Tagged With Health Alerts

Vet in lab coat examining a Beagle dog with a microscope and medical books in the background

Can Dogs Get AIDS? Understanding Canine Immune Health

6 March 2024

Knowing why dogs can't get HIV/AIDS, the differences between human and dog immune diseases, and the ways to keep your dog healthy.

Resilient Border Collie sitting next to a vaccine syringe and cleaning supplies, recovering after illness in a vet clinic

Can Dogs Get Parvo Again? What to Know About Reinfection

5 March 2024

Learn about the risk of reinfection with canine parvovirus, the variability of immunity, and how vaccination and keeping your dog's environment clean can help.

Relaxed male Doberman lying on its back in a sunny living room, belly and nipples exposed

Why Do Male Dogs Have Nipples? A Look at Canine Anatomy

4 March 2024

Male dogs are born with nipples as a result of their embryonic origin, and they usually have 8–10 nipples that are considered vestigial and can be a sign of a problem if they change.

Black and tan dog scratching itself due to visible red flea bites on skin, in a domestic setting

How to Tell If Your Dog Has Flea Bites: Pictures and Health Risks

4 March 2024

Signs, symptoms, and treatment of flea bites on dogs, such as what they look like, potential complications, changes in behavior, and how to avoid them.

Fluffy blue-eyed Persian cat wrapped in a blanket looking lethargic, in a clean home environment

Do Cats Get Colds? What to Know About Feline Upper Respiratory Infections

2 March 2024

Learn about the causes, symptoms, how it spreads, treatment, and prevention of cat colds to keep your cat healthy.

Owner checking black stool with scoop as worried Chocolate Lab watches in garden

Why Is My Dog’s Poop Black? Understanding the Health Implications

2 March 2024

Causes of black dog poop, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, dietary changes, parasites, toxins, and stress, and the importance of taking your dog to the vet.

Cute Chihuahua eyeing a sealed jar of colorful jelly beans on a table in a cozy home setting

Can Dogs Have Jelly Beans? Know the Risks

2 March 2024

The risks of dogs eating jelly beans, including harmful additives such as xylitol and caffeine, and other options for dog treats.

Boxer dog eyeing a gingerbread cookie on a kitchen counter with a blurred kitchen background

Can Dogs Eat Gingerbread? Potential Dangers and Healthier Options

2 March 2024

Dangers of gingerbread for dogs, such as the spices that are poisonous like nutmeg, the sugar and fat content, and better options for treats.

Border Collie sitting and looking at a bottle of eucalyptus oil on a high shelf in a cozy living room

Can Dogs Have Eucalyptus Oil? A Look at the Dangers

1 March 2024

Eucalyptus oil poisoning in dogs, signs, what to expect at the vet, and how to safely use essential oils around your pets.

Curious pet rat with a sleek gray coat standing by research books and a microscope in a lab

Do Rats Have Rabies? Unpacking Rodent Risks and Research

1 March 2024

Knowing how uncommon it is for rats to have rabies, how unlikely they are to give it to a person, and the biology that explains these things.

Male owner inspecting a friendly Beagle's teeth, with a warm living room in the background

Is It True That a Dog’s Mouth Is Cleaner Than a Human’s?

29 February 2024

Debunking the idea that a dog's mouth is cleaner than a human's, discussing variations in mouth bacteria and the need for dental care in each.

Owner keeping a bowl of guacamole away from an eager Samoyed sitting at a dining table

Can Dogs Eat Guacamole? What You Need to Know About Avocado and Other Toxic Ingredients

28 February 2024

Dangers of guacamole to dogs, such as the toxic components in avocados, onions, garlic, and healthier treats to feed your dog.