Tagged With Dogs

Curious Miniature Schnauzer standing on an X-ray table as the vet positions the machine, with the owner nearby

How Much Do Dog X-Rays Cost? What Pet Parents Can Expect

23 March 2024

The price of a dog X-ray can vary between $80 and $400 based on a number of factors including the dog's size, the body part being X-rayed, whether or not sedation is required, and the location of the clinic.

Siamese cat with striking blue eyes and a soft cream and brown coat grooming itself on a wooden table

Do Siamese Cats Shed? Insights from Experts

22 March 2024

Siamese cats have a medium level of shedding, and the amount that they shed can be impacted by age, health, and how much they are groomed. There are ways to control their shedding with the right care.

Closeup portrait of a Labradoodle with large, dark dilated pupils in a domestic indoor setting

Why Are My Dog's Eyes Dilated? The Meaning Behind Pupil Size

21 March 2024

Causes of dilated pupils in dogs, such as arousal, emotions, and medical issues that need to be treated by a vet.

Border Collie wearing a magician's cape and top hat, appearing to levitate a treat above its paw

What Is a Dog That Does Magic Called? Introducing the Mythical Barkadabra Hounds

21 March 2024

Dogs with magical abilities, sometimes referred to as "Barkadabra Hounds," have been a source of fascination for people for centuries.

Worried owner closely examining a stool sample of a Bernese Mountain Dog in a veterinary clinic setting

Can Dogs Get Norovirus? Exploring Canine Viral Illnesses

20 March 2024

Dogs can't catch human norovirus, but there are other viruses that only affect dogs that can cause similar gastrointestinal problems. Good hygiene and veterinary visits are key.

Rottweiler with dark, discolored gums sitting on a veterinary examination table

Why Are My Dog's Gums Black? All the Causes and Worries Explained

19 March 2024

Reasons for why your dog may have black gums, from genetics to oral melanoma, and other medical problems that need to be checked out by a vet.

Close-up of a Golden Retriever's inflamed paw with bite marks, with a small mound of ants visible in the background

Ant Bites on Dogs: Signs, Treatment, and How to Avoid Ant Bites

19 March 2024

How to spot and treat ant bites on dogs, ways to avoid them, and what to know about the possible long-term effects on dogs.

Golden Retriever licking its lips as it observes a spoonful of blackstrap molasses being added to a bowl of homemade dog treats

Can Dogs Eat Molasses? A Healthy Way to Sweeten Your Pup’s Treats

18 March 2024

How to safely add blackstrap molasses to your dog’s diet, including its minerals, potential health perks, and how to use it in moderation.

A small Pomeranian with an orange and white fluffy coat looking at a piece of coconut on the floor in a clean, minimalist kitchen setting

Can Dogs Eat Coconut? Nutritional Benefits and Risks Explained

18 March 2024

Coconut provides dogs with antioxidants and lauric acid, although it should be fed sparingly because of its high fat levels and tendency to cause tummy troubles.

Fit Boxer dog with glossy fawn coat drinking from a bowl labeled 'alkaline water' in a green backyard setting

Can Dogs Drink Alkaline Water? Insights on Canine Hydration

18 March 2024

Safety and possible uses of alkaline water for dogs, such as for hydration, digestion, and immune function, along with veterinary input suggested.

Concerned Springer Spaniel with a runny nose being comforted by owner's hands in a living room

My Dog Has a Runny Nose: What It Could Be, When to Worry, and When to Go to the Vet

17 March 2024

Reasons and solutions for why your dog may have a constantly runny nose, from allergy symptoms to infections, dental problems, and breed-related sensitivities.

Fluffy Samoyed lying comfortably between a person's legs in a cozy home setting with warm lighting

Why Does My Dog Sleep Between My Legs? Uncovering Canine Comfort and Bonding

17 March 2024

Reasons why dogs like to sleep between your legs: warmth, security, comfort, attachment, anxiety, and creating a good place to sleep.