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Kelly works as a veterinary technician in Austin, TX as well as regular animal rescue volunteer. She's been an animal lover and dog owner since childhood, and has worked in different dog related fields over the last twenty years. Currently she lives with three dogs and a cat.

Dog Anal Glands Problems: Signs, Causes, and Treatment

KEY TAKEAWAYS: -  Scooting, biting their rear, bad odor, visible swelling and discharge are some signs of anal glands problem in dogs. - Even as simple...

14 Reasons Why a Dog Has a Bump on Her Private...

Any foreign bumps and lumps on our dogs are pretty worrisome, especially if you find them in more sensitive areas. So, if your dog has...

What Human Food Can Dogs Eat?

It's tempting to give your pooch table scraps from your plate, especially when it's hard to resist the dog's begging eyes, but you know...

7 Most Common Health Problems of Senior Dogs

As your dog grows older, there are many conditions that he will become more prone to. Knowing of most common senior dog health problems can help...

What Does a Tick Look Like on a Dog?

Ticks are a common problem for dogs and their owners, especially when your pet spends a lot of time outside, running in tall grass. While there...

False Pregnancy in Dogs (Pseudocyesis): How To Identify, Causes, Treatment, and...

Here's the situation: you have a female dog that isn't spayed. She hasn't had any unsupervised contact with uncastrated male dogs. She hasn't left your sight...

Muscle Relaxers for Dogs: What They Are and When to Use...

Just like us, dogs sometimes have to deal with pain, and anything that can subside it helps. Most commonly, your dog will suffer from pain...

Fecal Test for Dogs: What It Is, Costs, and More

A fecal test for dogs (stool sample) is a standard way of testing the feces content in veterinary clinics, which can tell you a...

14 Reasons Your Dog Is Drinking a Lot of Water

If you notice your dog drinking a lot of water, several reasons may cause this. Approximate estimates of how much water a dog should drink...

15 Dog Pregnancy & Whelping Tips for Beginners

You're expecting puppies; how exciting! A dog giving birth is a beautiful experience. Whelping is a term that covers the entire process of birthing puppies, from...

What and How to Feed Pregnant and Nursing Dogs

Pregnant dogs require a lot of care and attention. One of the most crucial aspects to focus on is your pregnant dog's diet. But what do...

How Long Can a Diabetic Dog Go Without Insulin?

Diabetes in dogs is one of those chronic diseases that can be managed with certain precautions and drugs, particularly insulin. Insulin goes a long way...

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Unfortunately, many dog owners underestimate the importance of dog heartworm treatment and the seriousness of this disease. The truth is: heartworm disease in dogs can...
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Skin Tags on Dogs: How to Prevent and Remove Them

Skin tags are small, benign growths that can appear on any dog of any breed, gender, and age. Some breeds are more susceptible to them,...
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Struvite Crystals In Dogs And Guidelines For a Special Diet

Dogs can develop stones like humans, and diet is a large part of therapy for struvite crystals in dogs. Here, we will discuss the best...
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For some dogs, cleaning their ears is one of the most important parts of grooming. It reduces the chance of ear infections and removes...
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Did you just see a dry dog poop in your backyard? The first questions that popped into your head might be "Is that bad?" or...
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A dog's ears must be tip-top for proper hearing sense and general coordination. When they're infected, the dog's overall health declines. And as dog owners, sometimes, we just...
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Did you know that in 2024, The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center responded to more than 451,000 calls related to toxic substances? Many of them...