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Worried Labradoodle sitting next to a spilled bottle of balsamic vinegar, with grape stems and raisins scattered around

Can Dogs Have Balsamic Vinegar? A Closer Look

4 June 2024

Balsamic vinegar is another type of vinegar that is not safe for dogs because it contains grapes and raisins, which are known to cause kidney failure in dogs.

Maine Coon cat with a fluffy coat resting in a pet carrier, with a slightly swollen belly indicating the possibility of retained kittens

How to Know If Your Cat Still Has Kittens Inside After Birth: Key Signs and Tips

3 June 2024

Symptoms that your cat has retained kittens after birth, such as ongoing labor signs, straining without giving birth, and enlarged mammary glands. Contact your vet if the symptoms don't go away.

Labrador Retriever watching a human place a bowl of cow hooves on a wood kitchen table

Can Dogs Have Cow Hooves? The Risks and Benefits

3 June 2024

Looking at whether cow hooves are safe for dogs, including their impact on dental health and the risk of choking.

Medium-sized dog with a spotted coat standing next to a bowl of lean meat, vegetables, and omega-3 supplements

Lyme Disease in Dogs: The Best Diet and Supplements for Recovery

2 June 2024

Nutritional guidelines for dogs that have Lyme disease, such as low-fat meats, foods that fight inflammation, and supplements that help with healing and lowering inflammation.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi sitting next to a plate of green honeydew melon slices, looking at the fruit with a curious but wary expression

Can Dogs Eat Honeydew Melon? A Sweet Snack to Approach with Caution

1 June 2024

Honeydew is safe for dogs to eat every so often as long as it is given in moderation because it has some nutritional value and is low in calories.

Detailed image of an anxious-looking Golden Retriever shaking and panting on a tile floor, with a distressed expression and tucked tail

Why Is My Dog Shaking and Panting? Causes and Concerns

31 May 2024

Causes of shaking and panting in dogs, such as stress, injury, heatstroke, and health issues that need to be addressed by a vet.

Bernese Mountain Dog standing next to an open package of Italian sausages, with the owner's hand gently preventing the dog from getting too close

Can Dogs Eat Italian Sausage? Risks vs. Benefits Explored

31 May 2024

The dangers of giving dogs Italian sausage, such as high fat, salt, and harmful additives, and more nutritious meat and snack options.

Golden Retriever with mouth open and tongue hanging out, showing signs of wheezing or allergic distress

Why Is My Dog Wheezing? Causes and Remedies Explained

31 May 2024

Causes, treatments, and prevention of dog wheezing, such as allergies, asthma, obesity, and airway obstructions that need to be treated by a vet.

Siberian husky with striking blue eyes, looking unbalanced and worried in a minimalist room

Do Dogs Get Dizzy? A Look at Vertigo in Dogs

30 May 2024

Causes, symptoms, and treatments of dog dizziness and vertigo, such as vestibular disease, neurological problems, and how to help at home.

Siamese cat with paw raised, trying to swat at a mosquito near its ear in a clean living room setting

Do Mosquitoes Bite Cats? Understanding the Risks

29 May 2024

Cats can absolutely be bitten by mosquitoes, and the consequences can be dire, including heartworm disease. This is why it's so important to use repellents and other preventative measures to avoid bites.

Bernese Mountain Dog sitting next to a bowl of red bell pepper slices, looking attentively at the camera

Can Dogs Eat Red Peppers? Exploring the Pros and Cons

29 May 2024

Red bell peppers are a good source of vitamins and minerals for dogs, but they should be fed to dogs with care because of their spicy nature.

A Corgi with a worried expression sitting next to scattered crayons on a tile floor in a minimalist kitchen

Can Dogs Eat Crayons? What You Need to Know

29 May 2024

Crayons present a low-level danger to dogs that have eaten them, such as stomach upset and the possibility of an intestinal blockage, which may need to be treated with medical intervention if they don't go away on their own.