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Labrador Retriever with yellow coat closely examining the ground, searching for invisible scents in a park-like setting

Can Dogs Smell Nicotine? What We Know About Drug-Sniffing Dogs

21 March 2024

Nicotine and cigarette smells are detectable by drug-sniffing dogs, which shows both what dogs are capable of and the potential pitfalls of using them to detect substances that are legal.

Close-up of a Golden Retriever with its head tilted, examining a mosquito that has landed on its nose

Do Dogs Get Bitten by Mosquitoes? How to Keep Your Pup Safe

21 March 2024

Dogs are susceptible to mosquito bites, which can spread illnesses such as heartworm, making it important for dog owners to take steps to prevent and treat mosquito bites.

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.

Concerned owner examining a medium-sized Border Collie with a foaming, drooling mouth in a veterinary setting

Why Is My Dog Foaming at the Mouth? Potential Causes and Responses

20 March 2024

Drooling in dogs may be a sign of more serious conditions such as poisoning, seizures, or rabies that need to be treated by a vet right away.

Worried owner gently examining the incision site on a Bernese Mountain Dog's stomach

Signs of Trouble After Dog Neutering: What to Look For

20 March 2024

Signs to look out for after dog neutering, such as excessive swelling, bleeding, tiredness, vomiting, and straining to pee.

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.

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.

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.

Border Collie staring with worry at a spilled glass of wine on a living room floor

Can Dogs Get Drunk? Understanding Alcohol Toxicity in Canines

16 March 2024

The risks associated with alcohol poisoning in dogs, including signs, treatment, the law, metabolic impacts, and how to avoid it.

Perplexed Shiba Inu sitting at a kitchen table with a bowl of ramen noodles, illustrating the confusion about food safety for dogs

Can Dogs Eat Ramen Noodles? Unpacking the Risks

15 March 2024

Potential dangers of giving your dog ramen, such as the high salt content, harmful additives, and better nutritional options for your pup.

Jack Russell Terrier sniffing at a piece of gum on a suburban street with its owner attentively ready to intervene

My Dog Ate Gum: How to Tell If Your Dog Has Xylitol Poisoning

15 March 2024

Risks of dogs eating gum with xylitol, such as signs to look for, what to do if you suspect xylitol poisoning, and how to keep your dog safe.

Small white dog with a worried expression beside a spilled bottle of mustard in a bright kitchen

Can Dogs Eat Mustard? Mustard Toxicity in Dogs

15 March 2024

Toxicity in dogs from mustard is caused by isothiocyanates, which leads to vomiting and diarrhea, especially in small dogs.