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Expert Advice: General Health
Esophagitis in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Esophagitis in dogs has many causes, like chewing toys or sticks, or ingesting chemicals (or drugs) that irritate the lining of the esophagus.
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| July 3, 2024
Expert Advice: General Health
NSAIDs for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) aim to reduce pain and inflammation in dogs struggling with chronic conditions and acute injuries.
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| May 23, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
Pododermatitis in Dogs: What to Know
Pododermatitis in dogs describes inflammation of the paws. We spoke with a veterinary dermatologist to understand the causes and treatment options.
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| February 12, 2024
Expert Advice: Alternative Medicine
Drug-Free Pain Relief Options for Dogs You Can Use at Home
If your dog is in pain, you'll likely be looking for ways to help relieve it. Drug-free, at-home pain relief methods are a great way to help ease pain.
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| September 29, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Pyoderma in Dogs: What You Need to Know
Many dermatological conditions cause flaky, inflamed, itchy skin for our pups, but one of the most commonly diagnosed skin diseases is pyoderma in dogs.
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| August 9, 2023
Expert Advice: Vitamins & Supplements
Senior Dog Nutrition and Supplement Tips
As dogs age, they undergo specific internal and external changes. Some are obvious, such as greying fur, weight gain, or hip or elbow dysplasia. Others may be harder to spot, such as slower metabolism or decreased immune function. By the time your dog is a senior, one of these key changes is a new set […]
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| May 3, 2022
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Osteoarthritis in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Osteoarthritis is a common problem in dogs, particularly in seniors and large breeds. Here are the best ways to manage your dog's osteoarthritis.
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| May 3, 2022
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
How to Improve Your Senior Dog’s Quality of Life
Senior dogs can still have a wonderful quality of life. There are also lots of ways owners can promote movement, health, cognitive function, and comfort.
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| May 4, 2021
Expert Advice: Health
Is Your Dog in Pain? Signs and Symptoms of Pain
Wondering how to tell when your dog is in pain? Usually, there are signs. Here's what to look for and how to help if you suspect chronic pain.
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| January 7, 2021
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Can Dogs Get Pink Eye?
Pink eye, known as conjunctivitis in the veterinary community, is quite common in dogs. Like pink eye in humans, conjunctivitis in dogs typically causes red, inflamed eyes. This gives the disease its nickname, "pink eye." The scientific name, conjunctivitis, quite literally means inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is the tissue that lines your dog's […]
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| October 3, 2017