MA
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Treating High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) in Dogs

Written By Paige Cerulli
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Could Your Dog Have Lyme Disease? Recognize the Symptoms and Get Treatment

Written By Lavanya Sunkara
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Why Isn’t My Dog Eating? 7 Reasons Your Dog May Be Refusing Food

Written By Lauren Lee, BA, MA
Dog: dog vet stethoscope 1395725728

Heart Murmurs in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Written By Leah Thomason
dog: scared dog hiding behind a curtain 1262406330

Clonidine for Dogs: Calm Canine Separation Anxiety and Other Fears

Written By Catherine Barnette, DVM
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Dramamine for Dogs: A Medication to Help With Motion Sickness

Written By Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
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Dog Years to Human Years: How Long Do Dogs Live?

Written By Arlene Weintraub
Health: Dog: woman lays with dog on sofa 1359344672

Xanax for Dogs: What It Treats, Dosage, and Side Effects

Written By Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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17 Household Items That Are Poisonous to Dogs

Written By Renée Fabian, MA
Health: Dog: dog toxic food 903316860

What Can Dogs Not Eat? 30 Foods That Are Poisonous to Dogs

Written By Lauren Lee, BA, MA
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Fluticasone for Dogs: A Medication to Treat Asthma and Other Breathing Issues

Written By Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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3 Ways to Manage Tear Staining on Dogs

Written By Paige Cerulli
Dog: Pet: vet examines dog fur 922692824

Apoquel for Dogs: A Medication to Stop Allergies and Itchiness

Written By Lauren Lee, BA, MA
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Medications You Can Give a Dog for an Upset Stomach and Vomiting

Written By Ana Gascon
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Signs Your Dog Has a Broken Toe, and How to Help Them

Written By Ana Gascon
Health: Dog: woman at the vet with her dog 1489801445

Rifampin (Rifadin) for Dogs: A Medication That Treats Some Bacterial Infections

Written By Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Metronidazole for Dogs: A Common Antibiotic to Treat Diarrhea and Infections

Written By Janan Sarwar, PharmD
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Allergy Eye Drops for Dogs: How to Treat Itchy, Watery Eyes

Written By Arlene Weintraub
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Omeprazole (Prilosec) for Dogs: A Medication for Acid Reflux and Stomach Ulcers

Written By Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
dog: french bulldog panting on couch 1394774570

9 Reasons Your Dog May Be Breathing Fast

Written By Lauren Lee, BA, MA
Dog: boston terrier chew door 645347894

Dog Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Written By Ana Gascon
Dog: owner takes dog to the vet 1995860788

Ursodiol for Dogs: A Medication to Treat Liver Disease and Gallbladder Problems

Written By Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
Dog: dog scratching on couch 584885980

5 Common Reasons Your Dog May Be Itchy (And How to Treat It)

Written By Lauren Lee, BA, MA
Health: Dog: dog with cataracts 1369831197

Cataracts in Dogs: What to Know About This Vision Problem

Written By Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Clomipramine for Dogs: An FDA-Approved Option to Treat Separation Anxiety

Written By Rhiannon Koehler, DVM, MPH
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Dog X-Ray Costs: What to Expect and How to Save

Written By Manfred Sy
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Stelfonta for Dogs: A Medication for Mast Cell Tumors When Surgery Isn’t an Option

Written By Catherine Barnette, DVM
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Insulin for Dogs: A First-Choice Treatment for Canine Diabetes

Written By Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
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Pimobendan for Dogs: A Medicine to Manage Heart Failure

Written By Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
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Zonisamide for Dogs: An Option for Managing Seizures

Written By Rhiannon Koehler, DVM, MPH
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10 Reasons Your Dog May Be Shivering, and What You Can Do About It

Written By Ana Gascon
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How Long Are Dogs in Heat? Here’s the Answer

Written By Arlene Weintraub
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Best Dog Foods for Pups With Food Allergies

Written By Ana Gascon
Dog: Furosemide: couple laying with dog 1391517611

Furosemide for Dogs: A Treatment for Congestive Heart Failure

Written By Catherine Barnette, DVM
Dog: vet giving dog a treat 1313441584

Levetiracetam (Keppra) for Dogs: A Treatment Option for Seizures

Written By Rhiannon Koehler, DVM, MPH
Health: Dog: closeup dog water bottle 1180658120

How Much Water Do Dogs Need to Drink Every Day?

Written By Lauren Lee, BA, MA
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13 Symptoms of Fungal Skin Infections in Dogs

Written By Paige Cerulli
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Prednisolone for Dogs: A Steroid for Inflammation and Autoimmune Issues

Written By Catherine Barnette, DVM
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Dog Car Sickness: Causes and How to Stop Your Dog From Getting Motion Sickness

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Dog: Liver disease: dalmatian check up 164853705

Liver Disease in Dogs: What Owners Should Know About This Condition

Written By Lavanya Sunkara
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Signs Your Dog Has an Ear Infection, and What to Do About It

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Buprenorphine for Dogs: An Opioid Medication for Mild-to-Moderate Pain

Written By Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Quiz: Is My Dog in Pain?

Written By Renée Fabian, MA
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Distemper in Dogs: How to Recognize and Prevent This Deadly Canine Virus

Written By Karen Asp, MA, CPT
Health: Dog: dog at vet 1207996913

Lipomas in Dogs: What You Should Know About These Fatty Tumors

Written By Leah Thomason
Dog: Pets: examining corgi dog at the vet 1313441679

Mupirocin for Dogs: An Antibiotic Cream for Tricky Skin Infections

Written By Catherine Barnette, DVM
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7 Symptoms of Arthritis in Dogs, and How You Can Help Your Pup

Written By Lauren Lee, BA, MA
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Alopecia in Dogs: How to Treat Canine Hair Loss

Written By Paige Cerulli
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Signs of Parvovirus in Dogs, and How You Can Prevent This Deadly Virus

Written By Lavanya Sunkara
Health: Dog: vet petting dog at appointment 1435341702

Dexamethasone for Dogs: A Steroid to Treat Several Common Canine Conditions

Written By Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Food Allergies in Dogs: How to Spot Them and What to Do About Them

Written By Ana Gascon
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Do Dogs Sweat? No, They Don’t. So How Do They Cool Off?

Written By Ana Gascon
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Selegiline (Anipryl) for Dogs: A Medication to Treat Canine Dementia

Written By Catherine Barnette, DVM
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Previcox (Firocoxib) for Dogs: One Option to Treat Canine Pain

Written By Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
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Signs Your Dog May Have Addison's Disease, Plus Treatment Options

Written By Leah Thomason
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Can Dogs Eat Oranges? Yes, As Long As They’re Peeled

Written By Arlene Weintraub
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Telmisartan for Dogs: A Medication for High Blood Pressure

Written By Catherine Barnette, DVM
Dog: Mast cell tumor: dog with tumor 868086172

Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs: What to Know About This Common Type of Cancer

Written By Lauren Lee, BA, MA
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Aspirin for Dogs: A Pain Medication With a High Risk of Serious Side Effects

Written By Catherine Barnette, DVM
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What Vaccines Do Dogs Need? Take This Quiz to Find Out What’s Best for Your Pup

Written By Renée Fabian, MA
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Lepto Vaccine for Dogs: Why Your Pup Needs This Core Vaccination

Written By Lavanya Sunkara
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Does Your Dog Have a Stuffy Nose? Signs They’re Congested and How to Help

Written By Ana Gascon
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Here’s the Official Puppy Vaccine Schedule That Experts Recommend

Written By Ana Gascon